In addition to Dobbie’s Product Compliance Program (PCP) certifications, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Plumbing Testing Laboratory (P.T.L.), Dobbie is also associated with ILAC, the internationally respected controlling body for testing laboratories and its Australian signatory, NATA.
PTL – Plumbing Testing Laboratory is a NATA – National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia accredited laboratory (Accreditation No. 19549), specialising in mechanical tests for water transfer and plumbing products. We provide independent and validated reports for both manufacturers and importers, across a range of tests to satisfy requirements of various national and global Standards.
Setting a quality standard for equipment which is consistently reliable.
ILAC is the international organisation for accreditation bodies operating in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011 and involved in the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies including calibration laboratories (using ISO/IEC 17025), testing laboratories (using ISO/IEC 17025) and inspection bodies (using ISO/IEC 17020).
Accreditation is the independent evaluation of conformity assessment bodies against recognised standards to carry out specific activities to ensure their impartiality and competence. Through the application of national and international standards, government, procurers and consumers can have confidence in the calibration and test results, inspection reports and certifications provided.
NATA is the authority that provides independent assurance of technical competence through a proven network of best practice industry experts for customers who require confidence in the delivery of their products and services. NATA provides assessment, accreditation and training services to laboratories and technical facilities
NATA has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Government and various state and territory governments that recognise its key role in Australia’s technical infrastructure. The Australian Government recommends the use of NATA-accredited facilities whenever this is an option and encourages state and territory governments and other instrumentalities to do likewise.