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Testing and calibration

We offer a range of testing and calibration services.

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Buyer's Guide for Sun Protection

This guide provides information about personal UV protection and to assist consumers in locating suppliers of products that claim to offer protection against solar ultraviolet radiation.

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Ultraviolet radiation services

Our UVR laboratory offers measurement services related to ultraviolet radiation protection including clothing and fabric testing, sunglass testing, shadecloth testing, window film testing, assessment of UVR hazards in the workplace and the calibration of instruments.

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Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service

A national independent dosimetry auditing program, the Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service provides quality assurance for radiation oncology facilities and patients.

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20 June 2017

Radioanalytical services

Our radioanalytical services provides regular radioactivity testing for samples of water, waste water, soil, sediment, food and surface wipes.

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Calibration

We provide calibration services for instruments used to measure radiation in various commercial, medical and public sector applications.