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AS/NZS 4602.1 High Visibility Safety Garment Testing

AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard covering high visibility safety garments.

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10 year anniversary of JinAo Testing Company

This year marks the 10 year anniversary of JinAo Testing Company, a joint venture between AWTA Ltd and the Jiangsu Inspection Corporation (JSIC), located in Nanjing, China.

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Key Test Data Summary for November 2016

The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for November 2016 compared with the same period last season are:
+23.0%, +21.5% and +21.8% respectively.

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Wool ComfortMeter Video Available

A video demonstrating the features and benefits of using the Wool ComfortMeter is now available. The Wool ComfortMeter is an instrument capable of objectively measuring the comfort of garments when worn next to skin, in particular garments containing wool that are worn for sport, outdoor or other active pursuits. The video shows the Wool ComfortMeter in use, describes how it works and what it reports as well as providing some insight into its development by the Sheep CRC.

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Glyphosate Testing in Barley

With harvest now upon us here in Australia and the recent decision by the APVMA to issue a permit to allow minor use of AGVET product to control weed production in the barley crop, it is important to be guided by the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer and the APVMA on the product’s use.

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