Will my accreditation body accept reports issued by NAPT? As an accredited Proficiency Testing provider, NAPT reports are recognized and accepted by all the leading accreditation bodies. Read more »
Is NAPT accredited? NAPT is an ISO/IEC 17043 accredited proficiency testing provider, and the only one that offering a comprehensive suite of proficiency tests to meet all your needs. You can review our scope of accreditation on our website. While we are proud of our accreditation, we believe that being a first-class proficiency testing provider goes beyond simply […] Read more »
Why is NAPT nonprofit? Simple answer: NAPT could not provide the services it does to the metrology community without it being nonprofit. Only because of the numerous sponsors, the donation of the kits, the volunteering of the technical advisors that assist in the design of the schemes and the one-on-one help given to members are we successful. All this […] Read more »
Why should I use NAPT vs. other proficiency testing providers? When comparing NAPT to other metrology proficiency testing (PT) providers, the difference is clear. Unlike providers who offer PTs as a side service, NAPT is backed by a full-time, dedicated staff focused solely on proficiency testing. We offer access to technical guidance from over 50 metrology experts, unmatched expertise, and The best customer portal of […] Read more »
Why doesn’t NAPT have their Accrediting Body’s symbol on their reports? NAPT serves participates accredited by all major accrediting bodies. As a result, we maintain a long-standing policy of neutrality and do not advertise for any one accrediting body— we like them all. Additionally, NAPT is accredited to ISO/IEC 17043, ensuring that all of our reports are recognized and accepted by all accreditation bodies. Read more »
Does NAPT ship its kits outside of North America? No, NAPT does not ship NAPT Full-Service PT Kits outside of North America. However, NAPT does offer an alternative to the NAPT Full-Service PT Kits, without the trouble of shipping heavy or priceless artifacts. NAPT Intra Manager, AKA Intra Wizard, is our latest online application that was designed for specialized proficiency testing methods and artifacts. […] Read more »
What are NAPT’s hours of operation? NAPT staff is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST). Read more »
What is NAPT’s Consulting Policy? NAPT provides proficiency testing services and related tools to its customers. The only consulting NAPT offers is associated with its products. NAPT does not provide consultancy for the development of uncertainty budgets, corrective action investigations, root cause analysis, or other functions as a result of an unsatisfactory performance in a proficiency test (PT). In accordance […] Read more »
