FAQs

AWTA Raw Wool are frequently approached by brokers, wool growers and others who have specific questions about the Company, its services and many other matters which relate to the Wool Industry. A broad selection of questions are available below: AWTA...

Raw Wool Terms August 2013

Brochures and Handbooks

As part of its services to its clients and other interested parties, AWTA publishes brochures and various handbooks featuring information in regard to: AWTA's services Explanations/Reviews of current standard test methods Research & development of new...

Declaration Rates

allows wool growers to declare the Mulesing Status of wool to be tested by AWTA. That category is then displayed on AWTA Test Certificates and in wool auction catalogues. The Mulesing Status indicates whether wool is produced by mulesed or non-mulesed...

AWTA - Welcomes Mandatory Farm ID for Enhanced Biosecurity

The Australian Wool Testing Authority Ltd (AWTA) today announced its strong support for recent changes to the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) Core Test Regulations, which now enable the mandatory declaration of Property Identification...

Electronic Services

Electronic Certificates - Chinese Online Certificate Verification The Online Verification system allows holders of AWTA Test Certificates to request additional PDF copies by simply entering the certificate number, some security information and an email...

Security Update for AWTA Electronic Test Certificates (eCerts)

AWTA Wool Test Certificates and Reports that are delivered as electronic PDF documents or eCerts are digitally signed to authenticate their validity and protect against alteration. AWTA has recently updated the digital signature on eCerts to conform...

Update on PIC Declaration Mandate

(EAD) response through the AUSVETPLAN. As such; PICs stored in AWTA’s certificate database are NOT printed on AWTA Test certificates nor included in the transmitted test certificate data; PICs are only replicated between AWTA’s certificate database and...

Change to AWTA Signatories for Reports and Certificates

The authorised signatories displayed on both the printed and electronic (PDF) versions of AWTA Raw Wool Test Certificates and Reports will change from 3 June 2023. Documents will display the signatures of both the Managing Director, Michael Jackson and...

Accreditation

AWTA has a strong international reputation for Technical Excellence. AWTA submits its technical performance to external monitoring through an annual publication of Independent Laboratories Round Trials (ILRT) group performance to the International Wool...

Online Certificate Verification

The online Certificate Verificationsystem allows holders of AWTA Test Certificates to obtain another copy via email simply by entering the certificate number, some security information and an email address into an online form. It has been provided so...

PIC and the Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH)

The potential for Foot-and-Mouth disease to have a devastating impact on the wool industry is well known and recently illustrated by outbreaks in South Africa and the United Kingdom. As such, planning for, and mitigating the risks associated with such...

Australian Wool Industry Unveils the Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH)

Today marks the official launch of the Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH), a platform designed to enhance traceability across the Australian wool supply chain. The Hub represents a significant industry collaboration, bringing together industry...

The Australian Wool Traceability Hub Gains Momentum

The Australian Wool Traceability Hub (AWTH) continues to make significant strides in enhancing the wool industry's capability to respond effectively and quickly to an Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) outbreak. With a strong focus on increasing industry...

Electronic Certificates (eCerts)

AWTA produces electronic Test Certificates and Guidance Reports as part of our standard services. These eCerts can be emailed in PDF format direct to the requestor as soon as testing is complete. The format is identical to that of the printed documents...

IWTO Combined Certificates & OMLs

Wool Exporters and processors are required by purchasers to provide test certificates that show that a consignment of wool meet the requirments specified in a contract. These documents are also used to authorise payments by banks issuing letters of...

Change to Certificate Logo - NATA Endorsement

The keen eyed among you may notice a small change to one of the logo's emblazoning the right hand side of all Test Certificates issued by AWTA Ltd. The new NATA endorsement logo, shown below, will be printed on all Test Certificates from 1st July 2022...