Back to glossary

Fertility Glossary

ART accreditation

Independent assessment that a fertility unit meets required standards.

Regulation

Australian ART units are assessed against a code of practice covering laboratory quality, staffing, consent, counselling and record-keeping, historically through the Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee. Following the 2025 rapid review, governments agreed to move towards an independent accreditation model. Australia's ART regulation and accreditation arrangements are being reformed following the 2025 national rapid review, so the responsible bodies may change. Confirm the current position with your clinic and the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

Also known as: RTAC, clinic accreditation, code of practice

Sources

  • Rapid Review of Assisted Reproductive Technology and In Vitro Fertilisation Regulation and Accreditation in Australia, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (health.gov.au)
  • Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (health.gov.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

Explore in-depth guides

Learn more with Antega's fertility guides and articles.