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NATA Sectors

NATA accredits organisations across a broad range of industries, each with their own technical requirements, standards, regulatory environments, and expertise. To manage this diversity and deliver world-recognised accreditation services, NATA structures its accreditation programs into Sectors.

Life Sciences

Our Life Sciences Sector operates across the following key areas:

Agribusiness
Animal health
Environment
Food & beverage
Healthcare, pharmaceuticals & media products

Life Sciences also oversees NATA’s OECD Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) recognition program.

Materials Assets & Products (MAP)

Our MAP Sector oversees technical requirements for the following disciplines:

Mechanical testing
Geotechnical and civil construction materials testing
Electrotechnology testing
Software and cybersecurity
Non-destructive testing (NDT)
Materials characterisation and chemical analysis
Fire safety
Product testing

Legal and Clinical Services

Legal and Clinical Services supports the delivery of accreditation services in key areas including:

Human pathology
Legal (including forensic science)
Medical imaging
Respiratory function laboratories
Sleep disorders services
Workplace and community screening
Biobanking

The sector also oversees the management of NATA’s participation in the Commonwealth Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS).

Check out Legal and Clinical Services sector updates

Calibration

Our Calibration Sector provides accreditation services for three types of conformity assessment activities:

Calibration
Proficiency Testing Provision
Reference Materials Production

Check out Calibration Sector Updates

Inspection

Our Inspection Sector accreditation services support a wide range of industries including:

Agriculture
Mining
Construction
Industrial applications electrical and electromagnetic safety
Medical devices
Occupational hygiene
Commercial buildings

Accredited inspection bodies support Australian industry by providing services including design verification, fabrication inspection, in-service inspection, survey of sites and installations as well as grading of product.

Check out Inspection Sector Updates

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Benefits of being a NATA accredited organisation

NATA accredits organisations to perform testing and inspection activities for their products and services. This gives consumers the assurance they need to make safe, healthy and reliable choices. When you choose to become NATA accredited, you can be sure of a number of competitive advantages for your business.

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Assurance

NATA members receive a globally-recognised, peer-reviewed and government endorsed accreditation that provides a unique level of assurance to members, their clients and the community.

Competence

Our accreditation provides an independent benchmark for technical competence. Receiving NATA accreditation demonstrates to customers your organisation’s commitment to quality, safety and reliability of products and services.

Recognition

NATA accreditation is both nationally and internationally recognised. This provides a competitive advantage when compared to non-accredited organisations and ensures you are market-ready to capitalise on trade opportunities.

Training

NATA has been training individuals and teams both nationally and internationally for over 20 years and enjoys a global reputation for the quality of its courses and programs. Our active role in international accreditation education has seen us conduct training in over 20 countries.

International

NATA’s long standing and active involvement with international groups enables our members to gain international recognition for their accreditation and minimises the need for multiple assessments from different suppliers.

Innovation

NATA provides innovative and timely business solutions that meet the needs of our members and fulfil the expectations of the community. We have the experience and resources to ensure your accreditation provides you and your organisation with unique advantages.