World Accreditation Day 2023: Recognising Accreditation’s Role in Supporting the Future of Global Trade 

On June 9, NATA joined accredited organisations across the globe to celebrate World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2023. 

WAD, established by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperative  (ILAC), highlights the important role of accreditation around the world.  

This year’s theme, “Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Trade,” focuses on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

What did NATA do to celebrate?

Across June we hosted – Accreditation Matters: Now and Into the Future – a series of live events in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane to put the spotlight on the critical importance of accreditation.

Areas covered include:

Accreditation in the crosshairs 

A keynote presentation by NATA CEO Jennifer Evans on accreditation’s headline billing over the past 12 months while looking to the future and the impact of automation, artificial intelligence and why accreditation has a vital role to play. 

Is your laboratory future fit: What can be done today to be ready for tomorrow? 

How does your lab measure up? Learn why the measure of a great lab is determined by quality increments, not inconsistent activities.  

Why you should “risk” everything 

Risk is part of everyday operations. Successful organisations that understand and embrace risk, better manage risk. Discover how a proactive approach creates successful outcomes.  

If quality is your outcome, then governance must be your business  

In a quality-driven environment, good governance must be a fundamental mandate of your operation – not simply a ‘nice-to-have’. Learn how governance is essential to quality outcomes.

If you missed one of these live events, we will be providing session insights soon.

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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.
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.