Spotlight Story
Welcoming NATA’s New Chief Executive Officer
The NATA Board has appointed Natalia Centellas as its new Chief Executive Officer who will commencing with the organisation on August 25, 2026.
Natalia succeeds Jennifer Evans who officially retires on July 10 after 39 years of service to NATA and the broader accreditation community, including 14 years as CEO.
Natalia comes to NATA from the Australian Medical Association (AMA), the national
peak body representing doctors, where she held the position of Secretary General and Group Chief Executive Officer.
Breaking News
NATA accreditation provides AUD $712 million boost to Australia’s economy
Independent research by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) shows NATA accreditation delivers significant economic value, builds confidence in goods and services, opens doors to local and international markets, reduces risk and creates dollar premiums for accredited organisations.
Accreditation Matters 2026
Jennifer Evans draws the curtain on 39 years of service to NATA at Accreditation Matters
NATA CEO Jennifer Evans will close a defining 39-year chapter in NATA’s history on July 10 leaving a legacy shaped by scientific rigour, steady leadership, global influence and a deep commitment to the public value of accreditation.
PathWest acknowledged for their Excellence
PathWest Forensic Biology, Laboratory Medicine WA, has been named the 2026 NATA Excellence Award recipient. Discover the journey that brought this year’s finalists to the stage.
Prof John Wheatley is our volunteer recipient
Prof John Wheatley was awarded the Alastair Ross Award at the Accreditation Matters 2026 Celebration Dinner recognising his commitment to strengthen Australia’s accreditation system through his outstanding volunteer contribution.
Delegates on why AM2026 mattered
Key Stories
Raising the bar: Accreditation to ISO 21043 Forensic Sciences Standards
NATA is actively supporting the adoption of the ISO 21043 Forensic Science standards to enhance consistency, rigour and best practice across the full forensic process.
NATA helping shape the future of accreditation at APAC 2026
NATA played an active role at the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) Annual Meetings 2026 in June which also honoured NATA’s outgoing CEO and APAC Chair Jennifer Evans with the APAC Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership and service to the accreditation community.
Global partnerships, accredited results: Safeguarding fair play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Fair sport relies on trusted results. NATA leads the world in WADA laboratory accreditation, with four accredited labs helping safeguard integrity and a level playing field.
Accreditation In Action
Welcome New Members
Member Anniversaries
Austdac: Delivering Quality and Confidence in Critical Mining Environments
For over 40 years, Austdac has delivered trusted mining safety solutions, backed by 30 years of NATA accreditation and accredited facilities supporting critical operations worldwide.
NATA recognises 70 years of accredited chemical testing at NMI
NATA congratulates the National Measurement Institute on 70 years of continuous accreditation for its NSW and Victorian chemical laboratories.
Member Resources
This section provides our Members & Technical Assessors with relevant industry updates, key NATA accreditation documents
and access to a library of assets to help promote your services and your accreditation.
Publications
Updated Specific Accreditation Criteria – Lifting Equipment Assessment
We encourage you to view the updated information.
Industry Update
Updated Specific Accreditation Criteria – Vehicle Safety Testing
We encourage you to view the updated information.
Events, Awards & Opportunities
Industry Connect Networking Event
This year’s Industry Connect topic: Accreditation Day is Every Day.
A space for professionals to connect, collaborate, and explore the evolving landscape of laboratory accreditation and quality assurance.