Spotlight Story
It’s World Accreditation Day!
Accreditation creates trust across Australia and its importance is only accelerating. Behind every safe, reliable product sits a rigorous system of testing, inspection and calibration.
To mark this day, NATA CEO Jennifer Evans shares why accreditation remains ‘invisible but essential’ building confidence today while guiding industry into an increasingly complex digital future.
Key Stories
Who Says Accreditation is Boring?
We went looking for accreditation in action and found it in some unexpected places. The results were anything but boring and far closer to everyday life than you think.
Driving Improvement: Reimagining the Desktop Variation Assessment Experience
NATA is rolling out a faster, sharper DTV process reimagined through member feedback to deliver a more consistent, high-quality assessment experience.
2026 NATA Excellence Award Finalists Announced
The 2026 NATA Excellence Award finalists have been announced. See who they are and how they’ve raised the bar.
UN Transparency Protocol – Public Comment Now Open
UNTP is a global protocol enabling trusted, verifiable sustainability of data across value chains. With public review open until 13 July 2026, stakeholders can help shape a scalable global data exchange standard.
Practical Guidance for Government Policy and Regulatory Officers
NATA is empowering Government & regulatory officers and broader industry with video tutorials, turning conformity assessment into smarter risk, policy, and better decisions.
UTS Survey on the Economic Value of NATA Accreditation
New research highlights the critical role accreditation plays in strengthening trust and supporting a resilient economy. We thank all Members, Authorised Representatives and Technical Assessors for their invaluable input.
Accreditation: Building Safer Food Systems Everywhere
World Food Safety Day 2026’s theme, “From burden to solutions — safe food everywhere,” reflects a shift to collaborative action, as increasingly complex global supply chains demand stronger, more proactive approaches to food safety.
Accreditation In Action
Welcome New Members
Member Anniversaries
QUALTECH TAS: 50 Years of Building Trust
in Every Test
Discover how accreditation is driving stronger outcomes for this QUALTECH TAS, its clients, and the entire construction industry.
Precision in Partnership: METTLER TOLEDO’s 30-Year Journey
Trusted by Design: how NATA accreditation underpins this global instrumentation provider’s success in Australia.
VALE
GRAHAM SMITH
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Graham Smith, Managing Director of Abstec Calibrations, who passed away suddenly on Thursday 14 May.
Accreditation Matters 2026 Conference
Accreditation Matters 2026 – Much More than Education and Enlightenment
Accreditation Matters 2026 isn’t just a conference it’s an experience. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the energy: conversations spark, connections form, and ideas start moving.
A Global Voice on Trust: Global ACI Chair, Brahim Houla on World Accreditation Day and his involvement in Accreditation Matters 2026
A National Voice on Measurement: Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Victoria Coleman on Accreditation Matters 2026
We Warmly Welcome all our Exhibitors
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
Accreditation Service Commitment
Learn about NATA’s Accreditation Service Commitment and why it matters
Industry Update
ISO/IEC 17020:2026
The latest edition has been published. See what it will mean to you
Member Assets
Educational Videos
Practical Video Guidance for Government Policy &
Regulatory Officers
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.