Spotlight Story
Our Everyday Heroes Campaign Launches as
We Celebrate World Quality Day
In the NATA universe, our Everyday Heroes shine like stars, constant, yet often unseen. Their light doesn’t demand attention, and the quiet brilliance of their work keeps the systems of trust in perfect alignment.
As we celebrate World Quality Day, we honour those whose every action, test, and measurement reflects quality itself and their integrity, rigour, and care uphold not just standards, but the confidence that underpins our way of life.
Our Everyday Heroes campaign celebrates the people across accreditation, standards, measurement and testing – our members, partners, and staff – whose pursuit of excellence turns trust into something measurable, reliable, and human.
NATA CEO, Jennifer Evans to Retire
NATA has announced that its Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Evans will retire in July 2026 following more than a decade as CEO and over 35 years of service to NATA.
UTS Survey
The UTS survey on the value of accreditation to the Australian economy has been extended to November 14. Calling on our Members and Technical Assessors to share your knowledge.
Key Stories
Accreditation: Myths vs. Reality
There are many myths around laboratory accreditation, so for the second month we unpack the facts and answer the questions you’ve always wanted to know.
A Milestone for Global Accreditation: New Leadership and a New Era
The global accreditation community will enter an historic new era with the merging of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to become the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated early in 2026.
Certainty That Saves Lives: Accreditation’s Role in Cervical Screening
Early detection saves lives, but only when test results can be trusted. NATA-accredited laboratories ensure every cervical screening test is accurate, reliable and ultimately, lifesaving.
ChemCentre: Setting the Standard for Accredited Science
ChemCentre, the longest continuously accredited laboratory in the world,
celebrates a remarkable 75-years of accreditation with NATA.
The Real Power of Accreditation
World Quality Week serves as a key reminder of the essential role of quality in our, and our Member, operations. Two NATA activities demonstrate our on-going commitment to quality.
Food Safety. It’s Science on Your Plate
It’s Australian Food Safety Week in November, and this year’s theme ‘Don’t Swallow the Myth: Food Safety Myth Busting’ sits squarely in NATA’s wheelhouse. We’re here to bust the bad info, serve the facts, and make food safety everyone’s business.
Asbestos Safety? Think Accredited Testing
Asbestos remains a significant hidden risk in one in three Australian homes built before 1990, and awareness alone isn’t enough to stay safe. NATA accreditation and the updated AS 5370:2024 Standard are helping protect families, workers, communities, and the environment.
Accreditation In Action
Fuelling 60 Years of Refinement
Sixty years, one refinery lab and countless fuel tests have played an important role in keeping Australia moving. Learn how NATA accreditation has helped Ampol fuel confidence for generations.
Construction Sciences: 40 Years of Continuous Accreditation
From one Brisbane lab to more than 50 nationwide, learn how this engineering support provider reached 40 years of uninterrupted NATA accreditation.
HQ-NDT Secures NATA Accreditation: A Major Milestone for Quality and Confidence
Newly NATA accredited and ready to raise the bar, learn how this NDT provider is proving the “HQ” really does stand for High Quality.
Hinco Instruments: A Legacy Member Rejoins the NATA Family
Hinco Instruments a key supplier of instrumentation and specialist calibration services is celebrating a major milestone: its return to NATA accreditation.
A First in Australia, Envirocal Accredited for Onsite Testing Calibration Down to 0.1 Micron
This Queensland-based calibration and cleanroom testing provider can now perform particle counter calibrations on-site and down to 0.1 Micron, delivering greater flexibility and certainty for customers.
Welcome New Members
Anniversaries Members
Accreditation Matters 2026 is Coming!
Accreditation Matters 2026 comes to Melbourne on July 7–8. We’re building a world-class lineup
of speakers and sessions to challenge thinking, spark innovation, and inspire action and we want your bold
ideas to be part of it. Simply submit your idea(s) and you may find yourself on the big stage!
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.
Industry Update
The Australian Society for Microbiology has provided NATA clarification on the requirements for the manual reading of antimicrobial disc diffusion susceptibilities.
Industry Update
The Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Health Care has released the NPAAC National Pathology Standard for public consultation. We encourage relevant Members to provide their feedback.
Publications
Looking for some insights on becoming a NATA Technical Assessor? Read our ‘Technical Assessor Information and Guidance Document’ and become a NATA hero.
Member Assets
Industry Guide Brochure:
The Accredited Asbestos Facilities for Import/Export and the Accredited Lab or Inspection Bodies for Import/Export guides have just been launched. Learn the best way to work with NATA accredited labs in these complex areas.
Events, Awards & Opportunities
The International Conference on Food Analysis 2025: Shaping the Future of Global Food Integrity
This premier event from 24–26 November 2025 brings together experts from academia, government, and industry to address the critical issues shaping the future of food. If food testing is part of your world, you can’t afford to miss this event.
Join the NATA Universe
Volunteer to become an Accreditation Advisory Committee (AAC) member
Inspection
NATA offices will be closed from December 24 and reopen Monday, January 5, 2026. We wish you and your families a safe and restful break.