Industry News · April 7, 2026 GEMS for LED Lamps: Now is the Time to Extend your Scope The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) program has expanded to include light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025 commenced on 3 March 2026. From that date, LED lamps within scope cannot be supplied… Read more
Media Releases · March 31, 2026 World Bank and Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Speakers Confirmed for Accreditation Matters ConferenceMarch 31, 2026 – The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) today announced two internationally renowned keynote speakers for Accreditation Matters 2026, Australia’s largest conference dedicated to accreditation, standards, measurement, testing and conformity assessment. World Bank Private… Read more
Industry News · March 10, 2026 Regulatory Updates – Radiation SafetyThere have been some important updates to radiation safety regulations across several jurisdictions. If your facility is accredited under DIAS or the RANZCR/NATA Medical Imaging Accreditation Program, we want to help you understand what these changes might… Read more
Industry News · March 10, 2026 Accredited Calibration Solutions for Critical Industries WorldwideSince the recent acquisition of N.G. Brown & Associates. Trescal Australia has expanded its national calibration capability with new NATA accreditations. By combining N.G. Brown’s 40-year legacy of precision, reliability, and technical expertise with Trescal’s global network, expanded capabilities, and industry-leading technology, Trescal is elevating… Read more
Member News · March 10, 2026 Igniting Trust: Cannon Combustion Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 Cannon Combustion, a specialist tester of solid fuel‑burning appliances, has achieved NATA accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 marking a significant milestone for Australia’s wood heater testing capacity. The accreditation confirms Cannon Combustion’s competence to test appliances, including… Read more
Member News · March 10, 2026 Accredited for Accuracy: Inside Avnet’s Water Meter Calibration Lab Avnet’s Water Meter Calibration Laboratory, has recently been accredited to the calibration standard ISO/IEC 17025. Avnet pursued NATA accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for water meter calibration as part of its commitment to delivering technically robust, traceable, and defensible… Read more
Member News · March 10, 2026 Australian Calibration Group: Accuracy Without BoundariesThe Australian Calibration Group (ACG), a Victoria‑based provider of specialist calibration services, has achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to precision, quality, and continuous improvement. ACG’s NATA‑accredited scope focuses on pressure metrology, covering a wide… Read more
Member News · March 10, 2026 Cementing 70-Years of EvolutionFor more than 70 years, the Cement Australia Materials Laboratory has played a vital role in supporting cement and construction materials performance across Queensland and nationally. What began as a plant-support laboratory has evolved into a… Read more
Industry News · March 10, 2026 Australian Government Survey: Meeting Present and Future Skills NeedsThe Australian Government is seeking targeted, evidence‑based insights into the recruitment challenges faced by employers, with particular emphasis on occupations experiencing sustained workforce shortages and critical skills deficits across the Australian labour market. Survey responses will help inform government decision‑making… Read more
Industry News · March 10, 2026 Building Trust in Steel: The Power of Certification and AccreditationCertification and accreditation play a critical role in building trust in steel construction, providing independent assurance that materials and fabricated components meet rigorous quality, safety and performance standards. In this recording from Accreditation Matters 2025, Australian Steel Institute National… Read more
