Industry News · April 8, 2026 Registration Now Open for Milestone Webinar In January 2026, a new global era for accreditation began. Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated united ILAC and IAF into a single international authority strengthening confidence and trust in accredited laboratories, certification, inspection, and verification bodies worldwide. The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated… Read more
Industry News · April 8, 2026 Welcome Gold Sponsor LabWareLabWare is a key Laboratory Information Managment System (LIMS) supplier and a global leader in laboratory informatic solutions. With over 30 years of experience, it has established itself as the world’s largest Laboratory Information Management Systems… Read more
Industry News · April 7, 2026 Why Isn’t the Law Stopping the Sale of Unsafe Products? Since 2018, CHOICE has been campaigning for stronger product safety laws and the case for reform has only grown more urgent. Testing conducted by CHOICE using NATA accredited laboratories has repeatedly exposed serious safety failures, particularly in products designed for… Read more
Industry News · April 7, 2026 Preparing for ISO/IEC 17020:2026: What Inspection Bodies Need to KnowThe revision of ISO/IEC 17020, Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies performing inspection, is approaching publication. This updated edition represents the first major revision of the standard since 2012 and introduces changes that will influence how requirements are… Read more
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
