Industry News · March 9, 2026 World Bank Report Highlights Accreditation as the Silent Force Behind Global TradeWhen products cross borders, trust must move with them. In today’s global economy, trade is shaped less by tariffs and more by standards and by the systems that make those standards credible. At the heart of those… Read more
Industry News · March 3, 2026 Draft SAC for public comment – Metallographic testingNATA has revised the Specific Accreditation Criteria for facilities conducting metallographic testing. Should you wish to take this opportunity to comment, please refer the attached zip file. This zip file includes a copy of the draft… Read more
Industry News · February 16, 2026 Expression of Interest (EoI) to join the Human Pathology Accreditation Advisory CommitteeThe Human Pathology Accreditation Advisory Committee (AAC) advises NATA on technical issues related to Human Pathology accreditation. The Human Pathology AAC is currently seeking expressions of interest for a position from individuals qualified and experienced in… Read more
Meetings & Presentations · February 12, 2026 35th Human Pathology AAC Meeting SummaryThe Human Pathology Accreditation Advisory Committee met on the 30th October 2025. The Summary of this meeting is now available 35th Human Pathology AAC Meeting Summary Read more
Industry News · February 5, 2026 Shining a Light on Placement Poverty: Supporting Women and Girls in Medical Radiation Science As we celebrate the International Day Women and Girls in Science, it’s crucial to highlight not only the contributions of women in STEM but also the barriers that continue to hold them back. In Australia, women make up… Read more
Member News · February 4, 2026 New Members 2026October Hunters Hill Medical Practice DIAS Silagy Obstetrics and Midwifery DIAS CERTASSURE PTY LTD ISO/IEC 17025 WITH CARE ULTRASOUND DIAS Capital Heart and Vascular Centre DIAS Specialist Vascular Imaging DIAS Specialist Radiology Kable St DIAS Beach… Read more
Industry News · February 4, 2026 Supporting Australian Laboratories with World-Leading Technology and Expertise For many Australian laboratories, test facilities and accredited organisations, Coregas is already a familiar name. For more than 50 years, Coregas has supplied specialty, medical and industrial gases across Australia and New Zealand, supporting industries where accuracy, consistency and safety… Read more
Industry News · February 4, 2026 Cheap Prices, Hidden Dangers: How Rising Living Costs are Putting Consumers at RiskA recent study from Standards Australia revealed that 82% of Australians know that overseas/discount retailers may be selling products not meeting local standards. Even so, 68% of consumers purchased them anyway due to price pressures. The same study found that the growing cost-of-living have made two-thirds (65%) of consumers, particularly… Read more
Industry News · February 4, 2026 Who is Australia’s Technical Infrastructure Alliance?What sits behind everyday trust in things like clean drinking water, accurate energy bills and safe buildings? In this panel session from Accreditation Matters 2025, representatives from Australia’s Technical Infrastructure Alliance unpack how standards, measurement, conformity assessment and accreditation work together to quietly… Read more
Industry News · February 4, 2026 Opening Doors Worldwide: The Power of the MRA for NATA‑Accredited Organisations In today’s interconnected global marketplace, trust in testing, inspection, and certification is essential. Manufacturers, regulators, and consumers all depend on reliable conformity assessment results to ensure safety, quality, and compliance. One of the most powerful mechanisms… Read more
