Meetings & Presentations · August 26, 2026 33rd Forensic Science AAC Meeting SummaryThe Forensic Science Accreditation Advisory Committee met on the 25th June 2026. The Summary of this meeting is now available. 33rd Forensic Science AAC Meeting Summary Read more
Meetings & Presentations · August 10, 2026 12th Calibration AAC Meeting SummaryThe Calibration Accreditation Advisory Committee met on the 5th May 2026. The Summary of this meeting is now available 12th Calibration AAC Meeting Summary Read more
Member News · August 10, 2026 From Legacy to Leadership: SAMI’s New Accredited Technical CentreMore than a new laboratory, discover how SAMI brought 30 years of accredited testing expertise to its new Technical Centre in Sydney. When SAMI Bitumen Technologies (SAMI) opened its new SAMI Technical Centre (STC) in Sydney,… Read more
Member News · August 10, 2026 From Seatbelts to Simulation: APV Marks 60 Years of NATA AccreditationIn August 2026, APV Engineering & Testing Services (APV) marks an extraordinary milestone: 60-years of continuous NATA accreditation. For six decades, accreditation has underpinned APV’s commitment to quality, safety and technical excellence, supporting specialist testing and evaluation… Read more
Member News · August 10, 2026 A Lead Assessor’s Perspective on Boral’s 60-year Accreditation Celebration When Boral Resources (Vic) Pty Ltd recently celebrated 60 continuous years of NATA accreditation, Mark Schembri, NATA Lead Assessor had the privilege of joining staff for a lunchtime event marking this remarkable achievement. It was a… Read more
Industry News · August 10, 2026 Key Updates on the Transition to the Global ACI MRA MarkFollowing the establishment of Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) on 1 January 2026, the former International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) MRA and International Accreditation Forum (IAF) MLA arrangements transitioned to the Global ACI Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA). A… Read more
Industry News · August 10, 2026 Building Trust in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceAs artificial intelligence (AI) systems become increasingly embedded in business, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and testing environments, the need for confidence in AI-driven decisions has never been greater. Many of these systems use machine learning techniques to improve efficiency, identify patterns, automate processes, and support… Read more
Industry News · August 10, 2026 Agrifood Technology and Accreditation: The Unseen Science Behind the Food We TrustEvery day, Australians purchase food with confidence, trusting that what reaches supermarket shelves, restaurant kitchens and export markets is safe, high quality and fit for purpose. What many people don’t see is the critical role accredited laboratory testing plays in creating that… Read more
Industry News · August 10, 2026 Accreditation Matters 2026: Bigger Than EverMore than 500 delegates, 90+ expert speakers, 80+ sessions, two inspiring days and thousands of conversations. Accreditation Matters 2026 brought together Australia’s accreditation and conformity assessment community to share knowledge, explore emerging challenges and strengthen the connections that help build trust and confidence across industry, government and… Read more
Industry News · August 10, 2026 There is Science in AccreditationA tiny seed rarely hints at what it will become. Buried beneath the soil, it quietly begins a journey of growth. It sprouts, shaped by the right conditions, nurtured over time, and eventually bears fruit that can… Read more
