Industry News · July 9, 2026 Jennifer Evans Draws the Curtain on 39 years of Service to NATA Jennifer Evans will close an extraordinary chapter in NATA’s history when she officially retires on July 10, a career defined by scientific rigour, steady leadership, international influence and a deep commitment to the public value of accreditation. Evans joined NATA on April 6, 1987 as a Scientific Officer… Read more
Media Releases · July 6, 2026 NATA announces Natalia Centellas as new Chief Executive Officer The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) today announced the appointment of Natalia Centellas as its new Chief Executive Officer. Natalia will commence with NATA on August 25, 2026, succeeding Jennifer Evans, who retires after… Read more
Media Releases · July 6, 2026 New research shows NATA accreditation provides AUD $712 million boost to Australia’s economyIndependent research has revealed that NATA accreditation delivers significant economic and societal value to Australia, contributing up to $712 million to Australia’s economy each year or nearly $2m every day. The research conducted by the University… Read more
Industry News · July 3, 2026 Draft Specific Accreditation Criteria for public comment – Physical Testing of MetalsNATA has revised the Specific Accreditation Criteria for facilities conducting physical testing of metals (Specific Accreditation Criteria: ISO/IEC 17025 Application Document, Manufactured Goods – Annex, Physical testing of metals). Should you wish to take this opportunity… Read more
Meetings & Presentations · June 10, 2026 61st Physical Performance Accreditation Advisory Committee MeetingThe 61st meeting of the Physical Performance Accreditation Advisory Committee will be held on Thursday 6th August 2026. Whilst this is a closed meeting limited to Committee members only, your comments and suggestions on what issues… Read more
Industry News · June 9, 2026 Who says Accreditation is boring? As we celebrate World Accreditation Day, it is perfect time to challenge one of accreditation’s longest-running stereotypes. That it’s boring. It’s an understandable assumption. Accreditation is often associated with laboratories, technical reports, standards, measurements and compliance. The work is rigorous, methodical and highly technical. It is… Read more
Industry News · June 9, 2026 ISO/IEC 17020:2026: Conformity Assessment – Requirements for Bodies Performing InspectionOverview ISO/IEC 17020:2026 is the latest edition of the international standard for inspection bodies, officially published on 27 March 2026, replacing the 2012 version. It defines the requirements for organisations that examine materials, products, installations, plants, processes, work procedures or services to determine their… Read more
Member News · June 9, 2026 QUALTECH TAS: 50 Years of Building Trust in Every Test For 50 years, QUALTECH (TAS) has helped underpin confidence across Tasmania’s construction sector marking five decades of NATA accreditation and a legacy built on precision, reliability and trust. From its Hobart laboratory, accredited since 1976, QUALTECH… Read more
Industry News · June 4, 2026 Accreditation Matters 2026 – Much more than education and enlightenment Attending Accreditation Matters 2026 is more than a conference, it’s an immersive experience. From the moment you arrive, there’s a tangible buzz: conversations spark instantly, connections form naturally, and ideas begin to flow. While the sessions deliver valuable insights, it’s the networking that truly… Read more
Member News · June 4, 2026 Precision in Partnership: METTLER TOLEDO’s 30-Year JourneyIn August 1995, METTLER TOLEDO (MT) set its sights on raising the standard by pursuing NATA accreditation to deliver precision instrumentation and calibration services backed by full measurement uncertainty. By June 1996, that ambition became reality,… Read more
