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Accreditation Matters 2024: Speaker Profile

Industry News February 5, 2024

NATA team

Dr Bruce Warrington

**Australia’s Chief Metrologist and CEO of the National Measurement Institute (NMI) in the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.**

NMI maintains peak measurement standards for Australia and works with researchers, industry, and the community to deliver accurate and reliable measurements.

A graduate of the University of Otago in New Zealand, he completed a DPhil in atomic physics research at Oxford in the UK and worked with CSIRO in Sydney on the development of atomic clocks.

He has been with NMI since it was formed in 2004, working in a variety of roles before taking on the responsibilities of Chief Metrologist in September 2017 and CEO in May 2018.

Bruce will be part of an esteemed group of CEOs from Australia’s Technical Infrastructure Alliance (TIA) that includes the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), the National Measurement Institute (NMI), Standards Australia and the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ)

Bruce will also be providing a keynote presentation.

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Benefits of being a NATA accredited organisation

NATA accredits organisations to perform testing and inspection activities for their products and services. This gives consumers the assurance they need to make safe, healthy and reliable choices. When you choose to become NATA accredited, you can be sure of a number of competitive advantages for your business.

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Assurance: NATA members receive a globally-recognised, peer-reviewed and government endorsed accreditation that provides a unique level of assurance to members, their clients and the community.
Competence: Our accreditation provides an independent benchmark for technical competence. Receiving NATA accreditation demonstrates to customers your organisation’s commitment to quality, safety and reliability of products and services.
Recognition: NATA accreditation is both nationally and internationally recognised. This provides a competitive advantage when compared to non-accredited organisations and ensures you are market-ready to capitalise on trade opportunities.
Training: NATA has been training individuals and teams both nationally and internationally for over 20 years and enjoys a global reputation for the quality of its courses and programs. Our active role in international accreditation education has seen us conduct training in over 20 countries.
International: NATA’s long standing and active involvement with international groups enables our members to gain international recognition for their accreditation and minimises the need for multiple assessments from different suppliers.
Innovation: NATA provides innovative and timely business solutions that meet the needs of our members and fulfil the expectations of the community. We have the experience and resources to ensure your accreditation provides you and your organisation with unique advantages.