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NATA has again engaged the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to update its landmark 2018 study on the Economic Value of NATA Accreditation to the Australian Economy.   The 2018 report estimated the contribution of accreditation to…

As a long-time contributor to global standardisation of digital supply chains, NATA took special interest in the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation & eBusiness (CEFACT) Plenary in Geneva this year, with adoption of Recommendation No.49,…

We all know plastic is a versatile and prolific material and nearly every product we use has plastic in it in one form or another. The issue is that disposal and recycling pathways have been largely…

By Brendon Moo, Head of Strategic Engagement and Communications  Bringing NATA’s Accreditation Matters 2025 conference to life has been a journey that has taken many months and has been the result of collaboration across the entire…

At Accreditation Matters 2025, WSU’s Sadegh Niazi discussed NATA-aligned lab quality education, offering hands-on experience and mock accreditation to prepare students for laboratory careers.  WSU’s science programs, including Forensic Science, Chemistry, Environmental Health, Microbiology, and Food…

There is current call open for experts in conformity assessment to assist in the development of the United Nations Transparency Protocol (UNTP) which is a UN work program focussed on product sustainability data in support of…

Cleared for take-off and landing! Behind Australia’s newest 24-hour international airport lies a symphony of unseen urgency – staged lab inspections, high-stakes assessments, and a race against time. The silent work now pulses with a new…

By: Belinda McGann, NATA’s Chief People Officer At NATA, transformation doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s a slow, purposeful dance between reflection and reinvention — one that brings together hearts, minds, and meaningful design. Today, I’m proud…