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March 30, 2021
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Understanding ISO 15189:2022
March 30, 2021
IANZ celebrates its Golden Jubilee
Accreditation milestones continue as International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) celebrates its Golden Jubilee in 2022. Complementing NATA’s celebration of 75 years in operation, the New Zealand accreditation body is also recognising its 50th year since inception…
June 3, 2022
ISO 20387 Biotechnology – Biobanking Accreditation
NATA is pleased to announce the introduction of a biobanking accreditation program in accordance with ISO 20387 Biotechnology – Biobanking – General requirements for biobanking. Accreditation with NATA will provide independent recognition to biobanks that is…
March 10, 2021
NATA structure
March 30, 2021
How do you know if your staff are competent?
Competency. Easy to say, but how do you know that your staff are, indeed, competent? SA Pathology Quality & Accreditation Manager, Jason Graefling, recently discussed this topic at NATA’s Accreditation Matters 2024 conference, as well as…
December 6, 2024
Member News February
Member Milestones – February 2024 New Members – January 2024 Facility No Facility Name Facility Initial Operative Date Standard Activity 21257 Independent Testing Australia 15/01/2024 ISO/IEC 17025 Manufactured Goods 21347 Springwood Cardiology and Specialist Centre 17/01/2024…
February 5, 2024
ILAC-IAF Mid-Term Meetings
The mid-term meetings of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) were held the first week of May in Belfast, Northern Ireland.  These were the first face-to-face meetings since the outbreak of the pandemic. Jennifer Evans (CEO),…
May 15, 2023
NATA Excellence Award
Celebrate innovation. Recognise impact. Inspire excellence. NOMINATION CATEGORIES & CRITERIA Category 1 Quality and Reliability Enhancement CRITERIA: Significant Contributions to Accreditation: Recognising significant contributions that enhance the quality and reliability of accredited processes and services. Innovative…
December 13, 2024

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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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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.

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