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Interested in becoming a Respiratory Technical Assessor?
NATA is looking for volunteer Technical Assessors to provide specialist knowledge and expertise in assessing respiratory function laboratories under the new joint TSANZ/NATA Respiratory Function Laboratory Accreditation Program. As a NATA Technical Assessor, you will work…
August 12, 2024
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July 26, 2024
Authorised Representative Announcement
As I am sure you are well aware, we are currently in a period of unprecedented uncertainty and concern for all Australians and Australian businesses due to the increase of the spread of the Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)…
March 13, 2020
NATA ‘stamp’ of testing approval giving confidence and portable proof for COVID-19 testing results
15 December, Sydney – Consumers using laboratories accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) to carry out Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing for COVID-19 (SARs-CoV-2) now have added assurance and proof their test results meet global standards. NATA has commenced providing its accredited laboratories that…
December 15, 2021
NATA Explains: PCR Testing
With over 170,000 COVID-19 tests in Australia in the past 24 hours, NATA Explains how the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test for SARS-CoV 2 works
August 3, 2021
COVID – 19 Update – Letter to Technical Assessors
As you are well aware, we are currently in a period of unprecedented uncertainty and concern for all Australians due to the increasing spread of the Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) withing Australia and globally Read More
March 26, 2020
NATA Explains: Serology testing
Serology (antibody) testing checks a sample of a person’s blood to look for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19. NATA has accredited more than 28 labs to undertake serology (antibody) testing.
September 6, 2021
Jennifer Evans – NATA CEO
NATA is proud to have played its role in the COVID pandemic, providing accreditation services for SARS-CoV-2 testing, free scope extensions for laboratories with existing competency and accreditation for other laboratories testing PPE and hand sanitiser.  We have continued to provide our accreditation services on-site, remotely (virtually) and in a hybrid…
December 1, 2021
NATA accredits first Australian lab for both mobile Rapid Antigen Tests and Reverse-Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing
Melbourne’s Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory at Doherty Institute is recognised as Australia’s longest continuously serving public health laboratory 7 September, Melbourne – National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) today announces it has accredited its…
September 7, 2021
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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.

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.