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Accreditation Matters 2024
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October 25, 2023
VALE – March 2022
Ian Stewart Ian Stewart joined the NATA panel of Technical Assessors in 1996, by which time he was already on the Construction Materials Technical Group as an engineering geology expert, with particular expertise in petrographic analysis. …
April 5, 2022
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
Bullivants/NATA case study
Bullivants had thirty-six assessments every 18 months with NATA plus their own national technical audit program every 12 months. The assessments with NATA have been reduced to twenty-two based on centralised and professionally managed processes. How…
March 24, 2022
Accreditation Matters Platinum Sponsor – Standards Australia, working to unleash the power of responsible AI
Standards Australia is leading the charge in the deployment of ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) through a series of innovative standards, workshops and strategic partnerships. AI technologies poised to boost global GDP growth: The soon-to-be-published APEC AI…
February 5, 2024
Digitalisation of Conformance and Accreditation Processes
A collaboration between NATA, JAS-ANZ and GS1 Australia has produced a ground-breaking new report for industry and government. The report has given rigorous attention to the question of the digital future of conformity assessment. NATA is…
January 25, 2022
A key change to lead levels in plumbing products
The 2022 edition of the National Construction Code has introduced a new limit for the allowable level of lead in plumbing products used for drinking water.  This requirement will come into effect on 1 September 2025,…
November 15, 2022
NATA’s Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS)
The Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) was developed to ensure safety and quality standards for diagnostic imaging practices. Established in June 2007, it links mandatory accreditation to the payment of Medicare benefits for diagnostic imaging services…
April 11, 2022
NATA launches new video campaign for World Laboratory Day highlighting how accreditation gives Australians confidence
19th April, Sydney – To celebrate World Laboratory Day, the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), Australia’s leading accreditation body, has launched a new video series that explains the often-hidden role accreditation has on Australian lives.  …
April 19, 2023
NATA becomes the second organisation to be internationally recognised for accreditation for biobanking
World’s oldest accreditation body passes its latest APAC evaluation and continues to be at the forefront of accreditation with an expanded scope of recognition to include Biobanking 25 August, Sydney, Australia – The National Association of Testing…
August 29, 2023

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