ChemCentre is proud to be one of the longest continuously NATA-accredited laboratories in Australia, having first achieved accreditation in 1950.
As Western Australia’s leading provider of specialised chemical and forensic science services, ChemCentre plays a critical role in safeguarding the state’s people, environment, and industries, and NATA accreditation ensures this work meets the highest national and international standards.
NATA—the National Association of Testing Authorities, is Australia’s government-recognised accreditation body, empowering accredited organisations to consistently achieve excellence in performance, compliance, and reliability.
At ChemCentre, we view accreditation as a vital way to demonstrate, validate, and promote our capability to perform complex scientific activities, such as testing, measurement, calibration, and inspection, to the highest standards. It provides independent assurance of our technical expertise and reinforces our commitment to scientific excellence.
“Accreditation is far more than a regulatory requirement—it’s a public declaration of our commitment to quality and trust,” said Paul Nicholls, CEO of ChemCentre.
“Our NATA accreditation gives confidence to our clients, stakeholders, and the community, knowing that the science we deliver is not only world-class but reliable, consistent, and independently verified.”
NATA accreditation impacts almost every aspect of daily life—from the food we eat to the vehicles we drive. It assures governments, industries, and the public that accredited organisations meet the most rigorous standards of technical competence, quality, and risk management. For ChemCentre, this means our results are trusted by courts, regulators, and decision-makers in Australia and internationally.
For over 130 years, ChemCentre has been delivering trusted science for Western Australia. Established during the 1890s gold rush and evolving from the early roles of Government Analyst and Assayer, ChemCentre has grown into a world-class scientific authority.
Today, operating from its purpose-built facility on the Curtin University Bentley campus, ChemCentre supports a wide range of sectors, including law enforcement, justice, emergency response, health, mining, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.
ChemCentre’s expert scientists contribute to high-stakes investigations, chemical threat response, environmental and public health protection, and industry innovation. Without ChemCentre, Western Australia would lack a local, independent laboratory capable of delivering rapid, NATA-accredited scientific services during natural disasters, emerging health threats, and critical incidents.
As we look to the future, ChemCentre remains committed to the highest standards of excellence and integrity in science. Our NATA accreditation reinforces this commitment, ensuring that every test, every result, and every decision we support is underpinned by quality, accuracy, and trust.
