NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories)

Introduction to National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

• NABL is an autonomous body under India’s Department of Science and Technology.
• Provides accreditation to laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189.

Principle of National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

• NABL operates impartially, objectively, and transparently.
• Accreditation criteria are based on international standards, ensuring high competence, reliability, and accuracy in accredited labs.

Need for NABL Accreditation

1. Global Recognition: NABL accreditation is internationally accepted, making test/calibration reports globally recognized—vital for businesses engaged in international trade.
2. Reliability: Ensures that laboratory test/calibration results are accurate and dependable.
3. Regulatory Requirement: Certain industries mandate NABL accreditation for testing or calibration.
4. Competence Assurance: Demonstrates technical competence, giving stakeholders confidence in the lab’s results.

Accreditation Scope

• Testing Laboratories: Chemical, biological, mechanical, etc.
• Calibration Laboratories: Calibration of measuring instruments.
• Medical Laboratories: Accredited under ISO 15189.

Benefits of NABL Accreditation:

• Recognition of technical competence.
• International acceptance of test results.
• Enhanced customer confidence.
• Access to global markets.

Accreditation Process

1. Application

   • Submission of application and quality manual.

2. Assessment

   • Document review and on-site assessment by NABL assessors.

3. Corrective Actions

   • Address any non-conformities identified.

4. Accreditation Decision

   • Accreditation granted upon satisfactory compliance.

5. Surveillance

   • Regular assessments to ensure ongoing compliance.

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