This mind map illustrates the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)'s mandate, the international standards it adheres to, its global recognition, and recent reforms.
This mind map illustrates the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)'s mandate, the international standards it adheres to, its global recognition, and recent reforms.
Constituent Board of QCI
Under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Accreditation of Labs
Testing, Calibration, Medical, PTP Labs
Ensuring Technical Competence & Quality Management
ISO/IEC 17025 (Testing & Calibration)
ISO 15189 (Medical Labs)
ISO/IEC 17043 (PTPs)
ILAC MRA Signatory
APAC MRA Signatory
Facilitates Trade, Reduces Re-testing
Revamped NABL Portal (digital ease)
48-hour recognition for specific labs
New scheme for Air Quality Monitoring
Constituent Board of QCI
Under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Accreditation of Labs
Testing, Calibration, Medical, PTP Labs
Ensuring Technical Competence & Quality Management
ISO/IEC 17025 (Testing & Calibration)
ISO 15189 (Medical Labs)
ISO/IEC 17043 (PTPs)
ILAC MRA Signatory
APAC MRA Signatory
Facilitates Trade, Reduces Re-testing
Revamped NABL Portal (digital ease)
48-hour recognition for specific labs
New scheme for Air Quality Monitoring
Mandate: To provide third-party assessment of the technical competence of testing, calibration, medical, and PTP laboratories.
Standards: Accreditations are based on international standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 (for testing and calibration labs), ISO 15189 (for medical labs), and ISO/IEC 17043 (for PTPs).
Global Recognition: NABL is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) and the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) MRA, ensuring global acceptance of test and calibration results from NABL-accredited labs.
Benefits: Enhances confidence in test results, reduces the need for re-testing, facilitates trade, and improves product/service quality.
Digital Transformation: The "Next-Gen Reforms" include a "revamped NABL Portal" for digital ease, faster processing, and improved accessibility.
Accreditation Timelines: Reforms aim for 48-hour recognition for specific labs and longer accreditation periods (e.g., 5 years) for others, streamlining the process.
Sectoral Expansion: New accreditation schemes, such as for air quality monitoring, are being introduced.
This mind map illustrates the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)'s mandate, the international standards it adheres to, its global recognition, and recent reforms.
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
Mandate: To provide third-party assessment of the technical competence of testing, calibration, medical, and PTP laboratories.
Standards: Accreditations are based on international standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 (for testing and calibration labs), ISO 15189 (for medical labs), and ISO/IEC 17043 (for PTPs).
Global Recognition: NABL is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) and the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) MRA, ensuring global acceptance of test and calibration results from NABL-accredited labs.
Benefits: Enhances confidence in test results, reduces the need for re-testing, facilitates trade, and improves product/service quality.
Digital Transformation: The "Next-Gen Reforms" include a "revamped NABL Portal" for digital ease, faster processing, and improved accessibility.
Accreditation Timelines: Reforms aim for 48-hour recognition for specific labs and longer accreditation periods (e.g., 5 years) for others, streamlining the process.
Sectoral Expansion: New accreditation schemes, such as for air quality monitoring, are being introduced.
This mind map illustrates the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)'s mandate, the international standards it adheres to, its global recognition, and recent reforms.
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)