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Why Laboratory Accreditation by NABL |
The concept of Laboratory Accreditation was developed to provide a means for third-party certification of the competence of laboratories to perform specific type(s) of testing and calibration.
Laboratory Accreditation provides formal recognition of competent laboratories, thus providing a ready means for customers to find reliable testing and calibration services in order to meet their demands.
Laboratory Accreditation enhances customer confidence in accepting testing / calibration reports issued by accredited laboratories.
The globalization of Indian economy and the liberalization policies initiated by the Government in reducing trade barriers and providing greater thrust to exports makes it imperative for Accredited Laboratories to be at international level of competence.
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Benefits of Accreditation |
Formal recognition of competence of a laboratory by an Accreditation body in accordance with international criteria has many advantages:
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Potential increase in business due to enhanced customer confidence and satisfaction. |
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Savings in terms of time and money due to reduction or elimination of the need for re-testing of products. |
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Better control of laboratory operations and feedback to laboratories as to whether they have sound Quality Assurance System and are technically competent. |
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Increase of confidence in Testing / Calibration data and personnel performing work. |
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Customers can search and identify the laboratories accredited by NABL for their specific requirements from the Directory of Accredited Laboratories. |
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Users of accredited laboratories will enjoy greater access for their products, in both domestic and international markets, when tested by accredited laboratories. |
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Scope of Accreditation |
NABL Accreditation is currently given in the following fields:
| » Biological |
» Electro-Technical |
» Clinical Biochemistry |
| » Chemical |
» Mechanical |
» Clinical Pathology |
| » Electrical |
» Fluid Flow |
» ematology |
| » Electronics |
» Thermal & Optical |
» Microbiology and Serology |
| » Fluid-Flow |
» Radiological |
» Histopathology |
| » Mechanical |
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» Cytopathology |
| » Non-Destructive |
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» Cytogeneses |
| » Photometry |
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» Immunology |
| » Radiological |
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» Nuclear Medicine |
| » Thermal |
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Accreditation to a laboratory is given on the basis of its capability to perform test(s) / calibration(s) and provide accurate and reliable results. A laboratory may apply for accreditation from as little as one to as many tests / calibrations provided it is performing these in accordance with NABL criteria.
Classification of the Testing Laboratories has been done on the basis of basic fields of testing. The laboratories doing inter-disciplinary testing of products, for e.g. textiles, plastics, building materials, metallurgical products, shall have to apply in relevant field(s) separately depending upon to which field(s) the test(s) belongs.
The accreditation granted to a laboratory shall remain valid for a period of 3 years subject to satisfactory periodical (annual) surveillance. Laboratory also has an option to widen the scope of accreditation in terms of specific tests and calibrations. |
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