NABL Accreditation Consultancy (ISO/IEC 17025:2017)

PCN India Global provides end-to-end consultancy for NABL accreditation as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017, helping testing and calibration laboratories achieve and maintain accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). Whether you are setting up a new laboratory or upgrading an existing one, our experts guide you through every stage — from gap analysis to the final assessment — so your lab demonstrates technical competence and consistently generates internationally accepted results.

What is NABL Accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025:2017)?

NABL accreditation is formal recognition of a laboratory’s competence to carry out specific tests or calibrations. It is granted against ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the international standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Accreditation assures customers, regulators, and buyers that your lab operates a robust quality management system and produces technically valid, traceable, and reliable results. It is increasingly a mandatory requirement for laboratories supporting BIS certification, BEE star rating, government tenders, and export testing.

Why Choose NABL Accreditation?

• Global acceptance: NABL is a signatory to ILAC and APAC mutual recognition arrangements, so your test reports are accepted worldwide.
• Regulatory recognition: Required by BIS, BEE, CDSCO, and many government and private buyers for approved testing.
• Market credibility: Demonstrates technical competence and builds customer confidence in your results.
• Reduced re-testing: Accredited reports minimise duplicate testing and speed up product approvals.
• Continual improvement: A structured quality system that improves consistency, traceability, and operational efficiency.

Our NABL Consultancy Scope

• Gap analysis of your existing laboratory against ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements
• Preparation of the Quality Manual, procedures, SOPs, and formats
• Guidance on measurement traceability, calibration, and reference standards
• Method validation and estimation of measurement uncertainty
• Design and execution of internal audits and management review
• Proficiency testing (PT) and inter-laboratory comparison planning
• Staff competence, training records, and internal quality control
• Application filing on the NABL portal and coordination with assessors
• Pre-assessment readiness review and closure of non-conformities (NCs)
• Support during the final assessment and post-accreditation maintenance

The NABL Accreditation Process

1. Gap analysis & planning — Assess current status and prepare an implementation roadmap.
2. Documentation — Develop the quality management system, manuals, and procedures.
3. Implementation — Roll out the system, train staff, and establish records.
4. Internal audit & management review — Verify readiness and correct gaps.
5. Application — File the NABL application with the required scope and documents.
6. Pre-assessment & assessment — NABL assessors evaluate the lab on-site.
7. NC closure & grant — Close non-conformities and receive the certificate of accreditation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does NABL accreditation take?

Typically 4 to 8 months, depending on the laboratory’s current readiness, scope of accreditation, and NABL assessment scheduling.

Is NABL accreditation mandatory?

It is voluntary in principle but effectively mandatory for labs supporting BIS, BEE, and many regulatory and tender requirements where accredited results are compulsory.

How long is the accreditation valid?

NABL accreditation is generally valid for two years, with surveillance assessments in between and renewal thereafter.

Ready to get your laboratory NABL accredited? Contact PCN India Global today for a free consultation and a clear roadmap to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation.