An Insight to the NABL Accredited Labs

An Insight to the NABL Accredited Labs
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There may be a lot of NABL Accredited labs in Delhi NCR but all may not be the best or suitable for the specific test you want. There are a few basic points to consider finding the best labs and having a brief insight into these accredited labs as well.  

A brief overview

The NABL is an independent body. It certifies different labs concerning testing and calibration. It involves Medical Testing, Proficiency Testing Providers, and Reference Material Producers. This authoritative body of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India does not perform testing as such by itself. If you want to test your product, you will have to contact a lab accredited by NABL.
You will usually find the list of such labs or directories on the official website on the Publications page. All you have to do is select accredited laboratories and then choose the specific field of testing. You may even filter the complete list depending on your needs such as the city or state.

Here are some examples of finding a lab for specific testing.

Chemical testing lab for water testing

If you want to find a NABL-accredited lab for water testing, you will need to look under the chemical testing lab category under lab search, following these usual steps:

• Select the country, state, and city. 
• Follow it by selecting the field for testing.
• Choose the specific chemical discipline.
• Then choose group water.
• Finally, click on the Search button.

The screen will display a list of all labs related to this particular testing along with their details.

You must now select a new window to view the complete scope of this particular accreditation. This will mention all of the following:

• The details of the parameters for the specific test
• The testing method followed by the lab and 
• The range and capabilities of the particular test.

To view them, click on View and then on the specific certificate number, which is usually displayed in colour. For ready reference and viewing it later, you may download the page.  

Importance and guidelines

NABL accreditation is very important for a lab. This signifies the competence of the lab and refers to the authentic and rigorous testing process it follows to adhere to the international standards set for quality management. In short, if you test your product from a NABL-accredited lab, you can expect an accurate test report. It is reliable enough to raise the confidence and trust of a customer for a specific product. Since it adheres to international standards and the regulatory requirements the labs have to follow, it is recognized globally.

The guidelines are strict and the authority amends them from time to time after assessing them regularly. A lab that wants such accreditation needs to apply to the NABL. After that, NABL will do the following:

• Review all documents which include the manual and processes followed to ensure the lab adheres to international standards
• Visit the lab for a pre-assessment to find out any lacunas or areas of development including equipment, staff, facilities, and procedures by an expert team
• Prepare a report on the findings and send it for evaluation
• Suggest corrective measures if required and 
• Perform the final assessment.

That is not all. To ensure that the best ultrasound centre in Delhi stays best, NABL will also conduct yearly audits and surveillance to judge the level of competence and issue a certificate for renewal.

Conclusion

NABL accreditation is crucial for business development, boosting customer confidence, and judging lab competence, and quality of testing. In short, it is beneficial for both the business as well as the customers. 

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