End-to-end NABL accreditation consulting for testing, calibration, and medical laboratories — gap assessment, ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO 15189 implementation, and assessment readiness.
NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) is India's apex accreditation body for laboratories — a constituent board of the Quality Council of India, operating under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry [citation:1][citation:6].
NABL accreditation provides third-party assessment of the quality and technical competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It is internationally recognized through Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) with ILAC and APAC — meaning NABL-accredited test and calibration results are accepted across international borders [citation:6].
At GICS Consulting, we provide end-to-end NABL consulting — from initial gap assessment and documentation development through to proficiency testing support and final assessment readiness. Our laboratory specialists understand ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, and NABL-specific criteria in depth.
NABL offers accreditation across multiple laboratory categories — each with specific standards and requirements.
Accreditation for testing laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 — covering chemical, biological, mechanical, electrical, and other testing disciplines.
Accreditation for calibration laboratories as per ISO/IEC 17025 — covering seven major disciplines with traceable measurement capabilities [citation:1].
Accreditation for medical testing laboratories in accordance with ISO 15189 — the international standard for quality and competence in medical testing [citation:6].
Accreditation for proficiency testing providers as per ISO/IEC 17043 — offering PT schemes in testing, calibration, medical, and inspection disciplines [citation:6].
Accreditation for reference material producers as per ISO 17034 — covering the competence requirements for producing certified reference materials [citation:6].
A voluntary recognition scheme for medical testing laboratories performing basic testing — based on satisfactory proficiency testing performance [citation:15][citation:16].
A structured 7-step approach — from first conversation to accreditation certificate in hand.
We evaluate your laboratory's current systems against ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO 15189 requirements and NABL-specific criteria.
We help define your accreditation scope and develop all required documentation — quality manual, SOPs, forms, and records [citation:2][citation:18].
We train your laboratory staff on ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO 15189 requirements, method validation, measurement uncertainty, and quality control.
We guide you through the proficiency testing participation required before application — ensuring satisfactory performance for your applied scope [citation:15].
We conduct internal audits and management reviews to verify your system's effectiveness before the NABL assessment.
We assist with NABL web portal application, documentation submission, and provide on-call support during the assessment visit [citation:6][citation:18].
We help you address any non-conformities raised during assessment and guide you through to accreditation certificate issuance [citation:4][citation:7].
Every NABL engagement includes a complete set of deliverables — audit-ready and assessment-proof.
Laboratory expertise, practical guidance, and end-to-end support.
Our consultants bring hands-on laboratory operations, quality management, and technical assessment experience.
We write every manual, SOP, and form required — customized to your laboratory's scope and disciplines.
We train technical and quality staff on ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, method validation, and measurement uncertainty.
We help you navigate PT participation requirements and ensure satisfactory performance before application.
From gap assessment to certificate issuance — we're with you at every step of the NABL process.
We help you maintain compliance through annual surveillance and reassessment cycles.
Take the first step towards international compliance with GICS Consulting. Our experts are ready to guide you through the entire ISO certification process.
