Volume : 11, Issue : 12, December – 2024

Title:

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR TESTING AND CALIBRATION LABORATORIES

Authors :

P T Nagaraju, Mandla Neeraja

Abstract :

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) plays a pivotal role in India’s quality infrastructure by accrediting testing, calibration, and medical laboratories across various sectors. Established under the Department of Science and Technology, NABL aims to enhance the credibility of test and calibration data by ensuring laboratories meet internationally recognized standards, particularly ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, and other relevant guidelines. Through a systematic accreditation process involving rigorous technical assessments, NABL enables laboratories to demonstrate their competence, reliability, and adherence to best practices in laboratory management and technical processes.
This review article delves into the evolution, structure, and function of NABL, examining its accreditation procedures, scope, and impact on different industries including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring. The article further explores NABL’s role in fostering global acceptance of Indian laboratories’ data, facilitating trade, supporting regulatory compliance, and promoting public health and safety. Additionally, it highlights the challenges and advancements NABL faces in light of technological progress, increasing regulatory demands, and international competition. Overall, this review offers a comprehensive analysis of NABL’s contributions to India’s quality infrastructure, its significance in the global testing and calibration landscape, and potential pathways for future growth and improvement in accreditation standards
Keywords –NABL, ISO, QUALITY ASSURANCE, Laboratory Management, Calibration

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press P T Nagaraju et al., A Review Article On National Accreditation Board For Testing And Calibration Laboratories..,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (12).

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