How to get ISO 17025 accreditation?

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.

The laboratories seeking accreditation are assessed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for testing and calibration laboratories and ISO 15189:2007 for medical laboratories. A laboratory wishing to be accredited must have a Quality Manual on its Quality System satisfying the requirements as described in various clauses of ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO 15189 standards. Quality System documentation and its implementation by the laboratories shall be verified by the Assessors for its compliance in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO 15189 standard. The laboratory management shall demonstrate to the Assessment Team that all requirements as laid down in the ISO/IEC 17025/ISO 15189 standard, Specific Criteria and other Guidelines / Requirements of NABL are being followed. All applications for accreditation shall have to be in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO 15189 Standard.