{"id":7494,"date":"2026-07-09T10:25:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/?p=7494"},"modified":"2026-09-19T09:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T09:53:15","slug":"how-to-get-nabl-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/how-to-get-nabl-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2060How to Get NABL Accreditation: Step-by-Step Process, Cost, and Key Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you intending to set up a testing lab or industrial testing facility? Well, that is an ideal step, given the demand for quality assurance among diverse industries. However, if you want to take this business one step further, you can\u2019t afford to overlook NABL accreditation. Although getting it is not mandatory for all industries, its presence can make a huge difference in how you market your lab and drive growth. Let\u2019s learn about NABL certification and how you can apply for it in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/how-to-get-nabl-accreditation\/#What_are_the_Qualifications_for_NABL_Accreditation\" >What are the Qualifications for NABL Accreditation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/how-to-get-nabl-accreditation\/#Accreditation_Process_%E2%80%93_Step_by_Step\" >Accreditation Process \u2013 Step by Step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/how-to-get-nabl-accreditation\/#Cost_and_Fee_Structure\" >Cost and Fee Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/how-to-get-nabl-accreditation\/#FAQS\" >FAQ&#8217;S<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Qualifications_for_NABL_Accreditation\"><\/span>What are the Qualifications for NABL Accreditation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The calibration facilities and medical labs shall be eligible for accreditation by NABL if the following conditions are met:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They need to be ISO\/IEC 17025:2017 certified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They must be compliant with ISO 15189:2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They must be a legal entity registered as either a <a href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/services\/private-limited-company-registration\"><strong>private limited company<\/strong><\/a> or an <a href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/services\/limited-liability-partnership\"><strong>LLP<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They should have had SOPs in place that describe how the lab runs day-to-day, including document control and data integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They need to have a dedicated quality manager with specialization in ISO standards and internal auditing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They need to get their analytical instruments calibrated by an NABL-accredited lab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lab should have been part of a proficiency testing program or an External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lab must have undergone an internal audit cycle at least once.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accreditation_Process_%E2%80%93_Step_by_Step\"><\/span>Accreditation Process \u2013 Step by Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NABL accreditation is a rigorous and well-scrutinized process. It moves from structural preparation to multi-level formal evaluations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gap Analysis:<\/strong> Compare your laboratory\u2019s current infrastructure, equipment status, and staff qualifications with the baseline requirements of the relevant ISO standard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documentation &amp; Training:<\/strong> Write your particular quality manuals, SOPs &amp; registers. Train key technical and managerial personnel in mandatory ISO internal auditor workshops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>System Implementation &amp; Testing:<\/strong> Conduct routine laboratory testing under the newly implemented QMS for at least 2 to 3 months. Complete your PT\/EQAS testing and carry out your pre-application Internal Audit and MRM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Submission:<\/strong> Apply online through the <a href=\"https:\/\/nabl-india.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nabl-india.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NABL centralized portal<\/a> along with the requisite application fee, equipment inventory, and proof of consultant disclosure (if applicable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pre-Assessment \/ Document Review:<\/strong> Your documentation and the adequacy of facilities are reviewed by an NABL-appointed lead assessor. Initial adequacy gaps or questions must be resolved online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final On-Site (or Hybrid) Assessment:<\/strong> A dedicated technical team performs a thorough on-site audit. They assess technical competence, staff testing ability, instrument calibrations, and sample handling pipelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Conformities (NCs) Closure:<\/strong> The assessment team will prepare the list of Non-Conformities (NCs). The laboratory is usually granted a grace period (up to 30 days) to implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and upload evidence of resolution to the portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grant of Accreditation:<\/strong> Upon successful verification of NC closures, the NABL Accreditation Committee will review the file and issue your formal Certificate of Registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_and_Fee_Structure\"><\/span>Cost and Fee Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NABL operates as a self-financing body and structures its charges based on the scale of the laboratory, the number of disciplines applied for, and the operational categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Official NABL Fee Schedule&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Laboratory Type \/ Scope<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Application Fee (Per Discipline\/Product Group)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Testing Laboratories<\/strong> (Chemical, Biological, Mechanical, etc.)<\/td><td>\u20b911,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Calibration Laboratories<\/strong> (Electro-Technical, Thermal, Fluid Flow)<\/td><td>\u20b911,000 to \u20b933,000 <em>(depending on parameters)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrated Assessment Labs<\/strong> (e.g., FSSAI, APEDA approvals)<\/td><td>\u20b925,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Forensic &amp; Software Testing Laboratories<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20b944,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Medical Testing Laboratories<\/strong> (Scale-based by patient load\/day)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2022 Micro Labs (Up to 25 patients\/day)<\/td><td>\u20b96,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2022 Mini Labs (26 to 50 patients\/day)<\/td><td>\u20b910,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2022 Small Labs (51 to 100 patients\/day)<\/td><td>\u20b918,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2022 Medium Labs (101 to 400 patients\/day)<\/td><td>\u20b944,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2022 Large \/ Very Large Labs (401 to 1000+ patients\/day)<\/td><td>\u20b91,10,000 to \u20b92,20,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hidden Costs to Budget Over the Official Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government portal charges fixed direct fees, but the macro cost of securing NABL certification includes secondary operational investments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assessment Expenses: The NABL assessment team\u2019s actual expenses for travel, boarding, and lodging during the on-site evaluations shall be borne by the applicant laboratory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment Calibration: Calibration of all your standard lab hardware by third-party accredited agencies can cost anywhere from \u20b915,000 to over \u20b9100,000, depending on complexity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PT\/EQAS Fees: Fees for formal proficiency testing schemes run by specialized providers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure &amp; Training Upgrades: Upgrading physical testing layouts, purchasing certified reference materials, and registering the quality manager for mandatory training courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NABL has simplified its certification lifecycle. The accreditation is valid for 4 years with an automated surveillance or a physical audit cycle per year to ensure your quality systems remain fully uncompromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/\">Advisou<\/a> <\/strong>now to get an NABL certificate hassle-free. We make registration for the applicant seamless and stress-free from the beginning. With its strong network of experts and years of experience, Advisou is a leading licensing partner in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/advisou.com\/blog\/ad-code-registration\/\">AD Code Registration: A 2026 Guide for Indian Exporters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQS\"><\/span>FAQ&#8217;S<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can a proprietorship firm apply for NABL accreditation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Yes, they can go ahead with NABL approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What is the average time of the whole NABL approval process from start to finish?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Usually, a laboratory with a robust Quality Management System (QMS) will be accredited within 4 to 6 months. For new facilities, it can take 9-12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Is an NABL test report valid outside India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Yes. NABL is a full member and a signatory to the international ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). Hence, test reports accredited by NABL are accepted by international buyers and overseas customs authorities across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Is it possible for a person to get NABL accreditation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: No. NABL accredits conformity assessment bodies (CABs) like structural testing laboratories, calibration units, or medical diagnostic facilities. It does not give people credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What happens if a lab does not address its Non-Conformities (NCs) within 30 days?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: If a laboratory does not provide acceptable Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) within the prescribed 30 days, then NABL may reject the application, which means the lab will have to apply again with new fees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you intending to set up a testing lab or industrial testing facility? 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