The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) operates as an accreditation body, aligning its accreditation system with ISO/IEC 17011 standards, specifically focusing on “Conformity Assessment – Requirements for Accreditation Bodies Accrediting Conformity Assessment Bodies.”

NABL extends voluntary accreditation services to testing laboratories, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards, which outline the “General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.” This accreditation process underscores the laboratories’ competence in conducting accurate and reliable testing and calibration procedures, thereby enhancing confidence in their capabilities and the quality of their results.