Newsletter May 2022
Newsletter May 2022
Newsletter May 2022
NEWSLETTER
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CONTENTS
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Upcoming Events 5
Current Events 6
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Business Opportunities for
NABL Accredited Laboratories 8
Quality Control Order (QCO) 9
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Accreditation granted to Testing
Laboratories 12
Accreditation granted to Calibration
Laboratories 17
Accreditation granted to Medical
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Laboratories 19
Accreditation Granted to M (EL)T
Laboratories 22
List of Adverse Decisions 24
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Clarification on NABL Symbol 26
NABL Accredited laboratories 29
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Chief Executive Officer's Message
N. Venkateswaran
INFORMATION FOR CAB
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LETTER TO ACCREDITED CABS IMPLEMENTATION OF QR CODE FOR LABS
Guidelines for improving Quality & Standards of Affix QR Code issued by NABL on every test
Laboratory report/calibration certificate.
The guidelines have been issued by DPIIT to various How to display QR Code issued by NABL on every test
ministries. NABL has circulated to all laboratories for report/calibration certificate?
compliance.
Step 1: QR Code containing the link to the accreditation
The use of QR code is mandatory on all test reports certificate and scope is given on the Accreditation
(containing only accredited parameters) issued by the Certificate issued to every laboratory.
laboratory irrespective of internal or external
Step 2: Open the Accreditation Certificate.
customers. QR code given on the accreditation
certificate can be used by the laboratory to enable Step 3: Click on "Type here to search" on the Window
customer to authenticate the accredited scope of the Tab and search for "snipping tool".
laboratory.
Step 4: Following screen will appear after the search.
For safeguarding against fake test reports the QR code
of the complete authorized test report / calibration
certificate has to be generated by the laboratory.
The test reports and calibration certificates can be
uploaded on blockchain portal through “upload
calibration certificate” option on the NABL web portal.
Confidentiality of uploaded reports is fully ensured.
Step 5: Click on "New". Then select the QR Code given on
The reports are not accessible to NABL. This has been
the Accreditation Certificate.
done to eliminate fraudulent practices and to increase
credibility of laboratories. Step 6: Paste the QR Code on Test Report/calibration
The guidelines on sharing resources between certificate.
laboratories is intended to stop fraudulent practices.
CABs is required to inform NABL within 15 days to
indicate change in any staff of the laboratory (key
FOOD TESTING LABS
personnel as well as other staff members) through
portal. Change in document no. SANTE/2019/12682
Calibration laboratories are encouraged to come
In March News Letter 2022 on page no. 13, it was
forward for providing services in areas required by
published as "Change in Document No.
testing laboratories.
SANTE/11312/2021 Analytical Quality Control and
Method Validation Procedures for Pesticide
Please visit the following link for more clear
Residues Analysis in Food and Feed SANTE
understanding.
11312/2021 is replaced by SANTE/2019/12682.”
https://nabl-india.org/wp-
content/uploads/2022/05/Guidelines-for-improvin- The correct statement will be "Analytical Quality
quality-and-standards-of-CABs.pdf Control and Method Validation Procedures for
Pesticide Residues Analysis in Food and Feed
SANTE/2019/12682 is replaced by SANTE
11312/2021.”
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Click below for Registration
1. https://nabl-india.org/wp-
content/uploads/2022/05/WAD-
Block your dates….. 2022.pdf
7. https://nabl-india.org/wp-
Contact Person for the above Programs: content/uploads/2022/05/Conclave-
Flyer.pdf
Ms. Anita Rani Joint Director, NABL, (PTP Coordinator) Ms. Anita Rani Joint Director, NABL, (PTP
Email: [email protected] Coordinator) Email: [email protected]
NABL has conducted stakeholders’ meetings in the month of May 2022. CEO, NABL explained and clarified the
queries received from the stakeholders and they have expressed their appreciation on the efforts put in by NABL
in resolving the issue of labs. Laboratories were apprised that uniformity in the assessment process in terms of
assessor’s perspective is being addressed by organizing assessors’ conclaves/ connect programs. It was informed
that all the latest updates on NABL activities/ policies were regularly published in our monthly newsletter.
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NABL AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR PROFICIENCY TESTING PROVIDERS (PTP) ON
20TH MAY 2022 AT LUCKNOW
NABL has conducted an awareness program for Proficiency Testing Providers (PTP) on 20th May 2022 at Lucknow.
Around 20 participants have attended the program. An overview of the requirements of PTP accreditation and its
related documents were explained during the program. The participants were sensitized about the need to
develop Proficiency Testing Providers in the country. Potential PTPs were encouraged to come forward for
accreditation as per ISO/IEC 17043.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NABL ACCREDITED CABS
Business opportunity for Mechanical testing laboratories - functional performance of Leur Connectors
use in intravascular or hypodermic applications
Testing laboratories accredited for performance / durability tests, may explore this opportunity to serve the
industry by enhancing their current scope of accreditation.
Standard
ISO 80369-7:2021: Test for Luer connectors.
Business opportunity for Photometry laboratories testing - Retro reflective High Index Glass Beads
Testing laboratories accredited for Glasses/ Mirrors under photometry discipline, may explore this opportunity to
serve the industry by enhancing their current scope of accreditation.
Standard
ASTM E1709: Retroreflective properties of sign materials such as traffic signs and symbols.
Business opportunity for laboratories doing Environmental testing in Electronics and Electrical
Equipment.
Testing laboratories accredited for Environmental test facility may explore this opportunity to serve the industry
by enhancing their current scope of accreditation.
Standard
JSS 5555:2012 - Environmental Test Methods for Electronic and Electrical Equipment.
Business opportunity for laboratories which are capable of testing photosensitive anodized alloy sheet
Testing laboratories accredited for Mechanical testing may explore this opportunity to serve the industry by
enhancing their current scope of accreditation.
Standard
ASTM B209-10: Photosensitive anodized alloy 1100A series aluminium as per ASTM B209-10 standard, in
accordance with GG-P-455 b (Federal Specification) for Braille Signages.
Business opportunity for in Electrical testing laboratories for power supply of welding machine
Testing laboratories accredited for Electrical testing may explore this opportunity to serve the industry by
enhancing their current scope of accreditation.
Standard
IEC 60974 - 1:2012: Ppower sources for arc welding and allied processes designed for industrial and professional
use.
Business opportunity for Electrical testing laboratories for Dielectric Strength for Ebullating Pumps
Testing laboratories accredited for Insulation material and insulators may explore this opportunity to serve the
industry by enhancing their current scope of accreditation.
Standard
ASTM D877: Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes.
ASTM D1816: Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using VDE Electrodes.
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QUALITY CONTROL ORDER (QCO)
Technical Regulations are being brought out in a phased manner by various ministries to improve the quality of
products being placed in the domestic market.
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QUALITY CONTROL ORDER (QCO)
Technical Regulations are being brought out in a phased manner by various ministries to improve the quality of
products being placed in the domestic market.
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QUALITY CONTROL ORDER (QCO)
Technical Regulations are being brought out in a phased manner by various ministries to improve the quality of
products being placed in the domestic market.
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FRESH ACCREDITED LABORATORIES
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20. Supreme Test House, Noida C, M TC-10581
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44. Man Made Textiles Research Association (Mantra), Surat C, M TC-10605
56. Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd., Malur Diagnostic Radiology QA TC-10617
Testing
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68. Srishti Environmental Services (Laboratory Department), C TC-10629
Rajkot
70. Abb Low Voltage Rotating Machine Lab., Abb India Ltd. E TC-10631
Faridabad
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Accreditation Granted to Calibration Laboratories
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Accreditation Granted to Medical Testing Laboratories
7. Pan Nagarabhavi Hospitals Pvt Ltd, Medical Laboratory, CB, CP, H, MIDS MC-5178
Bengaluru
8. HIV Diagnostic Laboratory, District Hospital Dimapur, Dimapur FC, MIDS MC-5179
16. Department of Pathology, The Signature Hospital (A Unit of CB, CP, H MC-5187
Park Medicity (North) Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon
21. Laboratory Manipal Hospitals (Bengaluru) Private Limited, CB, CP, H, MIDS, HP, CY, MC-5192
Bengaluru MT
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22. Healthology Lab (A Unit of Promiso Health Private Limited), MT MC-5193
Bengaluru
23. Max Lab, A Unit of Maxhealthcare Institute Limited, New Delhi CB, CP, H, MIDS, HP, CY, MC-5194
MT, FC
29. Shalby Multi-Specialty Hospital (A Unit of Shalby Limited), Surat CB, CP, H, MIDS MC-5200
MIDS – Microbiology & Infectious Disease Serology; MI – Medical Imaging; MT – Molecular Testing;
FC - Flow Cytometry
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NABL M(EL)T Laboratories
23. Likhitha's Diagnostics and Speciality Lab, ZenRise, Hyderabad CB, H, CP, IS NABL-M(EL)T-00261
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24. Arth Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., Udaipur CB, H NABL-M(EL)T-00262
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Adverse Decision Laboratories
9 Global Test House Private Limited, New Delhi Applicant Lab 20-05-2022 Debar from reapplying
10 Care N Cure Laboratories and MC-3411 27-05-2022 Suspension
Invitro Allergy Testing, Jaipur
11 Advance Diagnostic Center (Department of MC-3865 27-05-2022 Suspension
Pathology), Champa
12 Ashhirwaad Analytical Laboratory, Puducherry TC-8619 27-05-2022 Suspension
13 Laboratory Services Sri Kumaran Hospital, MC-3706 29-05-2022 Withdrawal
Manapparai, Tamil Nadu
14 Molecular Laboratory Genestore India Services MC-3912 29-05-2022 Withdrawal
Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon
15 Genestore India Services Pvt. Ltd., MC-3954 29-05-2022 Withdrawal
GISPL.ML2(952420), Gurgaon
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16 Genestore India Services Pvt. Ltd., MC-3976 29-05-2022 Withdrawal
GISPL.ML3(911767), Gurgaon
17 Genestore India Services Pvt. Ltd., MC-3970 29-05-2022 Withdrawal
GISPL.ML4(180064), Gurgaon
18 Genestore India Services Pvt. Ltd., MC-3975 29-05-2022 Withdrawal
GISPL.ML5(655698), Gurgaon
19 GNV Diagnostic and Research Center, Gwalior MC-3679 29-05-2022 Withdrawal
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Clarification on NABL SYMBOL
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Use of NABL Accredited CAB combined ILAC MRA Mark
Clarification regarding permission from NABL to use NABL Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark
If any NABL accredited CAB wishes to use the NABL Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark, they shall need to
fill in the Appendix ‘A’- Agreement for use of NABL Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark and submit it to
NABL.
The NABL accredited CAB shall use the NABL Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark only after getting written
permission from NABL.
The permission granted from NABL to accredited CAB for use of NABL Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark
is valid only up to the date of validity mentioned in the accreditation certificate and agreement.
In case of renewal of accreditation, CAB is required to seek fresh permission for use of NABL Accredited CAB
Combined ILAC MRA Mark in the renewed accreditation cycle even though there may be no break in continuity of
accreditation between two accreditation cycles.
(for eg. a CAB whose accreditation cycle was 03.06.2018-02.06.2020, got renewed without break in continuity of
accreditation from previous cycle to the next. For the new cycle i.e. 03.06.2020- 02.06.2022 CAB is required to
seek fresh permission from NABL for use of NABL Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark.
NABL shall only grant permission to use ‘NABL Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark’ to NABL accredited
CABs established in economies where the ILAC MRA Mark is registered, or where an application for registration
has been lodged and registration is pending.
NABL shall not permit the use of NABL Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark to the CAB, if there is any on-
going complaint against that particular CAB.
The NABL Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark shall be reproduced only as per the copy of the image
provided by NABL.
The NABL Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA Mark is for use only in reports / certificates issued by the
accredited CAB during the accredited period. It shall not be used in any other way by the accredited CAB.
The accredited CAB can issue report / certificate with NABL Accredited CAB Combined ILAC MRA mark only for the
accredited scope.
The ILAC MRA Mark shall be positioned at the left side of the NABL symbol, but shall appear in close proximity to
each other.
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Only after approval from NABL.
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NABL ACCREDITED LABORATORIES AS ON 31st May 2022
Fields No of Laboratories
Testing 3812
Calibration 880
Medical 2372
Total 7064
Compiled by:
Rozina (Accreditation Officer)
[email protected]
NABL House
Gurugram – 122003
Ph; 0124-4679700
Email: [email protected]