NABL 151

NABL

NATIONAL ACCREDITATION
BOARD FOR TESTING AND
CALIBRATION LABORATORIES

APPLICATION FORM
for

TESTING LABORATORIES

ISSUE NO : 12
ISSUE DATE: 27.06.2012

AMENDMENT NO : 03
AMENDMENT DATE: 23.04.2013

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3.4.1

Date of
Amendment

Amendment
made

22.08.2012

Laboratory locations

16.10.2012

Reasons

Signature
QO

Signature
Director

Internal audit
findings

Quality manager shall APLAC finding

have 4 days training
Laboratory operating
shifts shall identify
the staff working in
shift

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23.04.2013

Change in fee/

GB Decision

assessment
charges structure

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Doc. No: NABL 151
Issue No: 12

Application Form for Testing Laboratories

Issue Date: 27.06.2012
Amend No: 03

Amend Date: 23.04.2013

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CONTENTS
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Information & Instructions for completing an Application Form

Application Form

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Doc. No: NABL 151
Issue No: 12

Application Form for Testing Laboratories

Issue Date: 27.06.2012
Amend No: 03

Amend Date: 23.04.2013

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Information & Instructions for completing an Application Form

1. Application shall be made in the prescribed form NABL 151 only. Separate application form shall be
submitted for each discipline of testing. The application shall consist of the following:
Three copies of completed application form
Two copies of laboratory Quality Manual
Prescribed application fees
Copy of NABL-131 duly signed.
Incomplete application and insufficient number of copies submitted may lead to rejection of
application. In case the space provided is insufficient, please use additional pages clearly indicating to
which section they relate to.
2. The applicant laboratory shall undertake to carry out its testing activities in such a way as to meet the

requirement of ISO/IEC 17025: 2005, additional requirements of NABL and the regulatory authorities,
as applicable at all times.
3. Applicant laboratories are advised to ensure that the latest versions of NABL documents are available
with them.
4. The application fee and other necessary charges related to accreditation process will be applicable as
per the details given below:
F in a n c i a l Ye a r

Application Fee (nonrefundable, to be paid

along with the application)

Enhancement of Scope
(apart from the
scheduled reassessment)

Addition of Testing
Discipline

2013-14
(Rs)

2014-15
(Rs)

17,000

20,000

For each additional product group in each

discipline of testing

8,500

10,000

Forensic Laboratories (covering all subdiscipline):

34,000

40,000

4,000/ group

5,000/ group

For each additional product group in each

discipline of testing

8,500

10,000

For any change in scope of forensic

laboratory

17,000

20,000

17,000

20,000

Testing Laboratories (other than Forensic

laboratories):
Upto 2 product groups per discipline of
testing (eg. Metals & alloys, Food &
agricultural
products,
Drugs
&
pharmaceuticals, Textiles etc.)

Testing Laboratories
Any extension in the existing accredited
scope per group per discipline (except
forensic laboratory)

a.

Testing laboratories except Forensic

Laboratories ( Upto 2 product groups per
discipline of testing)

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b.

For each additional product group in each

discipline of testing

Forensic Laboratories (covering all subdiscipline)

Forensic Laboratories
Any extension in the existing accredited
scope

8,500

10,000

4,000

5,000

c.

Change in Name of
Laboratory or Premises

Any change in the name of the laboratory or

address leading to issue of new accreditation
certificate with scope

4,000 / discipline

5,000 / discipline

Any Change in
Authorized signatory

Any addition of authorized signatory(s) apart

from the scheduled assessment

4,000 / request

5,000/ request

For each assessment

(including
Desktop
surveillance) irrespective of
number of disciplines
Testing Laboratories
(per discipline):

Overhead Charges
Annual Accreditation
Fee
(per year from the date of
accreditation)

8,500

Forensic Laboratories
(covering all sub- discipline):
-

Assessment Charges
(payable after the
completion of assessment
visit to the laboratory)
Travel, Boarding and
Lodging expenditure

10, 000

17,000

20,000

34,000

40,000

Travel, Boarding, Lodging

Honorarium for NABL Assessors
Overhead Charges

Travel to be made by Air in economy class (Apex fare) or by train in 2nd AC Class or by
AC Bus.
The laboratory shall provide the tickets as per above entitlement. If the laboratory is not
able to provide the tickets, NABL will reimburse the expenses incurred by the assessors
as per above entitlement, on production of ticket/ receipt/ boarding pass and
consecutively the incurred expenses (on actuals) shall be paid by the laboratory to NABL
based on the invoice. If the journey is made by own car, the re-imbursement will be
restricted to 2nd AC class fare by train.
The laboratory shall also make arrangements for boarding & lodging for the Assessment
team. A single occupancy AC accommodation may be provided for each Assessor/
Observer in a reasonably good hotel/ guesthouse and arrangement for local
transportation from temporary residence to the laboratory site and airport/ railway station/
bus stand.

Honorarium for NABL

Assessors

Adequacy Audit of Quality Manual by Lead Assessor

Rs.

1,500

Pre-Assessment

Rs.
Rs.

3,000/day
2,500/day

- by Lead Assessor
- by Technical Assessor/ Expert

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Assessment, Surveillance, Verification, Special Visit

- by Lead Assessor
- by Technical Assessor/ Expert

Rs.
Rs.

3,000/day
2,500/day

Note: 1. Payments shall be made in demand draft/ at par cheques in favor of NABL payable at New Delhi.
2. In addition to the above mentioned fee, service tax @ 12.36 % (Existing / as applicable) to be paid along with the
charges / fees

5. Laboratories are advised to familiarize themselves with NABL 100 General Information Brochure,
NABL 216 Procedures for Dealing with Adverse Decisions and NABL 131 Terms and Conditions for
Obtaining and Maintaining Accreditation before filling up this form.
6. The applicant laboratory shall provide photocopies of appropriate document in support of the
legal identity claimed (eg. Registration Certificate under Companies Act, approval from local or
regulatory bodies, etc.)
7. The applicant laboratory shall intimate NABL about any change in the information provided in this
application such as scope applied for accreditation, personnel, location etc. within 15 days from the
date of changes.
8. NABL expects applicant laboratories that are to be accredited to follow the test methods as mentioned
in the current National or International standards and as stipulated by regulatory bodies. Where such
methods do not exist, other validated methods are acceptable. In case laboratory uses in-house
validated methods the validation data should be submitted along with the application.
9. The applicant laboratories must participate satisfactorily in the Proficiency Testing program conducted
by NABL/ APLAC or any other national or international accredited/ recognized PT provider. In cases,
where formal accredited /recognized PT programmes are not available, the laboratory will either initiate
Inter laboratory comparison or participate in Appropriate ILC programme conducted by accredited
/reputed laboratory. The minimum stipulated participation is one type of test per discipline prior to grant
of accreditation. The satisfactory performance shall be defined in term of z score. For unsatisfactory
performance, the laboratory shall take corrective action and inform NABL.
10. The laboratory shall also inform NABL in advance about any reservation with valid reason regarding
appointment of Lead Assessor/ Assessor for the assessment.
11. The applicant laboratory shall be given due notice of any intended changes relating to NABL
accreditation criteria and will also be given such time, as in the opinion of NABL is reasonable to carry
out the necessary changes to its policies/practices & procedure(s). The laboratory shall inform NABL
when such changes have been completed.
12. The application must be filled up carefully to provide required information in such a manner that further
correspondence for seeking clarifications are not required. Particularly the scope of accreditation (para
2.2) shall be complete to indicate unambiguously:
a.
b.
c.
d.

group of products, materials or items tested

specific tests or types of tests performed
specification, standard (method) or technique used with year of publication
range of testing/ limit of detection for each test (as applicable)

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e. uncertainty of measurement (MU) for each test (wherever applicable) at a confidence probability of
95%
13. The details of laboratory locations and the tests which the laboratory intends to cover vide NABL
accreditation must be listed clearly. The tests those are performed at site should be clearly
identified in the scope of accreditation.
Note: Laboratory operates from different locations in the same city may apply for NABL accreditation as a single
laboratory. The details of each location shall be explicitly mentioned in 1.1 of application form. In events where
the laboratory operates from different city/ state, each laboratory shall be applied separately for accreditation.

14. The laboratory shall submit NABL 131 duly signed by the Chief Executive or his/her Authorized
Representative to NABL Secretariat along with this application form. By signing NABL 131 the
laboratory agrees to comply at all times with Terms and Conditions of NABL.
15. The laboratory shall offer the NABL or its representative cooperation in:
a. undertaking any check to verify testing capability of the laboratory.
b. the laboratory shall unambiguously provide names of all authorized signatories who are
responsible for authenticity and issue of test certificates and reports.
c. offering access to relevant areas of the laboratory for witnessing the test being performed.
d. examination of all relevant documentation and records.
e. interaction with all relevant personnel.
16. The laboratory shall take all necessary actions and discharge all non- conformities raised
during the assessment within a maximum time of two months. The same shall be verified to the
satisfaction of NABL. The final decision on accreditation shall rest with NABL.
17. The application shall be kept confidential by NABL and information obtained during the processing of
application, assessment visit and grant of accreditation shall be safeguarded and dealt with impartiality.
The procedure for processing of application for accreditation is given in NABL 100.
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Application Form for Laboratory Accreditation

We apply for NABL accreditation of our testing laboratory as per details given below:
First Accreditation

Renewal of Accreditation

1. Laboratory Details
1.
1

Name of the Testing Laboratory _____________________________________________________

Locations and Address(s)_________________________________________________
Telephone No. _____________________ Fax No. __________________ E-mail ________________
Note: refer cl. 13 for details on laboratory locations

1.
2

Category of Facility(s) applied under the scope of Accreditation

(Please clearly indicate in the scope of accreditation, para 2.2, the test conducted)

a.

Permanent Facility

Yes

No

b.

Site Facility

Yes

No

c.

Mobile facility

Yes

No

Note: for details please refer NABL-130

1.3 Name of Parent Organization ________________________________________________________

(if part of an organization)

Telephone No. _____________________ Fax No. __________________ e-mail ________________

1.4 Legal identity of the laboratory and date of establishment _______________________________
(Please give Registration No. and name of authority who granted the registration. Copy of the certificate shall be enclosed)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

1.5 Type of laboratory by service

open to others

partly open to others

an in-house activity

1.6 Other accreditations _______________________________________________________________

1.7 Indicate exactly how the name and address of the laboratory are to appear on the certificate
(the current bi-lingual system calls for this information)

In English
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
In Hindi __________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

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2. Accreditation Details
2.1 Discipline of Testing for which accreditation is sought

Biological

Mechanical

Chemical

Non-Destructive

Electrical

Optical/ Photometry

Electronic

Radiological

Fluid-Flow

Thermal

Forensic Science

2.2 Scope of Accreditation

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Group of products,
materials or items
tested

Specific tests or types

of tests performed

Specification, standard
Range of testing/
(method) or technique used Limit of detection

Measurement
Uncertainty
( )

Note 1. Laboratories performing site testing shall clearly identify the specific tests on product(s)/ material performed at site
separately.
3. Measurement uncertainty shall be expressed as expanded uncertainty with 95% confidence level
4. Test methods and standards shall be mentioned along with the year of publication of the standard
5. In case of enhancement of scope; it shall be specifically mentioned and clearly identified in the scope of accreditation

3. Organization
3.1 Senior Management (Name, Designation, telephone, Fax, e-mail)
3.1.1 Chief Executive of the laboratory _________________________________________________
3.1.2 Person responsible for the management system _____________________________________
3.1.3 Person responsible for technical operations _________________________________________
3.1.4 Contact person for NABL _______________________________________________________
3.2 Authorized Signatories
3.2.1 Authorized signatories for approval of test reports
(Please refer relevant specific criteria for qualification and experience details)

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Laboratory/
Department/
Section

Name &
Designation
of Signatory

Qualification
with
Specialization

Experience in
years related to
present work

Relevant
Training

Authorized for
which specific
area of testing

Specimen
Signature

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3.3 Organization Chart

3.3.1. Indicate in an organization chart the operating departments of the testing laboratory for which
accreditation is being sought (please append)
3.3.2 Indicate how the testing laboratory is related to external organizations or to its own parent
organization (where applicable)
3.4 Employees
3.4.1 Details of staff
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Designation+

Name

Academic and Professional

Qualifications*

Experience related to
present work (in years)

Relevant
Training

Note: Laboratory shall clearly indicate staff responsible for site testing
Laboratory operating in shifts shall clearly identify the staff working in shifts

* Please clearly indicate the area of specialization

+

Quality Manager shall have 4 days training course on laboratory management system from a reputed institute

4. Equipment and Reference Materials/ Reference standards

4.1 List of equipment available
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Name of
equipment

Model/ type/
year of make

Range and
accuracy

Date of last
calibration

Calibration due on *

Calibrated by**

4.2 List of reference materials/ reference standards available +

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Name of reference material/

strain/ culture/ standard

Source

Date of expiry/
Calibration validity

Traceability

* The laboratory to decide the calibration interval based on ISO 10012 or ILAC-G24
** Please mention name of calibration agency. In case the equipment is calibrated in-house, same needs to be clearly indicated
under this column.
+ information should be provided for reference standards only and not for all testing and measuring equipment.
\

5. Internal Audit and Management Review

5.1 Date /schedule of last Internal Audit _________________________________________________
5.1.1 Whether all requirements of ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 covering all activities of laboratory have
been audited at least once in last one year
YES/NO
5.2 Date of last Management review ___________________________________________________
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6. Proficiency Testing
Participation in NABL/ APLAC/ any other Inter Laboratory Comparison
(for details and requirements please refer to ISO/IEC 17043, NABL 162 , NABL 163)

l.

Product/
Material

Details of
Test(s)

o.

Date of
Testing

Nodal Laboratory/
Performance in
PT Provider
terms of Z
(Accreditation Body/
score
Country)

Corrective Action
Taken (if any)

7. Application Fees
7.1 Number of groups* applied for accreditation__________________________________________
7.2 Application fees (Rs. )
___________________________________________________________
7.3

DD / Cheque** number
__________________________________________________________
*information regarding the groups applied for accreditation in each discipline. Refer relevant specific criteria for
more details on groups.
**NABL will accept at par cheques also. All payments shall be made in favor of 'NABL' payable at New Delhi.

8. Declaration by the laboratory

We declare that
8.1 We are familiar with the terms and conditions of maintaining accreditation (NABL 131), which is
enclosed and will abide by them.
8.2 We agree to comply fully with ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 for the accreditation of testing laboratory.
8.3 We agree to comply with accreditation procedures, pay all costs for pre-assessment, assessment,
verification visit (if any), surveillance and reassessment irrespective of the result.
8.3 We agree to co-operate with the assessment team appointed by NABL for examination of all
relevant documents by them and their visits to those parts of the laboratory that are part of the
scope of accreditation.
8.4 We satisfy all national, regional and local regulatory requirements for operating a laboratory.
8.5 __________________________________________________________________________ has
provided consultancy for preparing towards NABL accreditation. (Information regarding any
individual or organization who provided consultancy (if any) for NABL accreditation shall be
declared)
8.6 All information provided in this application is true.
Signature of laboratory head/ Laboratory director __________________________________________
Name & Designation ________________________________________________________________
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Date & Place ______________________________________________________________________

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9. Application Form - Check List

Information / details provided as part of application

Availability

l.
1.
2.

Three copies of application in each discipline (eg. Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical

etc)
Two copies of Quality Manual (latest issue) according to ISO/IEC 17025: 2005

3.

Application fees
a) Information on total groups applied for accreditation
b) Estimated applicable fees as per NABL 151
c) Demand Draft in favour of 'NABL'

6.

Copy of Legal Identity (Registration Details of the Laboratory)

7.

Scope of Accreditation with Test Methods, Range of Testing and MU

8.

Details of Senior Management with Designation and Contact Details

9.

List of staff and proposed Authorized Signatories

10.

Organization Chart enclosed

11.

List of Equipments / Reference Material used with details of Traceability

12.

Details of PT/ILC participation

13.

Dates of Internal Audit and Management Review

14.

Declaration about the Consultant (if any)

15.

Signed copy of NABL 131 (latest issue)

Verified the above details and confirmed the availability of all required documents/ details as part of
application form.
Signature of Laboratory Head/Director ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name & Designation ____________________________________________________________________
Date & Place __________________________________________________________________________

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