List of Accredited laboratories whose accreditation cycle has been extended Posted on 19.06.2026
Clarification on ULR No. (based on new format of certificate No.) Posted on 15.06.2026
Announcement regarding NABL symbol with respect to new format of NABL accreditation certificate number Posted on 12.06.2026
Announcement regarding new format of accreditation certificate number Posted on 05.06.2026
In accordance with the requirements of the concerned Regulatory Body(ies), in-house testing laboratories of Food Business Operators (manufacturers, processors, exporters, etc.) are not eligible for recognition/approval by the Regulatory Body(ies) under the Integrated Assessment programme. Posted on 01.06.2026
Eligibility criteria for CGHS Empanelment of Super Specialty Hospital and Diagnostic Laboratories and Imaging Centres. For further details CLICK HERE Posted on 07.05.2026
Release of NABL 137 “Specific Criteria for Accreditation of Software & IT System Testing Laboratories” Issue No. 01, Issue Date: 14-Oct-2019, Amd 02, Amd. Date: 28-Apr-2026 Posted on 29.04.2026
The cooling off period as per the Regulator’s requirement is applicable for laboratories accredited under Integrated assessment scheme, in case of any action taken as per NABL 216 against the accreditation status of such labs Posted on 10.03.2026
Release of NABL 154 “Application Form for Integrated Assessment of Testing Laboratories” Issue No. 1, Issue Date: 19-Nov.-2018, Amd. No. 06, Amendment Date: 09-Feb-2026 Posted on 10.02.2026
Release of NABL 127 “Procedure for Integrated Assessment & Additional Requirements of Regulatory Body(ies) For Testing Laboratories” Issue No. 2, Issue Date: 06-Jan.-2023, Amd. No. 04, Amendment Date: 09-Feb-2026 Posted on 10.02.2026
Release of NABL 100A “General Information Brochure”, Issue No. 1, Issue Date: 23-Nov.-2022, Amd. No. 05, Amendment Date: 03-Feb-2026 Posted on 03.02.2026
Release of NABL 131 “Terms and Conditions for Obtaining and Maintaining NABL Accreditation” Issue No. 08, Issue Date: 16-July-2020, Amd_04, Amd. Date: 23-Jan-2026- Posted on 23.01.2026
Release of NABL 135 Specific Criteria for Accreditation of Medical Imaging – Conformity Assessment Bodies, Issue No. 01, Issue Date: 09-May-2019, Amd_04, Amd. Date: 05-Jan-2026 Posted on 06.01.2026
Release of NABL 160A “Guide for Preparing Management System Document/Quality Manual for Testing/Calibration Laboratories” Issue No. 01, Issue Date: 02-Jan-2026 Posted on 02.01.2026
Release of NABL 120 “Guidance for Classification of Product Groups in Testing & Calibration Field” Issue No.: 01, Issue Date: 12-Feb-2019, Amd. No. 06, Amd. Date: 22-Dec-2025 Posted on 23.12.2025
Release of NABL 131 “Terms & Conditions for Obtaining and Maintaining NABL Accreditation” Issue No.: 08 Issue Date: 16-Jul-2020, Amd. No. 03 Amd. Date: 17-Nov-2025 Posted on 17.11.2025
Release of NABL 112B “Guidance document: Medical Laboratories” Issue No.: 01 Issue Date: 18-Dec-2024, Amd. No. 01 Amd. Date: 04-Nov-2025 Posted on 06.11.2025
Release of NABL 138 “Specific Criteria for Air Quality Monitoring Equipment Calibration Laboratories” Issue No.: 01 Issue Date: 22-Jan-2020, Amd. No. 02 Amd. Date: 03-Nov-2025 Posted on 04.11.2025
Please note that from 01st November 2025, the invoices generated by NABL, QCI will be under the Delhi GST registration Posted on 29.10.2025
NABL accredited Medical laboratories will get 15% higher rates than non- accredited laboratories under CGHS Posted on 14.10.2025
Release of NABL 219 ‘Assessment Forms and Checklist (Based on ISO/IEC 17025: 2017)‘ Issue No.: 02 Issue Date: 16-Feb-2021, Amd. No. 02 Amd. Date: 01-Sep-2025 Posted on 02.09.2025- Release of NABL 100B ‘Accreditation Process and Procedure)‘ Issue No.: 01 Issue Date: 23-Nov-2022, Amd. No. 03 Amd. Date: 27-Aug-2025 Posted on 27.08.2025
- Release of NABL 128 ‘ Criteria and Procedure for NABL Medical (Entry Level) Testing Labs {NABL M(EL)T Labs} Recognition Program ‘, Issue No.: 03 Issue Date: 30-Jul-2020, Amd. No. 02 Amd. Date: 20-Aug-2025 Posted on 20.08.2025
- Release of NABL 155 ‘Application Form and Checklist for NABL Medical (Entry Level) Testing labs {NABL M(EL)T Labs} Recognition Program’,Issue No.: 02 Issue Date: 30-Jul-2020, Amd. No. 01 Amd. Date: 19-Aug-2025 Posted on 19.08.2025
- Release of NABL 127 “Procedure for Integrated Assessment & Additional Requirements for Regulatory Body(ies) for Testing Laboratories”, Issue No.: 02 Issue Date: 06-Jan-2023, Amd. No. 02, Amd. Date: 08-Aug-2025 Posted on 11.08.2025
- Release of NABL 218A ‘Checklist for Annual Surveillance’ Issue No.: 01 Issue Date: 06-Aug-2025 Posted on 07.08.2025
- Release of NABL 229: “Specific Criteria for Accreditation of Biobank”, Issue No. 01, Issue Date: 26-Sep-2024, Amendment No. 01, Amendment Date: 04-Apr-2025 Posted on 04.04.2025
- Release of NABL 136: “Specific Criteria for Accreditation of Quality Assurance Testing Facilities for Diagnostic Radiology X-Ray Equipment”, Issue No. 02, Issue Date: 24-Aug-2021, Amendment No. 01, Amendment Date: 04-Apr-2025 Posted on 04.04.2025
- Laboratory accredited under Product Based Accreditation Posted on 04.04.2025
- Accreditation validity increased from 2 years to 4 years with yearly onsite surveillance and reassessment every 2 years. Posted on 16.10.2024
Interaction of Applicant Labs with NABL Officials through VC Posted on 11.07.2023
List of Products for Product based Accreditation Posted on 10.05.2022
- Clarification on Unique Laboratory Report (ULR) Posted on 13.12.2021
- Clarification on Unique Laboratory Report (ULR) Number Posted on 11.11.2021


