Testing Laboratories: Application Form

NABL 151
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION
NABL BOARD FOR TESTING AND
CALIBRATION LABORATORIES
APPLICATION FORM
for TESTING LABORATORIES
ISSUE NO : 12 AMENDMENT NO : 00
ISSUE DATE: 27.06.2012 AMENDMENT DATE: --
AMENDMENT SHEET
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National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Doc. No: NABL 151 Application Form for Testing Laboratories
Issue No: 12 Issue Date: 27.06.2012 Amend No: 00 Amend Date: -- Page No: 1/11
CONTENTS
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1 Information & Instructions for completing an Application Form 3

2 Application Form 7

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 inanc ia l Year
2011-12 2012-13
(Rs) (Rs)
Application Fee (non- Testing Laboratories (other than Forensic

refundable, to be paid laboratories):
along with the application) Upto 2 product groups per discipline of 14,000 15,000
testing (eg. Metals & alloys, Food &
agricultural products, Drugs &
pharmaceuticals, Textiles etc.)
For each additional product group in each 7,000 7,500

discipline of testing
Forensic Laboratories (covering all sub- 28,000 30,000

discipline):
Enhancement of Scope Testing Laboratories

(apart from renewal Any extension in the existing accredited 2,800 / group 3,000 / group
assessment) scope per discipline of testing
For each additional product group in each 7,000 7,500
discipline of testing (same as initial
assessment)
For additional discipline of testing
a. Testing laboratories except Forensic 14,000 15,000

Laboratories
b. Forensic Laboratories (covering all sub-

28,000 30,000
discipline)
Forensic Laboratories
Any extension in the existing accredited 2,800 3,000
scope
Change in Name of Any change in the name of the laboratory or 2,800 / discipline 3,000 / discipline
Laboratory or premises address leading to issue of new
accreditation certificate with scope
Annual Accreditation Testing Laboratories 14,000 15,000

Fee (per discipline):
(per year from the date of
accreditation)
Forensic Laboratories 28,000 30,000
(covering all sub- discipline):
Assessment Charges - Travel, Boarding, Lodging

(payable after the - Honorarium for NABL Assessors
completion of assessment - Overhead Charges
visit to the laboratory)
Travel, Boarding and Travel to be made by Air in economy class (Apex fare) or by train in 2nd AC Class or by
Lodging expenditure 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. 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 Adequacy Audit of Quality Manual by Lead Assessor Rs. 1,000
Assessors
Pre-Assessment - by Lead Assessor Rs. 2,500
- by Technical Assessor/ Expert Rs. 2,000
Assessment, Surveillance, Verification, Special Visit

- by Lead Assessor Rs. 2,500
per day
- by Technical Assessor/ Expert Rs. 2,000
per day
2011-12 2012-13
(Rs) (Rs)
Overhead Charges For each assessment (including Desktop surveillance) 7000 7500
irrespective of number of disciplines

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. group of products, materials or items tested

b. specific tests or types of tests performed
c. specification, standard (method) or technique used with year of publication
d. range of testing/ limit of detection for each test (as applicable)
e. uncertainty of measurement (MU) for each test (wherever applicable) at a confidence probability of
95%
13. 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
(para 2.2).

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. Name of the Testing Laboratory
1 _____________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
Telephone No. _____________________ Fax No. __________________ E-mail ________________
1. Category of Facility(s) applied under the scope of Accreditation

2
(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 O ther 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 __________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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

Sl Group of products, Specific tests or types Specification, standard Range of testing/ Measurement
no materials or items of tests performed (method) or technique used Limit of detection Uncertainty
tested ( )
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)
Sl Laboratory/ Name & Qualification Experience in Relevant Authorized for Specimen

no Department/ Designation of with years related to Training which specific Signature
Section Signatory Specialization present work area of testing

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 (please clearly indicate staff responsible for site testing)
Sl Name Designation Academic and Professional Experience related to Relevant
no Qualifications* present work (in years) Training
* Please clearly indicate the area of specialization
4. Equipment and Reference Materials/ Reference standards
4.1 List of equipment available

Sl Name of Model/ type/ Range and Date of last Calibration due on * Calibrated by**
no equipment year of make accuracy calibration
4.2 List of reference materials/ reference standards available +

Sl. Name of reference material/ Source Date of expiry/ Traceability
no. strain/ culture/ standard Calibration validity
* 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

___________________________________________________
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)
Sl. Product/ Details of Date of Nodal Laboratory/ Performance in Corrective Action

no. Material Test(s) Testing PT Provider terms of Z Taken (if any)
(Accreditation Body/ score
Country)
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 ________________________________________________________________

Date & Place ______________________________________________________________________

9. Application Form - Check List
Sl. Information / details provided as part of application Availability
1. Three copies of application in each discipline (eg. Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical etc)
2. 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 __________________________________________________________________________

3rd Floor, NISCAIR
14, Satsang Vihar Marg
New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi – 110 067
Tel.: +91-11 46499999
Fax: +91-11 26529716
Website: www.nabl-india.org

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NABL 151

Sl Page Clause Date of Amendment Reasons Signature Signature

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Sl. No Title Page

1 Information & Instructions for completing an Application Form 3

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Application Fee (non- Testing Laboratories (other than Forensic

For each additional product group in each 7,000 7,500

Forensic Laboratories (covering all sub- 28,000 30,000

Enhancement of Scope Testing Laboratories

For additional discipline of testing

a. Testing laboratories except Forensic 14,000 15,000

b. Forensic Laboratories (covering all sub-

Annual Accreditation Testing Laboratories 14,000 15,000

Assessment Charges - Travel, Boarding, Lodging

Assessment, Surveillance, Verification, Special Visit

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

a. group of products, materials or items tested

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

First Accreditation Renewal of Accreditation

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

c. Mobile facility Yes No

1.3 Name of Parent Organization

1.4 Legal identity of the laboratory and date of establishment _____________-

1.5 Type of laboratory by service

1.6 O ther accreditations

2.1 Discipline of Testing for which accreditation is sought

2.2 Scope of Accreditation

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

Sl Laboratory/ Name & Qualification Experience in Relevant Authorized for Specimen

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

* Please clearly indicate the area of specialization

4. Equipment and Reference Materials/ Reference standards

4.1 List of equipment available

4.2 List of reference materials/ reference standards available +

5. Internal Audit and Management Review

5.1 Date /schedule of last Internal Audit

5.2 Date of last Management review

Participation in NABL/ APLAC/ any other Inter Laboratory Comparison

Sl. Product/ Details of Date of Nodal Laboratory/ Performance in Corrective Action

7.1 Number of groups* applied for accreditation__________________________________________

8. Declaration by the laboratory

Signature of laboratory head/ Laboratory director __________________________________________

Name & Designation ________________________________________________________________

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Sl. Information / details provided as part of application Availability

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

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