NABL 17025:2017 Accreditation Consultants in Mumbai, India by Ikon Consultancy Services
Ikon Consultancy Services is a trusted NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification consultant in Mumbai, supporting testing and calibration laboratories across Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Raigad, and across India. We help laboratories establish technically competent, audit-ready systems that meet NABL and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements with confidence.
With hands-on experience in laboratory quality systems, our consultants work closely with lab owners, quality managers, and technical teams to ensure smooth NABL accreditation without disrupting daily laboratory operations.
NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is essential for laboratories that need to demonstrate technical competence, accuracy of results, and global credibility. At Ikon Consultancy Services, we provide end-to-end NABL 17025 consulting services, including documentation, implementation support, training, internal audits, and complete assistance during NABL assessments.
Our consultancy approach is practical, structured, and aligned with current NABL assessment expectations, helping laboratories achieve accreditation within planned timelines.
What is NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation?
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is the international standard that defines the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. In India, this standard is implemented and accredited by NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories).
The standard ensures that laboratories are technically competent, follow validated methods, use calibrated equipment, maintain data integrity, and produce reliable, traceable, and accurate test or calibration results.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 applies to laboratories performing chemical, mechanical, biological, electrical, environmental, calibration, and analytical testing activities, regardless of laboratory size.
Why NABL 17025 Accreditation is Important for Laboratories
In today’s regulated and competitive environment, laboratories are expected to deliver results that are technically valid, reproducible, and internationally acceptable. NABL ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation helps laboratories build trust with regulators, customers, and accreditation bodies.
Accreditation demonstrates that your laboratory operates as per defined quality and technical requirements, reducing the risk of errors, disputes, re-testing, and non-acceptance of reports.
Who Needs NABL ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation in India?
NABL ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is highly recommended and often mandatory for testing and calibration laboratories involved in regulatory testing, government projects, tenders, exports, and third-party inspections.
This includes chemical testing labs, calibration laboratories, environmental testing labs, food testing labs, pharmaceutical testing labs, construction material testing labs, electrical and mechanical testing labs, and research laboratories supporting regulated industries.
Laboratories dealing with government departments, PSUs, OEMs, and international clients benefit significantly from NABL accreditation.
NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Implementation Requirements – Management & Technical Competence
Many laboratories struggle not because of technical gaps, but due to weak documentation, unclear roles, or poor control of records. Our consultants address these issues step by step to ensure smooth NABL accreditation.
- Define clear roles, responsibilities, and authorities for laboratory operations and management to ensure accountability and effective control of activities.
- Perform all testing and calibration strictly as per defined national or international standards, validated methods, or approved procedures.
- Develop, implement, and maintain essential quality documents such as quality manuals, standard operating procedures, work instructions, formats, and records.
- Ensure all samples are properly identified, handled, stored, and documented to maintain traceability and sample integrity throughout the testing or calibration process.
- Follow documented and approved procedures consistently for all laboratory tasks, including sampling, testing, calibration, data analysis, and reporting.
- Monitor and regularly check the quality of test and calibration results through internal quality control, proficiency testing, or inter-laboratory comparisons.
- Prepare controlled test and calibration reports that include test results along with estimation of measurement uncertainty wherever applicable.
- Ensure data integrity by maintaining secure, accurate, and traceable records for raw data, calculations, electronic records, and final reports.
- Validate analytical processes used for sampling, testing, and calibration to confirm they are suitable for their intended purpose.
- Identify, document, analyze, and control non-conforming test or calibration results, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure laboratory personnel are competent for their assigned roles based on education, training, experience, and demonstrated skills.
- Monitor and control environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and electromagnetic interference that may affect test or calibration results.
- Record, investigate, and formally address all customer inquiries, feedback, and complaints to improve service quality and customer confidence.
NABL-ISO/IEC 17025 Implementation Steps
- Appoint a dedicated project manager or project owner to plan, coordinate, and monitor all NABL accreditation activities across the laboratory.
- Define the scope of NABL accreditation by identifying specific tests, calibration parameters, methods, locations, and technical activities to be covered.
- Study and understand ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements along with NABL guidelines, assessor expectations, and applicable regulatory obligations.
- Conduct a detailed gap analysis to compare existing laboratory practices with NABL-ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and identify technical, documentation, and system gaps.
- Prepare a structured action plan based on gap analysis findings, clearly defining responsibilities, timelines, and resources required for implementation.
- Develop and update essential ISO/IEC 17025 documentation including quality manuals, SOPs, test methods, calibration procedures, formats, and records.
- Implement documented procedures across laboratory operations, ensuring staff follow defined methods for testing, calibration, sampling, and reporting.
- Strengthen technical competence through method validation, equipment calibration, measurement uncertainty evaluation, and participation in proficiency testing programs.
- Conduct internal audits to verify system effectiveness and identify areas requiring corrective or preventive action.
- Facilitate management review meetings to ensure top management involvement, decision-making, and allocation of resources.
- Perform a pre-assessment audit to evaluate readiness before the official NABL assessment.
- Support laboratories during Stage 1 and Stage 2 NABL assessments by addressing assessor queries and closing non-conformities effectively.
- Maintain accreditation through surveillance audits, periodic re-evaluation, corrective actions, and continual improvement activities.
NABL 17025 Accreditation Process – Step by Step
- Conduct a detailed gap analysis to evaluate existing laboratory practices against ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and NABL requirements.
- Define the scope of accreditation, including test parameters, calibration ranges, methods, and locations.
- Provide awareness and implementation training to laboratory personnel to align understanding with NABL assessor expectations.
- Develop and implement ISO/IEC 17025 documentation such as quality manuals, SOPs, technical procedures, formats, and records.
- Support method validation, equipment calibration, measurement uncertainty evaluation, and technical controls.
- Conduct internal auditor training and perform internal audits to verify system effectiveness.
- Facilitate management review meetings to ensure leadership involvement and resource allocation.
- Perform a pre-assessment audit to check laboratory readiness before the official NABL assessment.
- Support laboratories during Stage 1 NABL assessment and address documentation-related observations.
- Provide on-site or remote support during Stage 2 NABL assessment and assist in closing non-conformities.
- Support accreditation approval, certificate issuance, and post-accreditation surveillance audits.
Benefits of NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation
NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation delivers measurable value to laboratories by strengthening technical competence, improving operational control, and building long-term credibility. The benefits are seen not only in external recognition but also in day-to-day laboratory efficiency, accuracy of results, and overall business growth. Accreditation helps laboratories establish confidence in their testing and calibration activities while positioning them as reliable and competent service providers.
Internal Benefits
- Improves accuracy and reliability of testing and calibration results
- Increases confidence through validated methods and proper documentation
- Enhances control over laboratory operations and workflows
- Strengthens technical competence and consistency in test results
- Reduces errors, rework, and operational non-conformities
- Improves employee performance through defined roles and structured systems
- Streamlines internal management and boosts overall efficiency
- Supports measurable business growth through improved processes
External Benefits
- Builds strong trust and confidence among clients and stakeholders
- Provides national and international recognition for technical competence
- Reduces the need for multiple customer audits and assessments
- Improves acceptance of test reports by regulators and industries
- Enhances market credibility and competitive advantage
- Saves time and costs through standardized and efficient operations
Why Choose Ikon Consultancy Services for NABL 17025 Accreditation?
Ikon Consultancy Services has extensive experience in supporting laboratories across India and overseas. Our NABL consultants understand both quality management systems and technical laboratory operations, ensuring practical and implementable solutions.
We focus on time-bound accreditation, transparent consulting, and complete handholding throughout the NABL process. Our goal is not just certification, but long-term compliance and system maturity.
NABL 17025 Consultants in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel & Raigad
With a strong local presence in Mumbai and surrounding industrial regions, we provide on-site NABL 17025 consulting support to laboratories across Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Raigad, and nearby areas. Our proximity ensures faster response, better coordination, and effective implementation support.
Get Started with NABL ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
If you are looking for reliable NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification consultants in Mumbai, Ikon Consultancy Services is ready to support your laboratory from planning to accreditation and beyond.