National Lab Directory

(Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution)

 

WHAT

The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution launched the National Lab Directory.

• National Lab Directory is a one-stop-shop for all testing needs of the industries, academia and researchers who need to get their Testing Facilities accredited/certified/recognised.

 

HIGHLIGHTS AND FEATURES

• The National Lab Directory is an online platform created by the National Standards Body of India, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
• The National Lab Directory presently encompasses NABL accredited, BIS Recognised/Empanelled Labs, Hallmarking Labs.
• 4500 labs have now been linked through this directory, which will provide one-stop shop for testing.
• The labs which are recognised/notified by FASAI, APEDA, EIC, can also be indicated accordingly.
• All testing facilities for various labs can be searched by Products, IS standards, etc.
• There is an interactive Geographical Information System and Drill Down Dashboard for intelligent search.

 

BENEFITS

• It will benefit stakeholders such as manufacturers, regulatory agencies, consumers, government and research institutions in identifying the test facilities.
• The test facility is required for assessing conformity of relevant products or in testing for the purpose of research and development.

 

Source: PIB

 

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