**Summary:**
The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), under the Quality Council of India (QCI), launched a new Medical Application Portal for ISO 15189:2022 applicant laboratories on August 19, 2025. The online portal aims to enhance ease, efficiency, and transparency in the accreditation process for medical laboratories. Key improvements include a restructured application flow, standardized templates, a pre-registration checklist, an intuitive interface, and multi-user access. QCI Chairperson Shri Jaxay Shah estimates that tasks which previously took weeks or months can now be completed in two to three hours. NABL Chairperson Dr. Sandip Shah emphasized the portal's role in making the accreditation process more transparent and efficient. The initiative intends to benefit medical laboratories across India by providing a digital platform for accreditation under ISO 15189:2022. The launch included a live demonstration, a feature walkthrough, and a Q&A session with medical laboratories.
Key Entities Referenced
Dr. Sandip Shah: Chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories: NABL is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI) responsible for accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories.
ISO 15189:2022: An international standard specifying quality management system requirements particular to medical laboratories.
Quality Council of India: QCI is an autonomous body responsible for maintaining national accreditation infrastructure.
NABL Medical Application Portal: A new online portal launched by NABL designed for ISO 15189:2022 applicant laboratories to enhance the accreditation process.
Shri Jaxay Shah: Chairperson of the Quality Council of India (QCI).
India: The country where the initiative is being implemented, focusing on improving the healthcare quality ecosystem.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry under which NABL functions; signifies governmental support for the initiative.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
NABL launches new Medical Application Portal for
ISO 15189:2022 applicant laboratories
Portal to enhance ease, efficiency and transparency
in accreditation process
Significant step towards strengthening India’s
healthcare quality ecosystem
Posted On: 19 AUG 2025 5:18PM by PIB Delhi
The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of
the Quality Council of India (QCI), today launched its new Medical Application Portal designed for ISO
15189:2022 applicant laboratories. The online portal was unveiled during a virtual event titled “GOING
LIVE”, marking a major step in NABL’s mission to enhance ease, efficiency, and transparency in the
accreditation process.
The newly launched NABL Medical Application Portal has been reimagined to mirror the real-world
operations of medical laboratories, offering a streamlined application process with improved user experience,
reduced timelines, and greater accuracy. The portal introduces several enhancements including a restructured
application flow, standardized templates, a comprehensive pre-registration checklist, an intuitive interface,
and a multi-user access feature that enables laboratories to assign multiple users with distinct access rights.
This is expected to accelerate data entry, enhance oversight, and ensure accountability throughout the
accreditation lifecycle.
Chairperson, QCI, Shri Jaxay Shah said that with the new NABL Medical Application Portal, tasks that once
took weeks or even months can now be completed within just two to three hours. He added that this marks
one of the most significant disruptions in the quality ecosystem and that the same approach will now be
extended to other sectors, embedding technology-driven efficiency, innovation, and responsiveness at the
heart of India’s quality journey.
Chairperson, NABL, Dr. Sandip Shah said that the portal is a transformational step towards making the
accreditation process more transparent and efficient. He added that with multi-user access and simplified
features, NABL is enhancing ease of doing business for laboratories and reinforcing its commitment to India’s
quality ecosystem.
The initiative is expected to benefit hundreds of medical laboratories across India, providing them with an
intuitive, transparent, and efficient digital platform for accreditation under ISO 15189:2022. The launch event
included a live demonstration of the portal, a walkthrough of its features, and an interactive Q&A session with
participants from medical laboratories nationwide.
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Abhishek Dayal/ Abhijith Narayanan/ Ishita Biswas(Release ID: 2158005)