The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), has launched India’s first-of-its-kind accreditation scheme for mobile food testing laboratories under the integrated assessment program at the ‘Gunvatta Samanvaya – A multilateral MoU exchange ceremony’ held at Hotel Ashoka, New Delhi.
The initiative aims to expand access to reliable, quality-assured and internationally benchmarked food testing services closer to communities. The event witnessed a multilateral MoU exchange among participating organizations, reinforcing efforts towards greater regulatory convergence, coordinated assessments and a more integrated and efficient quality infrastructure.
Amardeep Singh Bhatia, secretary, department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT), along with senior officials from QCI, NABL, regulatory authorities and commodity boards associated with the integrated assessment framework (IAF), attended the event.
The accreditation scheme, developed by NABL, establishes a framework for mobile food testing laboratories to provide reliable, quality-assured and internationally benchmarked testing services closer to communities. By extending accredited food testing beyond conventional laboratory settings, the initiative is expected to strengthen food safety surveillance, improve access to quality testing, support faster regulatory interventions and enhance consumer confidence.
The multilateral MoU Exchange brought participating organizations together to reaffirm their commitment towards coordinated assessments, regulatory harmonization and strengthening the integrated assessment framework. The initiative seeks to reduce duplication in assessment processes, promote mutual recognition, improve regulatory efficiency and facilitate ease of doing business while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Addressing the gathering, Bhatia underscored the importance of embedding quality across the entire value chain. He said initiatives such as ‘Gunvatta Samanvaya’ would contribute to India’s growth journey towards 2047 by promoting quality-led practices.
Chairperson, NABL, Sandip Shah, highlighted the significance of the accreditation scheme and the integrated assessment framework, emphasizing the role of collaborative assessment processes and credible institutions in supporting India’s development.
Chakravarthy T. Kannan, secretary general, Quality Council of India (QCI), emphasized the importance of collaboration, convergence and mutual trust in building a strong quality ecosystem. He noted that the ‘Gunvatta Samanvaya’ initiative, along with the accreditation scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories, would contribute to strengthening India’s quality infrastructure and taking quality-assured testing services closer to communities.
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Naresh Khanna – 10 February 2025
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