National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB)

What National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) does

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) is India's national accreditation body for certification, inspection, and validation & verification bodies (collectively referred to as Conformity Assessment Bodies or CABs). Established in 2000 as a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), NABCB operates as an autonomous body under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The organization assesses and accredits CABs against international standards including ISO/IEC 17021-1 (Management Systems Certification), ISO/IEC 17065 (Product Certification), ISO/IEC 17024 (Personnel Certification), ISO/IEC 17020 (Inspection Bodies), and ISO/IEC 17029 (Validation & Verification). NABCB is a signatory to the Multilateral Recognition Arrangements (MLAs) of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), and the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), enabling cross-border acceptance of accredited certifications.

NABCB's service portfolio spans 30+ accreditation schemes covering industries including Food Safety (FSSC 22000, FSSC 24000, BRCGS, IFS, GLOBALG.A.P.), Information Security (ISO/IEC 27001), IT Service Management (ISO/IEC 20000-1), Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 45001), Energy Management (ISO 50001), Aerospace (AQMS), Automotive Cybersecurity (ISASecure), AI Management Systems (ISO 42001), and carbon market schemes (CCTS, CORSIA, VCS, Gold Standard). The organization has accredited 300+ CABs operating in 15+ countries, with 25,000+ accredited certificates issued downstream. Regulatory mandates from FSSAI, PNGRB, DGCA, BEE, CDSCO, BIS, and other government bodies prescribe NABCB accreditation for market access across food safety, gas supply, aviation, energy efficiency, pharmaceutical, and product certification domains.

NABCB operates on a subscription-based revenue model where accreditation fees are structured as annual charges based on the turnover of the accredited legal entity, with fee schedules documented separately for each CAB category. Distribution is direct via the NABCB portal (nabcbportal.qci.org.in) and New Delhi headquarters engagement, with no intermediary resellers. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise engagement with ecosystem partnerships, leveraging recognitions from international scheme owners (GlobalG.A.P., FSSC, BRCGS, IFS, PEFC, SERI, GSA) and regulatory mandates. Marketing includes weekly public forums, webinars, newsletters, and participation in industry events. The leadership team comprises CEO Mr. N. Venkateswaran (appointed September 2025) and Chairperson Dr. Ravi P. Singh, supported by ~25 secretariat staff across Joint Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director, and Accreditation Officer roles.

Name

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB)

Legal name

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB)

Website

https://nabcb.qci.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) is India's government-backed national accreditation body that assesses and accredits Conformity Assessment Bodies (certification, inspection, and validation bodies) against international standards, serving 300+ CABs across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

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Product category

Conformity Assessment Accreditation Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Accreditation Coordination, Recognition & Meta-Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ), Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• Conformity assessment accreditation
• Certification body accreditation
• Inspection body accreditation
• Management systems certification
• Validation verification accreditation

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Accreditation Fees: NABCB charges accreditation fees based on the annual turnover of the legal entity applying for accreditation. Different fee structures exist for Inspection Bodies, Management Systems Certification Bodies, Product Certification Bodies, Personnel Certification Bodies, and Validation & Verification Bodies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NABCB is India's national accreditation body for conformity assessment bodies. It assesses and accredits Certification Bodies, Inspection Bodies, and Validation & Verification Bodies against international standards (ISO/IEC 17021-1, 17065, 17024, 17020, 17029) to confirm their technical competence and impartiality. Accreditation is provided across five core service lines: Management Systems, Product/Process, Personnel, Inspection, and Validation & Verification.

Product overview

NABCB operates as India's national accreditation body providing five core accreditation services for conformity assessment bodies: Inspection Body Accreditation (ISO/IEC 17020:2012), Management Systems Certification Body Accreditation (ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015), Product/Process Certification Body Accreditation (ISO/IEC 17065:2012), Personnel Certification Body Accreditation (ISO/IEC 17024:2012), and Validation & Verification Body Accreditation (ISO/IEC 17029:2019). Each core service encompasses multiple specialized scheme portfolios covering various industry sectors, international standards, and certification schemes. The organization functions as an accreditation body rather than a technology product company, providing conformity assessment services to certification, inspection, and validation/verification bodies across industries including food, textiles, chemical, construction, aerospace, energy, healthcare, and environmental sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inspection Body Accreditation Accreditation for inspection bodies as per ISO/IEC 17020:2012. NABCB offers Type A, B, and C inspection body accreditation based on the interdependence between the inspection body and the inspection target.
• Management Systems Certification Body Accreditation Accreditation for certification bodies providing audit and certification of management systems as per ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, covering QMS, EMS, FSMS, ISMS, ITSMS, OHSMS, and sector-specific standards.
• Product/Process Certification Body Accreditation Accreditation for bodies certifying products, processes, and services per ISO/IEC 17065:2012. Covers schemes including GLOBALG.A.P., GSA-BAP, BRCGS, IFS, PEFC, NCCF, AYUSH, IndG.A.P., and others.
• Personnel Certification Body Accreditation Accreditation for certification bodies operating certification of persons as per ISO/IEC 17024:2012. Recognizes individual competence to perform specific tasks or jobs.
• Validation & Verification Body Accreditation Accreditation for validation and verification bodies as per ISO/IEC 17029:2019. Covers schemes including Greenhouse Gases (ISO 14065), CORSIA, VCS, GCC, Gold Standard, and Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).

Quantifiable outcome

• NABCB accreditation indicates that CABs maintain particular levels of conformity and integrity as assessed against international standards
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• International Accreditation Forum (IAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABCB is a member and signatory to IAF MLA for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, Product Certification, FSMS, ISMS, Energy Management Systems, OHSMS, Medical Devices QMS, Personnel Certification & Inspection. The MLA facilitates acceptance of certified organizations within member countries.
• International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABCB is a member and signatory to ILAC MRA for Inspection Bodies, allowing acceptance of inspection reports across different countries under this arrangement.
• Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABCB is a member and signatory to APAC MRAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, Product Certification, FSMS, ISMS, OHSMS, Personnel Certification, Inspection, GHG, ICAO CORSIA, Business Continuity Management Systems, EOMS, and FAMI-QS.
• Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)coreOthersPNGRB mandates NABCB accreditation for Third-Party Inspectors under its regulations. NABCB has specific competence requirements (BCB 501) for inspection bodies for accreditation against PNGRB Regulations.
• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)coreOthersFSSAI prescribes NABCB accreditation for food safety audit agencies, mandating that certification bodies working in the food sector be NABCB-accredited.
• Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)coreOthersDGCA mandated use of NABCB-accredited Verification bodies for CORSIA scheme empanelment for international aviation emissions verification.
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)coreOthersNABCB accreditation is mandated under Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) of Bureau of Energy Efficiency. NABCB has signed APAC MRA for Validation & Verification main scope (ISO/IEC 17029:2019) and Environmental Information (ISO/IEC 14065:2020).
• GlobalG.A.P.majorOthersGlobalG.A.P. recognizes NABCB accreditation for certification bodies operating under the GLOBALG.A.P. scheme for farm production certification worldwide.
• FSSC 22000majorOthersFSSC (Food Safety System Certification) recognizes NABCB accreditation for certification bodies providing FSSC 22000 certification for food safety management systems.
• BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard)majorOthersBRCGS recognizes NABCB accreditation for certification bodies providing BRCGS Food Safety and Packaging certification.
• International Featured Standards (IFS)majorOthersIFS develops globally recognized product safety and quality standards and recognizes NABCB-accredited certification bodies.
• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)coreOthersNABCB accreditation is a prerequisite for Third-Party Auditors (TPAs) under the new BIS Act. BIS also participates as a member on the NABCB Board.
• Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABCB signed MoU with Better Cotton Initiative for providing accreditation to BCI certification bodies under the Better Cotton Principles and Criteria.
• International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABCB signed MOU with ISCC for Accrediting Certification Bodies under ISCC CORSIA Scheme for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
• Automotive Society of India (ASCI)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABCB signs MoU with ASCI for ISASecure certification schemes for cybersecurity assurance of automotive components.
• Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)majorOthersPEFC recognizes NABCB-accredited certification bodies for forest certification, promoting sustainable forest management.
• Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI)majorOthersSERI R2 Standards accreditation is granted only to certification bodies operating under ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 standards, with NABCB providing such accreditation.
• Global Seafood Alliance (GSA)majorOthersGSA/BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) recognizes NABCB-accredited certification bodies for aquaculture seafood certification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB): US-based accreditation body accredited by IAF and APAC, providing accreditation for management systems, product, personnel, and inspection bodies. Operates as a direct functional counterpart to NABCB in the United States market.
• COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation): France's national accreditation body, signatory to IAF MLA, ILAC MRA, and EA MLAs. COFRAC accredits certification bodies, inspection bodies, and verification bodies across multiple ISO standards, with parallel scope to NABCB.
• Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS): Germany's national accreditation body with broad MLA/MRA signatory status for management systems, product certification, personnel certification, and inspection. Operates similar accreditation schemes and reports to a national government mandate.
• United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS): UK's national accreditation body, signatory to IAF MLA, ILAC MRA, and APAC MRA. UKAS accredits certification, inspection, and validation/verification bodies across multiple scopes and is a peer in international recognition frameworks.
• NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories): Sister accreditation body under Quality Council of India, providing accreditation to testing and calibration laboratories. NABL and NABCB operate as complementary constituents of QCI, with overlapping governance and a similar mandate to accredit CABs in India.
• NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia): Australia's national accreditation body, providing accreditation for testing, calibration, inspection, and certification bodies. APAC MRA signatory with similar regulatory mandate structure in Australia.
• Standards Council of Canada (SCC): Canada's national accreditation body, signatory to IAF MLA, ILAC MRA, and APAC MRA for management systems, product certification, personnel certification, and inspection. Operates with a similar public-mandate governance model to NABCB.

Broad incumbents

• A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation): US-based accreditation body providing ISO 17025 testing and calibration lab accreditation and ISO 17020 inspection body accreditation. A non-governmental peer with overlapping scope to NABCB's inspection body accreditation.

Regional players

• Japan Accreditation Board (JAB): Japan's accreditation body for management systems, product, and personnel certification. APAC MRA signatory with overlapping scope to NABCB, serving as a regional accreditation peer in the Asia-Pacific market.
• KAB (Korea Accreditation Board): South Korea's national accreditation body for management systems, product certification, and personnel certification. APAC MRA signatory with comparable accreditation scope to NABCB in the Asia-Pacific region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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