What is NABL's New Medical Application Portal?

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Key Takeaways
- Revolutionary portal designed for ISO 15189:2022 accreditation.
- Significantly reduces application processing time from weeks to hours.
- Features include multi-user access and standardized templates.
- Enhances transparency and efficiency in accreditation.
- Aims to support hundreds of medical laboratories across India.
New Delhi, Aug 19 (NationPress) The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) unveiled a cutting-edge Medical Application Portal tailored for laboratories applying for ISO 15189:2022. This initiative signifies a pivotal advancement in NABL's objective to foster ease, efficiency, and transparency within the accreditation framework.
According to the Commerce Ministry, the newly designed portal reflects the authentic operations of medical laboratories, ensuring a more streamlined application procedure accompanied by enhanced user experience, shortened timelines, and improved accuracy.
QCI Chairperson Jaxay Shah emphasized that with the introduction of the NABL Medical Application Portal, processes that previously required weeks or even months can now be finalized in a matter of just two to three hours.
He pointed out that this development represents one of the most substantial transformations in the quality ecosystem, with plans to extend this innovative approach across various sectors, integrating technology-driven efficiency, innovation, and responsiveness at the core of India's quality advancement.
The portal boasts numerous improvements, including a revamped application flow, standardized templates, a thorough pre-registration checklist, an intuitive user interface, and a multi-user access feature allowing laboratories to designate multiple users with specific access privileges.
These enhancements are anticipated to expedite data entry, boost oversight, and maintain accountability throughout the accreditation process.
NABL Chairperson Dr. Sandip Shah stated that the portal represents a transformational leap toward a more transparent and efficient accreditation process.
He further noted that with multi-user access and simplified functionalities, NABL is facilitating better business operations for laboratories while reinforcing its dedication to India's quality framework.
This initiative is set to aid hundreds of medical laboratories across India, providing a user-friendly, transparent, and efficient digital platform for accreditation under ISO 15189:2022.
The launch event featured a live demonstration of the portal, a detailed overview of its features, and an interactive Q&A session with participants from medical laboratories nationwide, according to the ministry.