NABL T-126
Definition
Technical Requirement T-126 issued by India's National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories: the discipline-specific criteria for forensic science laboratories, covering evidence handling, instrument qualification, analyst competency, and report language requirements beyond the generic ISO/IEC 17025 baseline.
- Issuing body
- National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), India
- Primary coverage
- Forensic science laboratories: evidence handling, analyst qualifications, instrument validation, reports
- International recognition
- ILAC MRA signatory (Mutual Recognition Arrangement)
Common questions
What is NABL T-126?+
NABL T-126 is India's National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories' technical requirements document for forensic science laboratories. It adds forensic-specific criteria on top of the baseline ISO 17025 standard, covering evidence handling, analyst qualifications, and method validation.
How does NABL T-126 differ from ISO 17025?+
ISO 17025 is a generic quality standard for testing laboratories. NABL T-126 applies it specifically to forensics, with discipline-specific rules for chain-of-custody handling, instrument qualification, examiner competency, report language, and fingerprint examination annexures.
Is NABL T-126 recognized internationally?+
Yes. NABL is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement, which means T-126 accreditation is recognized by testing laboratories and regulatory bodies in countries that are part of the ILAC MRA network.
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