Introduction

QAI’s CIA has been established with the objective of providing Government, Industry Associations and Industry in general with a scheme of accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) as per the international standards such as medical testing laboratories as per ISO 15189; testing and calibration laboratories as per ISO/IEC 17025; biobanking as per ISO 20387; proficiency testing provider as per ISO/IEC 17043; reference material producers as per ISO 17034; and inspection bodies as per ISO/IEC 17020.

We offer accreditation services in a non-discriminatory manner. These services are accessible to all qualified CABs in India and other countries regardless of the size, its membership of any association or group.

QAI CIA has established its accreditation system in accordance with ISO/ IEC 17011 ‘Conformity Assessment – General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies and Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC). QAI CIA is a full member/ signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA) of the APAC and International Laboratory Accreditation Programme (ILAC) (which will be transitioned to the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated effective 1 January 2026).

The organization structure of CIA has been designed to meet the requirements of an effective and efficient accreditation system. The Centre is governed by a Board. The Board frames the policies and guidelines, and provide direction. CEO, QAI is the Member Secretary of the Board.

CIA operates its accreditation process through a structured framework of competent staff, a pool of empanelled Lead Assessors and Assessors, and various committees covering specified expertise.