Namdhari Seeds bags NABL Accreditation for Seed Health Testing

State-of-the-art laboratories of the Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd (NSPL) in Bangalore have been awarded NABL Accreditation in accordance by the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories.

NABL, a constituent board of Quality Council of India under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, provides third-party assessment of technical competence for testing laboratories. The accreditation is under the category of 'Testing laboratories in accordance with ISO/ IEC 17025 - General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.'

Gurmukh Roopra, CEO of Namdhari’s Group, a well-known leader in the seed industry, stated, "We are incredibly proud to receive the prestigious NABL accreditation for our laboratory divisions. This achievement reinforces our commitment to delivering the highest quality seeds to our customers. Being recognised as one of the first Seed Health Testing labs in India to receive accreditation for testing the deadliest plant pathogen, the 'Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus,' demonstrates our dedication to cutting-edge research and maintaining the highest standards in the industry."

The scope of accreditation in Seed Health includes testing for pathogens such as Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV), Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV), Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (PMMoV), Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFv), Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic virus (CGMMV), Squash Mosaic Virus (SqMV), and Xanthomonas spp. NSPL follows 100% ISTA and ISHI-Veg protocols for testing all pathogens included in the scope. Additionally, the Molecular Biology and Quality Checking (QC) lab has been accredited for Genetic Purity analysis (GPA), DNA fingerprinting, Germination, Physical Purity (PP), and moisture content tests in numerous crops.

"Receiving the NABL Accreditation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team of experts. The journey to align our testing processes with NABL requirements was challenging, but our commitment to quality and continuous improvement drove us forward. This accreditation will further boost our operational control and mitigate risks, ultimately ensuring that our customers receive reliable and accurately tested products," said Sameer Sawant, President (Seeds Business), Namdhari Seeds.

NABL's Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA) with ILAC and APAC facilitate global acceptance of test/calibration reports, reducing technical barriers to trade.