Quality Council of India (QCI)

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Introduction
Quality Council of India (QCI) was set up jointly by
the Government of India and the Indian Industry
represented by the three premier industry
associations
Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of
India (ASSOCHAM)
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
(FICCI)

Introduction
QCI is governed by a Council of 38 members with
equal representations of government, industry and
consumers.
Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister
on recommendation of the industry to the
government.
The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is the nodal
ministry for QCI

Establishment of QCI
Inter-ministerial task force report Jan 1993
Recommended establishment of National Quality
Council
NQC to provide accreditation, campaign and enquiry
service
The secretariat of NQC to be provided by a body
independent of the government
NQC to be a registered society

Government approval in Feb 1996

QCI registered as Society on 21 Jan 1997

Objectives of QCI
Establish accreditation structure in the country
Provide right and unbiased information on quality &
related standards
Spread quality movement in India
Facilitate upgradation of equipments and techniques
related to quality
Represent Indias interest in international forums
Help establish brand equity of Indian products and
services

Structure of QCI

National Accreditation Board for

Certification Bodies (NABCB)

The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies provides

accreditation to Certification and Inspection Bodies based on assessment of
their competence as per the Board's criteria and in accordance with
International Standards and Guidelines.

Schemes

Accreditation of Certification Bodies

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

ISO 9000 series of standards
Environmental Management System (EMS)
ISO 14000 series of standards
Food Safety Management Systems ISO 22000
Product certification schemes ISO Guide 65
Inspection Bodies ISO 17020

National Accreditation Board for

Education and Training (NABET)
NABET provides accreditation to schools, training course providers and
auditors that that meet the Boards criteria and also offers a mechanism
for their international recognition.
NABET is the first organization in the world to offer accreditation of
consulting organizations in various conformity assessment areas, Hospital
Accreditation etc.

National Accreditation Board for Testing

and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
NABL is an autonomous body under the aegis of Department of Science &
Technology, Government of India
Established with the objective to provide Government, Regulators and
Industry with a scheme of laboratory accreditation through third-party
assessment for formally recognizing the technical competence of
laboratories.
The accreditation services are provided for testing, calibration and medical
laboratories in accordance with International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) Standards.

National Board for Quality Promotion

(NBQP)
NBQP as constituent board of Quality Council of India has primarily been
assigned task to promote quality in all walks of life.
NBQP receives nominal support by way of Plan Funds from Government to
carry out National Quality Campaign.

Sponsors seminars and conferences aimed towards promoting good

business practices.

Organizes specialised training/ workshop by national and international

experts

Develops programmes for building competitiveness of SMEs.

Quality Information & Enquiry Service

To cater to information related to Quality Systems
and Standards
Presently providing answers to all queries being
addressed to QCI directly or through website

International Recognition
Multilateral Arrangement between members of International and
Regional Associations
Accreditation of Certification Bodies
International Accreditation Forum (IAF)
Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC)

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