02/10/2026
Strengthening forensic science. Strengthening public trust.
NABL-QCI successfully conducted a workshop on “ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Requirements for NABL Accreditation” at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Lucknow, on 26 September 2026, bringing together members of the forensic fraternity and key stakeholders to advance quality, reliability and public confidence in forensic services.
Dr Ramanand N. Shukla, CEO, NABL, highlighted the vital role of reliable forensic reports in the judicial process and public trust.
Prof. (Dr) Adarsh Kumar, Director, FSL Uttar Pradesh, and Shri Lalit Mudgal, Director of Prosecution, Uttar Pradesh, shared their perspectives on accreditation, its benefits and the significance of quality forensic findings in courts of law.
Technical sessions on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements and the NABL accreditation process were delivered by Ms. Anuja Anand, Director, NABL, and Ms. Shreya Kumud, Assistant Director, NABL.
Looking ahead, FSL Uttar Pradesh expressed its vision to progressively bring all its forensic laboratories under NABL accreditation, marking a significant step towards strengthening the State’s forensic infrastructure.
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