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1. Quality Council of India Quality Council of India (QCI) was set up jointly by the Government of India and three premier industry associations to establish and operate national accreditation structure and promote quality through National Quality Campaign. QCI is registered as a non-profit society with its own Memorandum of Association. 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.

2. Quality Council of India Keeping in view the mission; “Quality for National Well Being”, the council is playing a pivotal role at the national level in propagating, adoption and adherence to quality standards in all important spheres of activities including education, healthcare, environment, governance, social sectors, infrastructure sector and such other areas of organized activities that have significant bearing in improving the quality of life and well being of the citizens of India

3. 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

4. Objectives of Quality Council of India • To establish and operate national accreditation program for conformity assessment bodies •To develop and operate national accreditation programs for various service sector such as healthcare, food safety, vocational training, environment and other emerging areas •To encourage application of third party assessment model for use in government, regulation & society •To build capacities at the level of governments, institutions and enterprises for quality improvement •To lead nation wide quality movement in the country through National Quality Campaign •To encourage industrial/applied research in the field of quality and its dissemination

5. Objectives of Quality Council of India Establish accreditation structure in the country Provide right and unbiased information on quality & related standards Spread quality movement in India Represent India’s interest in international forums Help establish brand equity of Indian products and services

6. Structure of QCI

7. National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) - 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

8. EMERGING STRUCTURE Government (to enact legislation) Regulatory Bodies (to enforce the law) Accreditation Body (Technical competence of CABs) Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) (support regulation – voluntary certification) Manufacturers and Service providers Common man – recipient of goods and services

9. National Quality Campaign Awareness programs Sponsoring of Seminar Focus on Small and Medium Enterprises Quarterly Newsletter “CREST” Website www.qcin.org

10. 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

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

12. 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. NABCB is internationally recognized and represents the interests of the Indian industry at international forums through membership and active participation with the objective of becoming a signatory to international Multilateral / Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MLA / MRA).

13. NABCB is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, Product Certification. Global G.A.P ., Food Safety Management Systems, Information Security Management Systems, Energy Management Systems, Inspection. NABCB is also MRA signatory of Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) for Occupational Health Safety Management Systems.

14. Benefits of Accreditation The advantage of accreditation is that it is a single transparent and repeatable approach, which improves consistency, resulting in better risk management. Some of the many benefits include : Provides a credible, independently verifiable method of differentiating accredited organizations from non-accredited organizations that may not adhere to important industry standards Documents that the agency/program is true to its own foundational statements (mission, philosophy, and goals) Promotes on-going organizational education and improvement through a continuous process of self-assessment Sets standards of excellence / affirms that the agency meets standards of quality established by an independent third-party

15. Provides validation of the credibility through a voluntary, peer review process Provides agencies with a template for high quality services, administration, and governance Provides public assurance of quality Promotes accountability Provides a complete review and written documentation of the program Identifies areas of strength and weakness within the organization Gives the organization an opportunity to self congratulate for quality services provided Gives purpose and direction for long-range strategic planning Enables agencies to differentiate themselves in the marketplace Works as a staff and management team building activity as the organization continues its quality improvement objectives

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