The Quality Council of India (QCI) on Wednesday announced a set of quality reforms that will make getting certification easier and involves helping small and medium enterprises to get certified.
The QCI unveiled the Q Mark – Desh ka Haq, a QR-coded Mark of Quality to enable citizens to know their laboratory, hospital and Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs), ensuring full disclosure and eliminating fake certificates.
QCI is also launching Quality Setu, a secure ticket-based system for time-bound grievance redressal and feedback resolution. A single, paperless, modular one-stop accreditation platform will be launched to replace multiple accreditation portals, a statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
From Inspection to Trust
Under the QCI–Industry partnership, QCI will mentor and support Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers to achieve ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) and Lean certification, making Indian products ready for global standards.
One lakh MSMEs and Self-Help Groups under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative will be trained in quality, packaging and branding in 2026.
Under the National Accreditation Board for Testing and calibration Laboratories (NABL) reforms, QCI aims to position India as the testing capital of the world. A model scope for medical testing laboratories will be introduced to ensure uniformity in accredited scopes
Technical skilling initiatives will train 5,000 laboratory personnel in 2026 to strengthen the national testing ecosystem.
Global Ambitions
The penalty framework will shift from blanket bans to graded penalties with guidance and course correction.
Under the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) reforms measures will be taken to ensure that local products reach global markets. Accredited certification for indigenously manufactured products will be introduced to enable seamless acceptance of Indian products across global supply chains.
A Quality Passport for Indian products and services will be launched through globally aligned NABCB-accredited certifications for faster market access.