Nepal Accreditation Foundation (NAF)

Accreditation that builds competence, quality, and trust.

We accredit certification bodies, product certification bodies, and validation/verification bodies against international standards—supporting reliable conformity assessment across Nepal.

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Introduction to Nepal Accreditation Foundation

NAF is an independent accreditation organization that evaluates and recognizes the competence of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) in Nepal.

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Our Accreditation Scopes

We accredit Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)

Accreditation adds confidence to certificates, inspection reports, and verification statements issued in Nepal.
Assessment of management system certification bodies

ISO/IEC 17021-1–based accreditation

NAF evaluates management system certification bodies for competence, impartiality, and consistent operation.

Standards and scheme levels

Transparent, risk-based assessments

Our process aligns with international best practice to ensure credible certifications are delivered to the market.

Decision and surveillance for accredited CABs

Decision, surveillance & improvement

Accreditation decisions are impartial and followed by ongoing surveillance to maintain confidence.

Product certification body assessment activities

ISO/IEC 17065–based accreditation

Accrediting product certification bodies to ensure consistent, impartial product conformity decisions.

Traceability and certification outcomes

Robust scheme control

We review scheme requirements and certification body performance to protect users of certificates.

Market access through recognized product certification

Recognition & market trust

Accredited product certifications support safer products and smoother market access.

Validation and verification evidence review

ISO/IEC 17029–based accreditation

Accrediting validation/verification bodies (VVBs) for greenhouse gas and other programs.

Credibility of verification across sectors

Consistent, impartial decisions

Independent evaluation underpins stakeholder confidence in validation and verification statements.

Risk mitigation through accredited verification

Program alignment & risk control

Our assessments support credible climate and sustainability claims.

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Impartial, competent accreditation services for Nepal.

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Meet the team behind NAF

Experienced professionals in accreditation and conformity assessment.

Leadership & Secretariat

We are dedicated to strengthening the reliability of certification, inspection, and verification services in Nepal.

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Laboratory assessment activities (onsite & remote)

ISO/IEC 17025 – Testing & Calibration Labs

Accreditation demonstrates technical competence and valid, reliable results across scopes and methods.

Standards used for laboratory accreditation (17025 / 15189)

ISO 15189 – Medical Laboratories

Recognizes competence of medical labs for patient testing, pre-analytical to post-analytical processes, and continual improvement.

Scope, decision, surveillance and PT/EQA participation

Scope, PT/EQA & Continual Assurance

We review methods/scope, proficiency testing or EQA participation, and follow up with impartial decisions and surveillance.

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