Nepal Accreditation Foundation (NAF)

Global Trust, National Competence.

We accredit certification bodies, validation/verification bodies, and laboratories against international standards—building confidence in Nepal’s conformity assessment ecosystem.

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For Businesses

Demonstrate compliance, mitigate risks, and gain access to domestic and international markets with recognized certificates.

For Government

Rely on impartial, competent assessments to support regulatory enforcement, public health, safety, and environmental protection.

For Consumers

Gain assurance that the products, services, and tests you rely on meet stringent quality and safety standards.

Our Scopes of Accreditation

Accrediting Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)

Management Systems

ISO/IEC 17021-1 based accreditation ensuring competence and impartiality in management system certification.

Product Certification

ISO/IEC 17065 based accreditation to support robust product traceability and market trust.

Validation & Verification

ISO/IEC 17029 based accreditation underpinning stakeholder confidence in ESG and climate claims.

Laboratories

ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO 15189 based accreditation proving valid, reliable results across testing and calibration.

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The Path to International Recognition

NAF operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011, the international standard outlining requirements for accreditation bodies. Our ultimate goal is establishing Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) through ILAC, IAF, and APAC.

By aligning with global frameworks, NAF ensures that certifications and inspections conducted in Nepal are accepted globally—reducing technical barriers to trade and eliminating the need for duplicate testing.

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