GUWAHATI: The textile testing laboratory of North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) at Garchuk in Guwahati has become the first National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)-accredited textile testing facility in the Northeast.
This prestigious accreditation marks a significant achievement in establishing rigorous standards for testing and quality assurance within the region’s textile industry.
The textile testing laboratory was established for testing fibre, yarns and fabric.
The newly accredited laboratory will play a pivotal role in ensuring the exceptional quality of textile products from the Northeast Region (NER).
Previously, weavers and producers had to send their products to Kolkata for testing due to the lack of such a facility in the region.
The establishment of this state-of-the-art testing lab in Guwahati, Assam marks a significant change, offering local weavers and manufacturers immediate access to high-quality testing services.
This advancement will prioritize and empower the NER, enhancing its position in the market.
Accreditation provides formal recognition of competent CABs, thereby providing a ready means for customers to find reliable testing (including medical), calibration, proficiency testing and reference material producer services to meet their demands.
Accreditation enhances customer confidence in accepting testing and calibration reports issued by accredited laboratories.
The objective of the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation (NEHHDC) is the development and promotion of the indigenous crafts of the North Eastern Region (NER) by connecting craftsmen to prospective markets and generating economic, cultural, and social opportunities for them.
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NEHHDC has an in-house design cum handloom and handicrafts production centre under the brand name ‘Nature’s Weave’. It also has a Calendaring unit for finishing hand-woven textiles.
Under the schemes of the North Eastern Council, NEHHDC has implemented certain projects for bridging the gaps in the handicrafts & handlooms sectors in the region.
