ISO 16345 Certification in India
ISO 16345:2014 · Technical Conformance Testing · typical timeline 3–8 weeks
ISO 16345 is the test standard for technical conformance testing. Indian PPE, medical textile and workwear manufacturers need ISO 16345 test reports from an ISO 17025-accredited lab to sell to hospitals, government buyers and export markets (CE PPE Regulation, FDA). We scope the right test method, arrange accredited testing and compile the technical file. Cost: ₹40,000–₹2,50,000 depending on products and tests; timeline 3–8 weeks.
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Who needs ISO 16345 certification
- Manufacturers whose buyers or tenders cite ISO 16345 conformance
- Technical textile and industrial product exporters
- Suppliers to EPC and infrastructure projects
- Firms needing third-party product conformance evidence
ISO 16345 requirements in plain words
- Confirm the applicable product category and clauses
- Define test plan against specified performance parameters
- Accredited laboratory testing
- Conformance statement and classification
- Technical file and labelling
- Production consistency records
Certification process
- Step 1Gap assessmentWe audit your current processes against the standard and list exactly what is missing.
- Step 2DocumentationPolicies, procedures, records and formats written for your plant, not copied templates.
- Step 3Implementation & trainingYour team trained on the floor; internal audit and management review done with you.
- Step 4Certification auditStage 1 and Stage 2 audit by an IAF-accredited certification body of your choice.
- Step 5Certificate & surveillanceCertificate issued; we support annual surveillance audits for the full 3-year cycle.
ISO 16345 certification cost in India
Indicative 2026 all-inclusive prices — consulting, documentation, training and the certification-body audit fee. No separate charges. Full cost breakdown →
| Company size | All-inclusive price |
|---|---|
| 1–2 products, single test | ₹40,000–₹85,000 |
| Product range (3–8 SKUs) | ₹85,000–₹2,10,000 |
| Range + full CE technical file | ₹2,10,000–₹2,70,000+ |
Documents required
- Product specification and material composition
- Sample plan and test request per standard
- ISO 17025 lab test reports
- Classification / performance level statement
- Technical file and labelling
- Production consistency records
Benefits
- Evidence for hospital, government and tender buyers
- Required input for CE marking of PPE / medical devices
- Accepted by export customers under ILAC MRA
- Reduces field failures and product liability
Frequently asked questions
- Is ISO 16345 a certificate?
- ISO 16345 is a test method standard; the output is an accredited lab test report and a classification, which we compile into your compliance file.
- Which labs in India test this?
- NABL-accredited textile and PPE labs (e.g. SITRA, NITRA, BTRA and private labs) cover these methods; we select by scope.
- How often is retesting needed?
- On material or design change; buyers typically ask for reports under 2–3 years old.
ISO 16345 consultants by city
- Baddi
- Ludhiana
- Mohali
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Gurgaon
- Noida
- Ahmedabad
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Indore
Written by Sahil Dubey, CISA — lead consultant, PraxisQ Consulting LLP. Reviewed October 2026.
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