Introduction
- Introduction
- References
- International Observer Members
- International Association Members
- International Regional Member
- Accreditation Body ISO 17011
- Inspection Body ISO 17020
- Certification Body ISO 17021
- Product Certification Body ISO 17065
- Accredidation Laboratory ISO 17065 / ISO 15185
- Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021
- GHG Verification / Validator
- Previledge Membership
Bhutan Quality Infrastructure Overview
Bhutan Standards Bureau (BSB) serves as the autonomous national standards body established under Bhutan Standards Act 2010, coordinating standardization, metrology, certification, and conformity assessment. BSB holds ISO correspondent membership and NABCB accreditation for ISO/IEC 17021 management systems certification.
National Standards Body
BSB develops/adopts Bhutan Standards (BTS) across 341+ published standards (70 developed nationally, rest ISO/IEC/ASTM harmonized) covering food, construction, electrical, and mechanical sectors.
BSB operates National Metrology Laboratory, product testing, and certification schemes supporting Gross National Happiness development philosophy.
Accreditation & Certification
BSB holds NABCB accreditation (valid to Oct 2025) for ISO/IEC 17021-1/3 management systems certification in food, finance, and public administration scopes.
No dedicated ISO/IEC 17011 NAB; BSB coordinates laboratory/product certification internally with SARSO regional alignment.
Key Frameworks
| Authority | Role | Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| BSB | Standards/metrology/certification | ISO/SARSO/NABCB |
| Technical Committees | 10 committees | BTS development |
| International | ISO/IEC observer | TC 23 agriculture |
BSB facilitates SAARC/SARSO trade via standards harmonization and conformity assessment services.
Bhutan Standards & Accreditation References
| Source Type | Reference | Description |
|---|---|---|
| National Standards Body | BSB – Bhutan Standards Bureau | Autonomous body under Standards Act 2010 developing BTS standards, metrology labs, and certification services. |
| ISO Directory | BSB ISO Profile | Confirms BSB ISO correspondent membership with 341+ BTS standards (70 national, rest ISO harmonized). |
| Accreditation Authority | NABCB – BSB Accreditation | NABCB accreditation (valid to Oct 2025) for BSB ISO/IEC 17021-1/3 management systems certification. |
| Services Overview | BSB Standard Services | Details product testing, metrology laboratory, and certification schemes supporting GNH development. |
Primary Citation: BSB coordinates Bhutan quality infrastructure with NABCB ISO 17021 accreditation supporting SAARC/SARSO trade via 341+ BTS standards.
World Trade Organization (WTO)
BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative)
United Nations (UN)
SAARC
international fund for agricultural development (ifad)
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
World Health Organization (WHO)
UNESCO (UN Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation)
United Nations (UN)
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Bank
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)
BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation)
SASEC (South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation)
Bhutan BSB: No ISO/IEC 17011 Accreditation Body
Bhutan lacks a dedicated national accreditation body under ISO/IEC 17011; BSB coordinates conformity assessment internally with NABCB (India) accreditation for its own certification services.
ISO/IEC 17011 Framework
ISO/IEC 17011:2017 specifies competence, impartiality, and consistent operation for bodies accrediting conformity assessment organizations.
National Implementation
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BSB Role: Provides standards development, metrology, testing, and ISO 17021 certification without NAB functions.
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NABCB Reliance: Indian NABCB accredits BSB for management systems certification (valid to Oct 2025); no Bhutan NAB for labs/inspectors.
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SARSO Regional: SAARC agreement supports mutual recognition across 8 member states.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| National NAB | None | BSB internal coordination |
| Certification | NABCB accredited | ISO 17021 scopes |
| Regional | SARSO MRA | SAARC trade facilitation |
Bhutan conformity assessment uses BSB services with NABCB accreditation support.
Bhutan BSB ISO/IEC 17020 Inspection Framework
Bhutan lacks formal ISO/IEC 17020 accredited inspection bodies; BSB provides inspection services through internal metrology and testing divisions without dedicated accreditation.
ISO/IEC 17020 Requirements
ISO/IEC 17020:2012 specifies competence, impartiality, and consistency for inspection bodies performing audits of products, processes, installations, and services.
National Implementation
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BSB Inspections: Conducts product verification, market surveillance, and construction inspections via National Metrology Laboratory without ISO 17020 accreditation.
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NABCB Reliance: Indian NABCB accredits BSB certification activities but not inspection scopes.
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SARSO Regional: SAARC mutual recognition supports cross-border inspection acceptance.
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Deming Certification Services:
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- Primarily serves the oil and gas, agriculture, and construction industries with inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.
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Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BSB | Internal inspections | Product/construction verification |
| NABCB | Certification only | No ISO 17020 |
| ISO 17020 | No accredited bodies | SARSO regional support |
Bhutan inspection services operate via BSB internal capabilities with SARSO mutual recognition.
Bhutan BSB ISO/IEC 17021 Certification Bodies
BSB holds NABCB accreditation for ISO/IEC 17021-1/3 management systems certification covering food safety (ISO 22000), finance, and public administration sectors (valid to Oct 2025).
ISO/IEC 17021 Framework
ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 specifies competence, impartiality, and consistency for bodies certifying management systems like ISO 9001 QMS and ISO 22000 FSMS.
BSB Accreditation Details
NABCB (India) accredits BSB as a certification body with scopes including:
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Food chain organizations (ISO 22000:2018).
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Financial services and public administration management systems.
BSB issues BTS certified certificates supporting SAARC regional trade via SARSO mutual recognition. -
Deming Certification Services:
- Primarily serves the oil and gas, agriculture, and construction industries with inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.
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- Deming certifaction and Ratings
- serves Country with a variety of certification services, including ISO 45001 health and safety, ISO 14001 environmental management, and ISO 9001 quality management.
- Six Sigma Quality International
- assists Country businesses in aligning with international standards and best practices by providing certification and training services as per ISO 17024.
- Deming Ratings
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Accreditation Status
| Scope | Standard | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|
| Food Safety | ISO 22000 | NABCB valid Oct 2025 |
| Finance | Management Systems | ISO 17021-1/3 |
| Public Admin | QMS/FSMS | SARSO aligned |
BSB NABCB ISO 17021 accreditation enables SAARC market access via mutual recognition arrangements.
Bhutan BSB ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification Framework
Bhutan lacks formal ISO/IEC 17065 accredited product certification bodies; BSB provides product testing and certification services through internal divisions without dedicated product certifier accreditation.
ISO/IEC 17065 Requirements
ISO/IEC 17065:2012 specifies competence, impartiality, and consistency for bodies certifying products, processes, and services.
National Implementation
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BSB Product Services: National Metrology Laboratory conducts testing for electrical, mechanical, and construction products issuing conformity statements under Bhutan Standards (BTS).
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NABCB Scope: BSB accreditation limited to ISO 17021 management systems; no ISO 17065 product certification documented.
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SARSO Regional: SAARC mutual recognition supports cross-border product acceptance via BSB testing reports.
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- Deming certifaction and Ratings
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- Deming Ratings
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- Six Sigma Labs
- Six sigma labs offer calibration and testing facility , welding test solution , health and hygiene Solution, Product Quality Test facility as per ISO 17025,
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
- Deming Technologies Lab
- Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BSB | Product testing/cert | BTS conformity marks |
| NABCB | Management systems only | No ISO 17065 |
| ISO 17065 | No accredited bodies | SARSO regional support |
BSB product certification operates via internal testing with SARSO mutual recognition without formal ISO 17065 accreditation.
Bhutan BSB Accreditation Laboratories ISO 17025 / ISO 15189
Bhutan Standards Bureau’s National Metrology Laboratory holds NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025 for calibration services; no formal ISO 17065 accreditation exists for product certification bodies, and no ISO 15189 accredited medical laboratories are documented.
ISO/IEC 17025 Requirements
ISO/IEC 17025 specifies competence for testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring reliable results through quality management and technical proficiency.
National Implementation
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NABL Calibration: BSB National Metrology Laboratory listed in NABL directory for calibration scopes.
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Testing Labs: BSB conducts testing without confirmed ISO 17025 accreditation; training completed for lab management.
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ISO 15189 Medical: No NABL or equivalent accreditation found for Bhutan medical labs.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 17025 Calibration | NABL accredited | BSB National Metrology Lab |
| ISO 17025 Testing | Training/internal | BSB product/construction |
| ISO 15189 | None documented | Medical labs unsupported |
| ISO 17065 | No accredited bodies | Product cert via BTS |
BSB NABL ISO 17025 calibration accreditation supports metrology with SARSO regional recognition; testing and medical labs lack formal status.
Bhutan Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021 Framework
Bhutan lacks dedicated rating agencies accredited under ISO 14064 for GHG verification or ISO 17021 specifically for ratings; BSB provides management systems certification via NABCB-accredited ISO 17021 scopes without GHG or rating focus.
ISO Standards Overview
ISO 14064 specifies principles for GHG inventories, quantification, and verification/validation by competent bodies. ISO/IEC 17021 ensures competence for management systems certification bodies, applicable to environmental/ GHG schemes.
National Implementation
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BSB Certification: NABCB ISO 17021 accreditation covers food safety and management systems, no ISO 14064 GHG scopes documented.
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GHG Services: Training available (e.g., ISO 14064 in Thimphu/Punakha), but no accredited rating/verification bodies identified.
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SARSO Context: Regional recognition supports BSB services; external Indian bodies like Deming offer ISO 17021 but not Bhutan-specific ratings.
- Deming certifaction and Ratings
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
- Deming Ratings
- Deming ratings green building solutions, green company rating, green infrastructure ratings, green railway station rating, green metro ratings, green health care rating, green interior rating,green airport ratings, green compus ratings & green school ratings etc.
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
- Six Sigma Labs
- Six sigma labs offer calibration and testing facility , welding test solution , health and hygiene Solution, Product Quality Test facility as per ISO 17025,
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
- Deming Technologies Lab
- Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.
- serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 14064 GHG | No accredited agencies | Training only |
| ISO 17021 Ratings | None specific | BSB management systems |
| BSB NABCB | Valid scopes | No GHG/ratings |
| SARSO | Regional support | General conformity |
Bhutan relies on BSB ISO 17021 for management certification with SARSO recognition; ISO 14064 rating services unavailable locally.
Bhutan GHG Verification / Validator Framework
Bhutan lacks dedicated ISO 14064-accredited GHG verification or validation bodies; BSB provides general certification services without documented GHG scopes, relying on regional SARSO recognition for conformity assessment.
ISO 14064 Verification Standards
ISO 14064-3 specifies principles and requirements for validating and verifying GHG assertions at organizational or project levels, ensuring competence and impartiality.
National Implementation
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BSB Services: NABCB-accredited for management systems (ISO 17021), no ISO 14064 GHG verification listed.
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Training Availability: ISO 14064 courses offered in Thimphu/Punakha, indicating awareness but no operational validators.
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External Options: Indian NABCB-accredited bodies like KBS offer GHG services, potentially accessible via SARSO MRA.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 14064 Validators | None local | Training only |
| BSB NABCB | Management systems | No GHG verification |
| SARSO Regional | Conformity support | External access possible |
| NEC Awareness | GHG reporting promoted | No accredited bodies |
Bhutan GHG verification unavailable locally through BSB; external NABCB/SARSO-aligned services recommended for compliance.
Bhutan BSB Privilege Membership Framework
Bhutan Standards Bureau offers a Staff Welfare Scheme (SWS) providing privilege membership benefits like loans, claims, and refunds exclusively for BSB staff, not external certification bodies or clients.
SWS Membership Details
SWS operates under BSB SWS Rules 2021 with dedicated forms for registration, benefit claims, loans, refunds/transfers, and declarations.
Application Process
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Registration: Complete SWS Member Registration Form for eligible BSB employees.
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Benefits Access: Use SWS Benefit Claim Form and Loan Application Form for welfare support.
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Exit Procedures: Submit SWS Claim Refund/Transfer Form and Declaration Form.
Framework Status
| Aspect | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| SWS Rules | 2021 edition | Staff welfare only |
| Eligibility | BSB employees | Internal membership |
| External | None available | No client privileges |
| NABCB/ISO | Accreditation unrelated | Certification scopes only |
BSB SWS privilege membership limited to internal staff welfare; no external or certification body privilege schemes documented.
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