Karnataka mandates NABH or NQAS accreditation for all blood centres
All blood centres in Karnataka are required to obtain NABH or NQAS accreditation within a 12‑month compliance window, creating a uniform, time‑bound regulatory obligation for government and private blood banks.
Change
Karnataka issued a government order on February 17, 2026 requiring all existing blood banks to obtain NABH accreditation or NQAS certification within one year and directing government-run banks to secure NQAS while private banks must obtain NABH.
Why it matters
Blood centres must now meet externally audited standards for donor screening, testing, component separation, storage and staff training as a condition of their licence. The accreditation process involves documentation, infrastructure assessment and inspections that typically take eight to ten months and must be financed by each centre; failure to comply will invite licence suspension.
Implications
- — Government-run blood banks must complete NQAS certification within one year to retain their operating licences.
- — Private blood banks must obtain NABH accreditation within one year or face licence suspension.
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