Puneeth 05 May 2023

Where can i start research laboratory

Can I build research lab facility in my own property which located in residential area.

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Thinking of setting up a research laboratory at home, even in a residential area? This guide covers key considerations, from defining your research scope and necessary equipment to crucial safety measures and obtaining chemical supplies. It also touches upon the various licenses and permits you might need, such as NABL certification and local authority approvals. While building at home is possible, renting space is also suggested as a convenient alternative.

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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 05 May 2023

Before you begin, it's of course crucial to know what you want to test, and how you want to test it.

If you really enjoy doing chemistry experiments, it might be a good idea to build your own lab at home. It is essential that you do everything safely and obtain chemical supplies in an appropriate way. There are a lot of factors that go into choosing the correct space and deciding what instruments you will need.

However, research doesn't have to happen in a lab or clinic -- it can be done from the comfort of your home, office or even while you're on vacation.

Some of the licenses required to set up a pathology lab are mentioned below:

Certification from National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
Certification from Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Registration with Shops and Establishments Act
Registration with the Clinical Establishment Act
Registration with biomedical waste disposal body
Approval for waste generation from state pollution board
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire department
NOC from municipality