QCI was set up in 1997 as an autonomous body by the Government of India jointly with the India industry to establish and operate the National Accreditation Structure for conformity assessment bodies. Indian industry is represented in QCI by three premier industry associations ASSOCHAM, CII and FICCI, QCI is also assigned the task of monitoring and administering the National Quality Campaign and to oversee effective function of the National Information and Enquiry Services.

To realize the objective of improving quality competitiveness of India products and services, QCI provides strategic direction to the quality movement in the country by establishing recognition of India conformity assessment system at the international level.

Vision

To be among the world’s leading national apex quality facilitation, accreditation and surveillance organizations, to continuously improve the climate, systems, processes and skills for total quality.

Mission

To help India achieve and sustain total quality and reliability, in all areas of life, work, environment, products and services, at individual, organizational, community and societal levels.