About
Homi Bhabha Calibration Laboratories LLP (HBCL), located in Andhra Pradesh, is India’s first NABL-accredited Dosimetric Calibration Laboratory dedicated to the Calibration of Radiotherapy Dosimeters in accordance with International Standards.
HBCL operates as a Secondary Standard Dosimetric Laboratory (SSDL) and Provides Traceable Absorbed Dose Calibration Services for Radiotherapy Centres, Research Institutions across India and abroad.
Accreditations, Recognition, and Metrological Framework
- NABL Accredited as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- AERB Licensed Calibration Laboratory for Radiation Dosimeters
- Traceability to PTB- Germany, a Primary Standard Laboratory
- International certificate acceptance through ILAC–MRA
- Calibration & Measurement Capability (CMC): 0.75%, among the lowest in India
Infrastructure & R&D Capabilities
HBCL possesses Advanced Metrological and Scientific Infrastructure:
- Reference-Class Ion Chambers, Electrometers, and Standard Dosimetry Systems
- Precision Co-60 radiation geometry for absorbed-dose calibration
- Controlled laboratory environment with temperature & humidity monitoring
- Instrument development labs for Manufacturing and Testing
- Expertise from BARC-trained specialists and Radiation Scientists
Manufacturing & Product Development
HBCL undertakes the Design and Development of Radiation Measuring Instruments:
- Farmer-Type Cylindrical Ionization Chambers
- Brachytherapy Well-Type Ionization Chambers
- Basic & Advanced Electrometers
- TNC/BNC-Low noise tri axial Cables & Connecters
- Radiation Instrument Diagnostics & Repairs
Each product is engineered to align with international dosimetry standards and is validated using our in-house metrology systems.
HBCL commenced its operations in late 2022 with the mission of providing high-quality calibration services. Since its inception, it has already rendered services to over 200+ radiotherapy departments across India and abroad, and is rapidly scaling its operations to meet the growing demand.
Our Mission
To establish and sustain a world-class Dosimetric calibration infrastructure in India by delivering accurate, traceable, and internationally reliable radiation measurements, while advancing the development and manufacturing of high-precision Dosimetric Instruments