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What is ERDA?

Electrical Research and Development Association popularly known as ERDA is a premier testing, calibration and research organization in India. ERDA was established by the Indian electrical industries and utilities with the support of government of India and the government of the state of Gujarat in the year 1974. It is a not-for-profit, autonomous organization.

Does ERDA accept samples by courier or post?

Yes, ERDA accepts samples by courier or post.

What are the test charge payment options?

Test charges can be paid by bank transfer directly to ERDA’s bank account. The bank details are provided along with our quotation and are also available here. The test charges can also be paid by demand draft in favour of “ERDA, payable at Vadodara”. ERDA prefers payment through NEFT /RTGS /electronic bank transfer. Kindly ensure that you include the following information (whichever is available) while you make payment through RTGS, NEFT, or through any other bank instrument: UTR No., date of UTR, amount, remitting bank and city, ERDA proforma No. ERDA invoice No., ERDA sales quote details and testing details. This will help us to provide faster service to you.

What are the working hours of ERDA? On what days is ERDA working/closed?

The normal working hours of ERDA are from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Indian Standard Time. The lunch break is from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm. ERDA is closed on all Sundays of the month and on the first Saturdays. ERDA is also closed on national holidays. Please click here for list of holidays. However, to meet the urgency of customers, ERDA arranges to work on holidays also.

What is ERDA's scope of recognition?

ERDA is accredited by various certifying agencies from India and abroad. These agencies include NABL, BIS, CARAT, TUV etc. The scope of recognition is given in our website. Please click here for the Accreditations/Recognitions/Certifications. These certificates can be downloaded. For any help please contact Mr. Pranav Parikh on his cell phone number +918238053682 or email to: pranav.parikh@erda.org

How to get the current balance details in to customer’s account?

Customer can contact: pratik.shah@erda.org

What are the GST Details of ERDA?

To know the details please click here.

Account details will be confirmed via email.