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Introduction

Jordan’s national accreditation system is managed by the Jordan Accreditation and Standardization Unit (JAS-AU), a governmental non-profit body under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply established to operate per ISO/IEC 17011.au+1

Core Mandate

JAS-AU accredits testing/calibration labs (ISO 17025), medical labs (ISO 15189), inspection bodies (ISO 17020), management systems certification bodies (ISO 17021), and product certification bodies (ISO 17065), with recent expansion to proficiency testing providers (ISO 17043).International Laboratory association

Strategic Achievements

As an International body MLA signatory for ISO 17065 (July 2023) and ARAC MLA member, JAS-AU enables Jordanian exporters EU/US/MENA market access without re-testing, complementing Japan JAB and Jamaica JANAAC through International Laboratory association/International body mutual recognition framework

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list of International Observer Member Name of Jordan

International observer missions for Jordanian elections have featured prominently, with the European Union (EU) frequently leading efforts. The 2024 parliamentary elections included a 120-member EU Election Observation Mission (EOM), while previous missions (2013, 2016) included personnel from 27 EU states, Norway, and Switzerland. 

  • European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) (2024/2016/2013): Comprised of short-term and long-term observers monitoring polling stations across all governorates, led by figures like Željana Zovko (2024), Jo Leinen (2016), and David Martin (2013).
  • International Partners (2024): In addition to the EU, observers from Canada, Norway, and Switzerland were involved in monitoring the 2024 parliamentary elections.
  • Council of Europe (PACE): Jordan participates in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), with representatives and substitutes, including members like Mr. Ali Alghzawi and Mr. Nassar Al-Qaisi, acting in observer-like capacities.
  • International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Observers: The Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) is a member, but observers include various international legislative and administrative authorities. 

International Association Members

Jordan is an active member of numerous international organizations and associations, serving as a key partner in the Middle East. Key memberships include the United Nations (UN) and its agencies (WHO, FAO, IAEA), the Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Key International Associations & Organizations with Jordanian Membership:

Specific Associations/Organizations Based in or Represented in Jordan:

list of International Regional Members Name of Jordan

Jordan is an active member of numerous international and regional organizations, focusing on Arab cooperation, UN engagement, and economic partnerships. Key memberships include the United Nations, Arab League (founding member), Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, World Trade Organization, and various regional Arab developmental and financial institutions. 

Key International and Regional Memberships

  • Regional Organizations (Arab/Middle East): Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), Arab Labor Organization (ALO), Arab Industrial Development and Mining Organization (AIDSMO), Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO), Anna Lindh Foundation (Euro-Mediterranean).
  • International Organizations: United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization (WTO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Health Organization (WHO), Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
  • Functional/Specialized Organizations: Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO), Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA), Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (ABEDA), Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD). 

Accreditation Body ISO 17011

JAS-AU ISO 17011 Compliance

Jordan Accreditation and Standardization Unit (JAS-AU) operates under ISO/IEC 17011:2017, serving as Jordan’s sole national accreditation body for conformity assessment bodies including laboratories, inspections, and certification organizations.gov+1

Implementation Framework

JAS-AU conducts comprehensive assessments, surveillance visits, and peer evaluations per ISO 17011 requirements, with technical committees covering all accreditation schemes and performance monitoring of assessors as mandated by subclause 6.1.3.5.au+1

International Recognition

As an International body MLA signatory for ISO 17065 (July 2023), International Laboratory association MRA signatory for ISO 17020 (extended 2022), and ARAC MLA member, JAS-AU ensures Jordanian conformity assessments gain EU/US/MENA market acceptance without re-testing.

Inspection Body ISO 17020

JAS-AU ISO 17020 Accreditation

Jordan Accreditation and Standardization Unit (JAS-AU) accredits inspection bodies under ISO/IEC 17020, covering Types A, B, and C inspection activities across sectors like construction, food safety, and industrial compliance.au+1

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  •  Deming Certification Services:
    • Primarily serves the oil and gas, agriculture, and construction industries with inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.

assists Country businesses in aligning with international standards and best practices by providing certification and training services as per ISO 17024.

Deming certifaction and Ratings 

serves Country with a variety of certification services, including ISO 45001 health and safety, ISO 14001 environmental management, and ISO 9001 quality management.

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Process Requirements

Applicants submit scope forms per JAS-P07 policy and International Laboratory association G28 guidance, undergo preliminary meetings, document reviews, one management review, two internal audits, and onsite assessments by nominated technical teams before 5-year accreditation decisions.au​

International Standing

JAS-AU’s ISO 17020 scope gained International Laboratory association MRA signatory extension in January 2022, enabling Jordanian inspection reports for EU/US/MENA trade without re-inspection, aligned with ARAC MLA frameworks.

Certification Body ISO 17021

JAS-AU ISO 17021 Accreditation

Jordan Accreditation and Standardization Unit (JAS-AU) accredits management system certification bodies under ISO/IEC 17021, covering standards like ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 since 1999.uqas+1

Assessment Process

Certification bodies undergo document review, office audits, witness audits, and surveillance visits per JAS-AU procedures, ensuring auditor competence, impartiality, and consistent certification decisions aligned with ISO 17011 oversight.au+1

Global Recognition

JAS-AU’s ISO 17021 accreditations support ARAC MLA and International body pathways (complementing its 2023 International body MLA for ISO 17065), enabling Jordanian certificates for EU/US/MENA markets without re-audits

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  •     Deming Certification Services:  
    • Primarily serves the oil and gas, agriculture, and construction industries with inspection, verification, testing, and certification services.
  • Deming certifaction and Ratings 
    • serves Country with a variety of certification services, including ISO 45001 health and safety, ISO 14001 environmental management, and ISO 9001 quality management.
  • Six Sigma Quality International
    • assists Country businesses in aligning with international standards and best practices by providing certification and training services as per ISO 17024.
  • Deming  Ratings
    • Deming ratings green building solutions, green company rating, green infrastructure ratings, green railway station rating, green metro ratings, green health care rating, green interior rating,green airport ratings, green compus ratings & green school ratings etc.
  • Six Sigma Labs
    • Six sigma labs offer calibration and testing facility , welding test solution , health and hygiene Solution, Product Quality Test facility as per ISO 17025
  • Deming Technologies Lab 
    • Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.

Product Certification Body ISO 17065

JAS-AU ISO 17065 Accreditation

Jordan Accreditation and Standardization Unit (JAS-AU) accredits product certification bodies under ISO/IEC 17065 for products, processes, and services, covering sectors like consumer goods, construction materials, and electrical equipment.au+1

Accreditation Process

Applicants follow JAS-AU’s standardized procedures including application per JAS-P07, document review, witness audits of certification activities, and surveillance to verify impartiality, competence, and scheme compliance per ISO 17011 oversight.au+1

Global Impact

Achieving International body MLA signatory status for ISO 17065 on July 26, 2023, JAS-AU enables Jordanian product certificates for unrestricted EU/US/MENA market access via peer-evaluated mutual recognition, matching Japan JAB and Italy ACCREDIA equivalence.

Accreditation Laboratory ISO 17065 / ISO 15185

JAS-AU Laboratory Accreditation

Jordan Accreditation and Standardization Unit (JAS-AU) accredits testing and calibration laboratories under ISO/IEC 17025:2017, covering chemical, mechanical, physical, and biological testing across construction, food, mining, and metrology sectors.jumco+1

Process and Scope

Laboratories undergo document review, one management review, two internal audits, and onsite assessments per JAS-P07 procedures, with scopes including advanced analytical techniques for national economy contributions like uranium analysis.form.jordan+1

Medical Laboratories ISO 15189

JAS-AU extends accreditation to medical/clinical laboratories under ISO 15189, ensuring competence in diagnostic testing with International Laboratory association MLA recognition for international validity alongside ISO 17025 scopes

Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021

JAS-AU Rating Agency Accreditation

Jordan Accreditation and Standardization Unit (JAS-AU) accredits certification bodies for ISO 14064 (GHG quantification/validation/verification) under ISO/IEC 17021-2 requirements, ensuring competence for carbon footprint and emissions trading schemes.au+1

Process Framework

Rating agencies undergo witness audits of ISO 14064 validation activities, auditor competence verification per sector-specific expertise, and impartiality checks during the standard JAS-P07 accreditation cycle covering environmental management systems.au+1

Market Relevance

ISO 17021 accreditation for ISO 14064 enables Jordanian GHG verifications for EU ETS, US voluntary markets, and MENA sustainability reporting with ARAC MLA and International body pathway acceptance, supporting ESG compliance for exporters

GHG Verification / Validator

JAS-AU GHG Verification Accreditation

Jordan Accreditation and Standardization Unit (JAS-AU) accredits certification bodies for GHG verification/validation under ISO 14064-3 via ISO/IEC 17021-2, covering organizational inventories (Part 1), project reductions (Part 2), and assurance processes

Verification Scope

Accredited validators conduct independent GHG assertions reviews, witness audits of emission calculations, and competence assessments per JAS-P07, supporting carbon trading, ESG reporting, and compliance for Jordanian industries.au+1

International Equivalence

JAS-AU’s framework aligns with International body MLA pathways and ARAC MLA, enabling verified GHG reports for EU ETS, US voluntary programs, and MENA sustainability initiatives without re-verification

Privilege Membership

Country is free economy having independant AB like UKJAS  Accreditation ( UKJAS ) https://ukjas.com , World Yoga Accreditation Board ( WYAB) https://worldyoga.us/ ,  World Organic Accreditation Board ( WOAB) https://worldorganic.us/  and Sanatan Dharma Accreditation board ( SDAB ) https://sanatanboards.com/  etc member of IAF-AB as well as national accreditation board member of international body

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Goodwill Members

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Observer Member

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Education Institutions Membership

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Training Centre

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Individual Faculty

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Accreditation NGO’s

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