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Mauritania

Mauritania, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a sovereign country located in Northwest Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali, and Senegal. The country plays an important role in regional trade, mining, fisheries, and energy sectors, which require alignment with international quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Mauritania participates in international standardization and conformity assessment frameworks to support economic development, regulatory compliance, and international trade. Through cooperation with global organizations such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International body, and theInternational Laboratory association, Mauritania aligns its quality infrastructure with internationally recognized best practices.

As a developing economy, Mauritania’s accreditation, inspection, certification, and laboratory services are typically supported through regional and internationally recognized accreditation bodies. This framework ensures that conformity assessment activities conducted within the country meet global standards for competence, impartiality, and technical reliability, thereby enhancing credibility and facilitating access to international markets.

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list of International Regional Members country Name of Mauritania

Mauritania is an active member of key African and Arab regional organizations, bridging North and West Africa. Major memberships include the African Union (AU), Arab League, Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), and the G5 Sahel, with a focus on regional security, economic cooperation, and development. IMUNA +2

Key regional organizations include:

International Association Members

Mauritania is an active member of numerous international organizations, focusing on African, Arab, and Islamic cooperation, as well as global development. Key memberships include the United Nations, African Union, Arab League, and the OECD Development Centre. 

Major International Association Memberships

Other Associations and Organizations

International Observer Member

Mauritania is not generally characterized by a specific list of “International Observer Member” countries. Instead, Mauritania holds full membership in major international organizations, including the United Nations (since 1961), the Arab League, the African Union, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. It participates in international forums, such as the North African regional component of Partners for a New Beginning with the U.S.. 

Key Affiliations & Regional Groupings (Not “Observer” Countries):

  • Arab League: As a full member, it acts alongside countries like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco.
  • African Union & UN: Member of the African Group of United Nations.
  • Economic Partners: Involved with Maghreb countries including Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Accreditation Body ISO 17011

Mauritania does not currently operate a fully established and internationally recognized national accreditation body functioning independently under ISO/IEC 17011 (Conformity assessment — Requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies). As a developing economy, accreditation services required by conformity assessment bodies within Mauritania are generally obtained through regional or foreign accreditation bodies that operate in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011. 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​​​​

Organizations providing testing, inspection, certification, and validation services in Mauritania typically seek accreditation from internationally recognized accreditation bodies that are signatories to the multilateral recognition arrangements of the International body and the International Laboratory association

Through reliance on these internationally recognized accreditation frameworks, Mauritania ensures that conformity assessment activities conducted within its jurisdiction meet global standards of competence, impartiality, and consistency, thereby supporting regulatory compliance and facilitating international trade.

Inspection Body ISO 17020

In Mauritania, inspection bodies operating under ISO/IEC 17020 are generally accredited by foreign or regional accreditation bodies, as the country does not currently maintain a fully established national accreditation body under ISO/IEC 17011. ISO/IEC 17020 specifies the requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of bodies performing inspection activities.

Inspection services in Mauritania are particularly relevant in sectors such as mining, fisheries, construction, energy, petroleum, and infrastructure development. Organizations providing inspection services typically obtain accreditation from internationally recognized accreditation bodies that are signatories to the multilateral recognition arrangements of the International Laboratory association and the International body.

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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.

This reliance on internationally accredited inspection bodies ensures that inspection reports and compliance assessments issued in Mauritania are technically reliable, impartial, and internationally accepted, thereby supporting regulatory oversight and international trade

Certification Body ISO 17021

In Mauritania, certification bodies providing management systems certification under ISO/IEC 17021 are generally accredited by foreign or regional accreditation bodies, as the country does not yet operate a fully established national accreditation body in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011. ISO/IEC 17021 sets out the requirements for competence, consistency, and impartiality of bodies auditing and certifying management systems.

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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.

Organizations operating in key sectors such as mining, fisheries, energy, construction, and public services may obtain certification for standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems). These certifications are typically issued by internationally recognized certification bodies accredited by accreditation bodies that are signatories to the multilateral recognition arrangements of the International body.

Product Certification Body ISO 17065

In Mauritania, product certification bodies operating under ISO/IEC 17065 are generally accredited by foreign or regional accreditation bodies, as the country does not currently maintain a fully operational national accreditation body under ISO/IEC 17011. ISO/IEC 17065 specifies the requirements for bodies certifying products, processes, and services, ensuring competence, impartiality, and consistent certification practices.

Product certification is particularly relevant in sectors such as mining equipment, construction materials, food products, fisheries exports, petroleum-related products, and imported consumer goods. Certification services are typically provided by internationally recognized certification bodies accredited by accreditation bodies that are signatories to the multilateral recognition arrangements of the International body and the International Laboratory association.

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  • Deming certifaction and Ratings 
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
  • 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.
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
  • 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,
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
  • Deming Technologies Lab 
    • Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services

By relying on internationally accredited product certification bodies, Mauritania ensures that certified products meet applicable technical, safety, and regulatory standards, thereby enhancing consumer protection, supporting export activities, and facilitating international trade.

Accreditation Laboratory ISO 17065 / ISO 15185

In Mauritania, laboratories conducting testing, calibration, and medical diagnostic services are generally accredited by foreign or regional accreditation bodies, as the country does not yet operate a fully established national accreditation body under ISO/IEC 17011. Testing and calibration laboratories follow ISO/IEC 17025, which specifies requirements for technical competence and the reliability of test and calibration results, while medical laboratories operate in accordance with ISO 15189, which sets standards for quality and competence in clinical laboratory services.

Laboratories supporting key sectors such as mining, fisheries, environmental monitoring, food safety, petroleum, public health, and construction materials typically obtain accreditation from internationally recognized accreditation bodies that are signatories to the mutual recognition arrangements of the International Laboratory association.

Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021

In Mauritania, rating agencies and organizations involved in environmental certification, sustainability assessment, and greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting operate primarily through internationally accredited bodies, as the country does not currently maintain a national accreditation body under ISO/IEC 17011. Environmental management system certifications are conducted in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021, which establishes requirements for bodies auditing and certifying management systems such as ISO 14001.

GHG quantification, reporting, validation, and verification activities are performed in alignment with ISO 14064 standards. Organizations providing these services typically obtain accreditation from internationally recognized accreditation bodies that are signatories to the multilateral recognition arrangements of the International body and the International Laboratory association.

  • Deming certifaction and Ratings 
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
  • 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.
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
  • 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,
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services
  • Deming Technologies Lab 
    • Deming Technologies Lab offer calibration & testing facility on electro technical, Mechanical, Chemical, NDT, Welding testing, Mobile Crane Oprating testing etc.
    • serves Country with a variety of Verification & validation Body services, including ISO 17063, ISO 17064, ISO 17065 Accreditation services

Through reliance on internationally accredited certification and verification bodies, Mauritania ensures that environmental ratings, sustainability certifications, and carbon reporting activities are credible, transparent, and internationally recognized, particularly in key sectors such as mining, energy, fisheries, and infrastructure development.

GHG Verification / Validator

In Mauritania, greenhouse gas (GHG) validation and verification activities are conducted primarily through internationally accredited verification bodies, as the country does not currently operate a national accreditation body under ISO/IEC 17011. GHG verification and validation services are carried out in accordance with ISO 14064 standards, which govern the quantification, monitoring, reporting, validation, and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and removals, and may also follow ISO/IEC 17029 requirements for validation and verification bodies.

Organizations in sectors such as mining, energy, oil and gas, fisheries, and infrastructure that require carbon reporting or environmental compliance typically engage verification bodies accredited by internationally recognized accreditation bodies that are signatories to the multilateral recognition arrangements of the International body and the International Laboratory association

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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Patron Members

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Advisor Members

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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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