JAS-ANZ Highlights
Considering JAS-ANZ Accreditation?
Are you a certification or inspection body considering JAS-ANZ accreditation? Read more...
GHG Validation and Verification
JAS-ANZ offers accreditation of greenhouse gas (GHG) validation and verification bodies to ISO 14065. Read more...
Accreditation News
JAS-ANZ's regular e-newsletter providing news and information on certification and inspection. Subscribe here...
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Certified Organisations - search the JAS-ANZ Register to locate organisations who hold JAS-ANZ accredited certificates.
JAS-ANZ Accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies - complete information on JAS-ANZ accredited CABs.
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Welcome to JAS-ANZ
JAS-ANZ is the government-appointed accreditation body for Australia and New Zealand responsible for providing accreditation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) in the fields of certification and inspection. Accreditation by JAS-ANZ demonstrates the competence and independence of these CABs.
JAS-ANZ accredits 61 CABs who in turn certify some 50,000 organisations. Including accreditations and technical assistance projects JAS-ANZ provides services in over 20 countries.
JAS-ANZ is a signatory to a number of bilateral, regional and international agreements. These agreements provide international recognition and acceptance of JAS-ANZ accredited certificates and inspection reports.
What Is AccreditationAccreditation is an endorsement of a conformity assessment body’s (CAB's) competence, credibility, independence and integrity in carrying out its conformity assessment activities.
In everyday language the terms accreditation and certification are often used interchangeably. In the conformity assessment industry however, these terms have very different and specific meanings.
Latest News
New Scheme - Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee (RTAC) Certification Scheme
The RTAC scheme sets and maintains minimum standards for clinics or centres offering assisted reproductive technology (ART), and encourages continuous improvement in the quality of care offered to people accessing fertility treatment in Australia and New Zealand. Read more.
Accreditation News e-newsletter
Check out the latest issue of Accreditation News. Past issues and free subscription information available here.
2007-08 JAS-ANZ Annual Report
JAS-ANZ has published its annual report for the year ending 30 June 2008. View the report here.
