How To Become Accredited

JAS-ANZ accepts applications for accreditation from Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) around the world. The five general steps that apply to JAS-ANZ accreditation are outlined below.

1. Application

CABs identify the accreditation scheme(s) they wish to be accredited for. The current schemes JAS-ANZ recognises, along with the application pack, are listed on this website under the five program headings of Management Systems Certification, Product Certification, Personnel Certification, GHG Validation and Verification and Inspection. For instance if you are interested in gaining accreditation for Environmental Management Systems, select this scheme from the links under Management Systems Certification. The application pack is available for download from this page.

Alternatively, you may seek accreditation for a scheme that JAS-ANZ does not yet recognise. In this case please contact JAS-ANZ before proceeding, as the scheme will need to be assessed and some preparation or scheme development may be necessary before your application can be progressed.

The first stage of the accreditation process is for the CAB to complete and return their application, including relevant documentation requested within the application form, along with payment to:

JAS-ANZ
GPO Box 170
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia.

2. Systems Assessment

JAS-ANZ reviews the application documents against the relevant accreditation criteria and provides a report to the applicant. The next stage of assessment will not proceed until the documented systems meet requirements.

3. Assessment

JAS-ANZ selects an assessment team who undertake an on-site assessment at the applicant's offices. The assessment team also witnesses the applicant's team undertaking assessment activity at their client's premises. At the completion of the assessments the assessment team write a report of their findings along with recommendations.

4. Review of Assessment Report

JAS-ANZ forms an Accreditation Review Panel (ARP). Members of this panel are individuals who have expertise in the scope of accreditation sought. The ARP review the report and make a decision regarding accreditation.

5. Accreditation Decision

 If accreditation is approved a Certificate of Accreditation is issued.

If accreditation is not approved, the applicant is advised of the reasons for the decision. A further application may be considered at a later date.

Once an applicant is accredited regular visits are made to the CAB's offices to assess the CAB's ongoing compliance with the accreditation criteria. JAS-ANZ also selects a sample of CAB auditors and inspectors for witnessing activities. A complete reassessment takes place every four years.