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Applying for JAS-ANZ Accreditation

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Import Requirements

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Getting Certified

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  • What Is Accreditation

    Accreditation 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.…

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  • 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…

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  • Benefits Of JAS-ANZ Accreditation

    JAS-ANZ accreditation delivers a number of important benefits to conformity assessment bodies that enhance confidence in conformity assessment. Highlight your competence By meeting JAS-ANZ's internationally-recognised policies and procedures on a regular basis you highlight…

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  • Management Systems Certification

    A management system is the framework of processes and procedures used to ensure that an organisation can fulfill all tasks required to achieve its objectives. JAS-ANZ accredits conformity assessment bodies (CABs) for the following…

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  • Product Certification

    Product certification is a means of demonstrating that a product, process, or service satisfies specified requirements. The requirements for accreditation are those specified in ISO/IEC Guide 65 General requirements for bodies operating product certification systems…

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  • Personnel Certification

    JAS-ANZ accredits conformity assessment bodies (CABs) that provide Personnel certification services against the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024. JAS-ANZ welcomes new CABs interested in applying; however the CAB needs to be aware that they will need…

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  • GHG Validation and Verification

    In response to international demand, the national accreditation bodies of the world’s major economies have joined together through the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to harmonise the accreditation requirements for the application of ISO 14065,…

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  • Inspection

    Inspection is examination of a product design, product, process or installation and determination of its conformity with specific requirements or, on the basis of professional judgement, with general requirements. JAS-ANZ accredits conformity assessment bodies…

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  • Feedback and Complaints

    JAS-ANZ is committed to improving our services and welcomes any comments or complaints that our stakeholders may wish to offer in relation to the services we provide.  It helps us to identify anything that…

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  • AACB

    The Association of Accredited Certification Bodies (AACB) is a membership organisation whose mission is to ensure accredited, certification of management systems, products and personnel is universally accepted and valued by industry. Visit the AACB…

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