JAS-ANZ Highlights
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Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) certification scheme
Based on the ISO 27001:2005 standard, the scheme helps organisations to ensure that their information is securely managed. Read more...
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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 58 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
Accreditation News e-newsletter
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Unauthorised Use of the JAS-ANZ Accreditation Symbol
Recently JAS-ANZ became aware of the unauthorised use of the JAS-ANZ accreditation symbol by Jinshan International Australia (Jinshan).
Improved Safety and Quality for Healthcare Service Providers
Patient outcomes are set to be improved by the Healthcare Sector scheme, developed by a specialist committee whose representation included healthcare service providers, health profession organisations, community organisations, and accreditation and certification bodies. Read more...
