Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand

What Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand does

JASANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand) is a binational, government-backed not-for-profit accreditation body established by treaty between the Australian and New Zealand governments in 1991. Its core function is to assess and accredit Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), including certification bodies, inspection bodies, testing laboratories, and validation/verification bodies, against ISO/IEC standards (notably 17021-1, 17065, 17011, and 17029). JASANZ does not certify organisations directly; instead it accredits the entities that issue certifications, enabling those certifications to be recognized internationally through its signatory status in the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement and the APAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement. As of the latest data, JASANZ oversees 135+ accredited CABs, 125+ endorsed schemes, and 170,000+ active certificates recognized across 100+ countries, with particular depth in management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001), product certification (CodeMark), AI governance (ISO/IEC 42001 via AIMSS), anti-bribery (ISO 37001), business continuity (ISO 22301), sustainable electronics recycling (SERI R2), and offsite construction (BuiltReady).

The organization's technology and product surface centers on the JASANZ Register, a public-facing searchable database (register.jasanz.org) covering accredited bodies, certified organisations, and endorsed schemes, alongside the Endorsed Scheme Register launched in 2023. Educational and capacity-building products include the JASANZ Accelerate Training Academy, delivering eLearning, facilitator-led virtual, and blended training (540+ learners and 800+ activities since August 2020), and the JASANZ Futures Program, an 84-hour, four-month professional development curriculum for emerging conformity assessment professionals. JASANZ has also launched a Graduate Certificate in Public Management-related training pathway and supports the IECEE CB Scheme as Australia's Member Body. The organization does not expose a public API, SDK, or integration endpoints.

JASANZ's revenue model is built on recurring subscription-style accreditation fees charged to CABs, including application fees, assessment fees, and ongoing surveillance fees throughout a five-year accreditation term. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Additional revenue is generated through scheme management contracts (e.g., CodeMark on behalf of MBIE), training programs, and government support anchored by its treaty-established status. Customer segments span four primary constituencies: the CABs that purchase accreditation, certified organisations that consume the resulting certifications, scheme owners that partner on endorsed schemes (FAMI-QS, SERI, PEFC, Standards Australia, MBIE, NDIA), and downstream consumers/regulators relying on JASANZ-accredited certificates. The organization operates with 11-50 employees out of Sydney, with a binational remit covering Australia, New Zealand, and active regional engagement across Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Name

Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand

Legal name

Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand

Website

https://jasanz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JASANZ is the binational, government-backed accreditation body for Australia and New Zealand, established by treaty in 1991. It accredits 135+ Conformity Assessment Bodies against ISO/IEC standards, oversees 125+ endorsed schemes and 170,000+ active certificates recognized across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accreditation Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC), Accreditation Coordination, Recognition & Meta-Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAH), Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL), Certification Program Administration & Scheme Management (Standard Owners) (AFALACAC)

Keywords

• Accreditation services
• Conformity assessment
• Certification bodies
• Management systems
• Inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Australian Capital Territory

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accreditation Services: JASANZ generates revenue through accreditation fees charged to Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs). The accreditation process involves application fees, assessment fees, and ongoing surveillance fees throughout the five-year accreditation term. CABs undergo rigorous systems assessment and compliance assessment before receiving accreditation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JASANZ is an independent, government-backed accreditation body that accredits conformity assessment bodies (CABs) including certification bodies, inspection bodies, testing laboratories, and validation/verification bodies. It enables these accredited bodies to issue certificates that are internationally recognized across more than 100 countries through IAF and APAC mutual recognition arrangements, and it also endorses and manages a portfolio of certification schemes across multiple industry sectors.

Product overview

JASANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand) is an independent, government-backed accreditation body providing internationally recognised accreditation services. Rather than a single unified software product, JASANZ operates a portfolio of accreditation schemes, training programs, and public verification tools. The core offerings include: (1) JASANZ Accreditation Services for conformity assessment bodies, (2) JASANZ Register for public verification of accredited organisations and certificates, (3) Scheme endorsement and management including AIMSS, ABMS, BCMS, BuiltReady, CodeMark, and SERI R2, (4) JASANZ Accelerate Training Academy for professional development courses, and (5) JASANZ Futures Program for emerging experts. The organisation manages over 135 conformity assessment bodies issuing 170,000+ active certificates across 100+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JASANZ Futures Program: A professional development program designed to nurture emerging industry experts in conformity assessment and management systems, providing comprehensive knowledge of accreditation and certification landscape.
• JASANZ Accelerate Training Academy
• JASANZ Register

Products and services

• JASANZ Accreditation Services Independent third-party accreditation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs), including certification bodies, inspection bodies, testing laboratories, and validation/verification bodies across multiple sectors such as food, biological systems, sustainability, business and innovation, and product certification. Issued accreditation enables CABs to provide internationally recognized certificates to their client organizations.
• JASANZ Register Online public database that lists JASANZ-accredited conformity assessment bodies and their certified clients, enabling verification of accreditation status and certificate validity. Used by regulators, businesses, and the general public to confirm the credentials of certified organizations.
• JASANZ Accelerate Training Academy Training programs and educational offerings for accredited bodies, auditors, and certification professionals covering accreditation standards, management system requirements, and assessor competence. Delivered to support the conformity assessment community and JASANZ-accredited bodies.
• JASANZ Scheme Endorsement Endorsement and management of certification schemes on behalf of scheme owners, including AIMSS (Australian International Manufacturer's Safety Scheme), ABMS (Anti-Bribery Management Systems), BCMS (Business Continuity Management Systems), BuiltReady, CodeMark, SERI R2 (electronics recycling), and FAMI-QS (feed safety). Endorsed schemes provide the framework for CABs to issue scheme-specific certifications.
• JASANZ Futures Program Forward-looking program supporting innovation, emerging sectors, and the next generation of accreditation services and standards. Launched in 2022 to help JASANZ anticipate and address future accreditation needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• JASANZ-accredited certificates are recognised in 100+ countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pacific Islands Forum SecretariatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026JASANZ attended Kava Standards Week in Sydney alongside Standards Australia and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. The event brought together 20 experts from nine Pacific Island countries to advance a shared approach to kava quality and safety standards. JASANZ noted the value of integrating technical standard-setting with capability development to strengthen Pacific quality infrastructure.
• Standards AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026JASANZ partnered with Standards Australia at Kava Standards Week to work alongside regional stakeholders on advancing kava quality and safety standards. The collaboration demonstrates the value of integrating technical standard-setting with capability development across the Pacific region.
• FAMI-QScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJASANZ provides customised training in conformity assessment and management system certification for organisations applying for FAMI-QS certification. FAMI-QS is an accredited third-party feed safety management system for specialty feed ingredients and mixtures. JASANZ delivers this program three times per year.
• PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJASANZ delivers training in ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 for new accreditation bodies, certification bodies, scheme owners, government regulators and industry parties in developing South East Asia.
• Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) - New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJASANZ developed and delivered training for product certification bodies and certification holders for the CodeMark New Zealand Scheme. Also developed and delivered training for the new Modular Component Manufacturing Scheme.
• National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJASANZ developed and delivered training for scheme changes to integrate aged care services for young people under the NDIS. Training delivered to Approved Quality Auditors.
• Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJASANZ endorsed the SERI R2 Scheme for e-waste management and circular economy. The scheme is now accepting applications from CABs for accreditation in Australia, New Zealand, and the wider Asia Pacific Region.
• 22,142 EMS Scheme Certificate HolderscoreOthersJASANZ-accredited ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certificate holders working in various sectors including water management.
• IECEE (International Electrotechnical Commission System for Conformity Testing and Certification)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJASANZ participates as the Australian Member Body in the IECEE system. JASANZ personnel attend annual CMC meetings and contribute to discussions on cybersecurity, AI opportunities, and personnel competency schemes.
• Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJASANZ is a signatory to the APAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) and underwent successful peer evaluation in 2025 reinforcing its global accreditation status. APAC evaluates accreditation bodies against ISO/IEC 17011 requirements.
• International Accreditation Forum (IAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJASANZ is a signatory to the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA), enabling cross-acceptance of product conformity assessments between MLA signatories. This recognition reduces costs and adds value for businesses and consumers worldwide.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA): US non-profit accreditation body focused on testing and calibration laboratories, also operating in inspection bodies. Similar operating model to JASANZ with multi-year accreditation cycles, fee-based revenue, and ILAC MRA signatory status.
• Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS): Germany's national accreditation body, government-backed, providing accreditation across ISO/IEC standards. Operates a similar conformity-assessment pyramid model and is one of the largest IAF MLA signatories in Europe — directly comparable to JASANZ in mandate.
• UK Accreditation Service (UKAS): The UK's national accreditation body, operating under government backing and IAF MLA signatory status, accreditating certification, inspection, testing and verification bodies — directly comparable in mandate, scale, and treaty-style legitimacy to JASANZ.
• ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB): US-based accreditation body jointly operated by ANSI and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences; accredits management systems, product, and personnel certification bodies. Directly comparable scope to JASANZ and a key IAF MLA counterpart.
• Comité Français d'Accréditation (COFRAC): France's national accreditation body for testing laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification bodies. Operates a similar model to JASANZ, including IAF MLA and ILAC MRA signatory status and accreditating CABs across multiple ISO standards.
• Standards Council of Canada (SCC): Canada's national accreditation body and standards body, accrediting conformity assessment bodies and overseeing standards infrastructure. Directly comparable to JASANZ as a Crown-corporation, government-backed accreditation and standards authority.

Regional players

• National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA): Australia's leading laboratory-focused accreditation body, operating in a parallel Australian conformity-assessment landscape to JASANZ. Comparable mission of accrediting Australian testing facilities, but with narrower scope (labs vs. JASANZ's broader CAB mandate).
• Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC): Singapore's national accreditation body, part of Enterprise Singapore, with IAF MLA and APAC MRA signatory status. Highly relevant as a regional peer to JASANZ in the Asia-Pacific conformity assessment ecosystem.

Others

• International Accreditation Forum (IAF): World association of accreditation bodies that operates the MLA framework which JASANZ relies on for cross-border recognition. Not a competitor but a meta-governance counterpart, comparable as the apex body in JASANZ's value chain.

Emerging players

• International Organic Accreditation Service (IOAS): Non-profit accreditation body specifically focused on organic and sustainable certification schemes. Comparable to JASANZ in not-for-profit, scheme-endorsement-driven model, but narrower scope — a focused peer relevant to JASANZ's food/biological systems sector.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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