公益財団法人 日本適合性認定協会

Japan Accreditation Board (JAB) is a public interest foundation in Japan that provides comprehensive accreditation for organizations conducting conformity assessment. Its work helps establish confidence in the competence and impartiality of these organizations, supporting international trade, quality, safety, appropriate regulation, consumer trust, and sustainable development.

JAB accredits a broad range of bodies, including management system and personnel certification bodies, product certification bodies, greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies, testing and calibration laboratories, clinical laboratories, inspection bodies, reference material producers, proficiency testing providers, and biobanks. Its accreditation activities are based on relevant international standards, including ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17024, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, and ISO/IEC 17020.

For organizations seeking accreditation, JAB provides information on the benefits, application process, requirements, and related documents and forms. It also publishes directories of accredited conformity assessment bodies and management system certification organizations, reports on accreditation decisions, public consultation notices, and educational materials. Through these services and resources, JAB supports reliable assessment practices and makes accreditation information accessible to organizations and the public.