Profile
| Name | Japan Accreditation Board |
|---|---|
| President | Yoshinori Iizuka |
| Location | NMF Shiba BLDG.2F 2-3 Shiba,4-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 108-0014, JAPAN |
| Establishment | November 1, 1993 |
Basic Activity
- accreditation and registration of
- ISO/IEC 17021 management system certification bodies,
- ISO/IEC 17024 personnel certification bodies,
- ISO 14065 greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies,
- ISO/IEC 17025 testing and calibration laboratories,
- ISO/IEC 17020 inspection bodies,
- ISO 17034 reference material producers,
- ISO/IEC 17043 proficiency testing providers,
- ISO 15189 medical laboratories and
- ISO/IEC 17065 product certification bodies;
- evaluation service based on the MRA Law;
- publication of certified organizations (companies certified with a quality management system, an environmental management system, and others);
- promotion of multilateral / mutual recognition from foreign accreditation bodies;
- surveys and researches;
- response to complaints, etc. relating to accreditation / certification;
- Dissemination / enlightenment and public relations activities;
- exchange of information and cooperation with relevant bodies both in Japan and abroad; and
- other activities required to achieve JAB's objectives.
Members of
- MLA (Multilateral Recognition Arrangement) groups for the accreditation of quality and environmental management system certification bodies
- MRA (Mutual Recognition Arrangement) group for testing (include medical) and calibration laboratories
