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NATIONAL CERTIFICATION MARK PROGRAMMES

The National Certification Mark Programme is a voluntary programme, which aims to encourage local manufacturers to establish and maintain quality systems, which will ensure the provision of quality goods and services to local and overseas consumers. The programme is also designed to promote the visibility of high quality products to consumers and to enhance the international competitiveness of Jamaican products. Companies which are a part of the National Certification Mark Programme are granted the Certification Mark(s) of quality. Once granted, the certification period has a validity of two (2) years.

What are the certification marks?

  • Under the Standards Act of 1968 and the Standards Regulations of 1983, the Bureau of Standards Jamaica has the authority to grant the use of Standard Marks (Certification Marks) to companies that demonstrate that their products, processes and practices conform to standard specifications.   
  • These marks are synonymous with quality, reliability and dependability. The Certification Marks can be found on various products in the marketplace from paints, food products, such as margarine and pepper sauces, to building blocks.
  • Products which are proven to be of consistent and reliable quality and plants whose processes and systems are in compliance are granted the National Certification Marks.

There are two (2) marks of quality under the National Certification Mark Programme:

The Product Certification Mark

The Product Mark provides assurance to customers that a product consistently meets or exceeds a recognized standard. This mark is normally found on the product or its packaging.

The Product Certification Mark

The Product Certification Mark

 

The Plant Certification Mark

The Plant Certification Mark is awarded based on a company's system, that is, its process and practices. It certifies the ability to consistently supply products that conform to applicable standards. This mark is not placed on the product but is usually found on the manufacturing facility/plant.

The Plant Certification Mark

The Plant Certification Mark