Government schemes
Build confidence in regulation
Accreditation gives governments a practical way to use independent, competent organisations to support regulatory outcomes, manage risk and build confidence in compliance.
Build a trusted regulatory scheme with JASANZ
Purpose-built assurance frameworks can support regulatory, co-regulatory and industry-led schemes, providing a way to manage risk, support compliance and build confidence in outcomes.
JASANZ brings expertise in accreditation and conformity assessment to develop robust assurance arrangements that reflect the needs of the sector.
A practical tool for government
Accreditation gives governments a practical way to incorporate independent assurance into regulatory frameworks. JASANZ works with governments, regulators and scheme owners to design, develop, recognise and endorse conformity assessment schemes that are robust, credible and aligned with international best practice.
These assurance frameworks provide a consistent approach to assessing whether requirements are being met, supporting effective regulatory outcomes across sectors.
Reduce regulatory burden
Use accreditation to achieve assurance outcomes without adding unnecessary regulatory requirements.
Sector-wide assurance
Use accredited conformity assessment to support consistent requirements across organisations and sectors.
Flexibility as needs change
Accreditation schemes can adapt faster than legislation to changes in technology, markets and emerging risks.
Manage compliance costs
Design assurance arrangements to avoid duplication and manage compliance costs for regulated organisations.
Creating trusted assurance frameworks
Here are some examples of regulatory assurance frameworks developed with JASANZ.
Protecting Australia’s biosecurity through export controls
Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme
Scheme owner: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Australia)
Untreated wood packaging can carry pests capable of damaging Australian agriculture. Developed by DAFF with JASANZ, the scheme manages this risk by ensuring wood packaging used in international trade meets recognised requirements before it reaches Australia’s borders.
It supports treatment providers and manufacturers to demonstrate compliance, protecting Australia’s biosecurity while supporting global trade.
Enabling confidence in innovative building products
CodeMark New Zealand Certification Scheme
Scheme owner: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (New Zealand)
New and innovative building products need a clear, trusted pathway to demonstrate compliance with the New Zealand Building Code. Developed by MBIE with JASANZ, the scheme provides a robust and recognised approach for assessing product compliance.
A CodeMark certificate provides Building Consent Authorities with confidence that a product meets the requirements of the Building Code, giving manufacturers a consistent, nationally recognised pathway to bring innovative products to market.
Strengthening safeguards for people with disability
NDIS Approved Quality Auditors Scheme
Scheme owner: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (Australia)
Registered NDIS providers need to be assessed consistently against the NDIS Practice Standards to support quality services and safeguards for participants. Developed by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission with JASANZ, the scheme establishes a consistent framework for recognising organisations that undertake these audits.
The scheme supports confidence that quality auditors have the competence, independence, and capability to undertake assessments that help ensure providers meet required standards.
Supporting quality plumbing and drainage products
WaterMark Certification Scheme
Scheme owner: Australian Building Codes Board
Plumbing and drainage products must meet safety and performance requirements before they are installed in Australian buildings, helping protect consumers from unsafe or unsuitable products. Developed by the Australian Building Codes Board with JASANZ, the scheme provides a consistent framework for assessing product compliance.
The scheme gives builders, plumbers, regulators, and consumers confidence that certified products meet required safety and performance requirements.
