Quality and standards are fundamental to the competitiveness of Jamaican products and services, both at home and abroad. MIIC provides robust oversight and regulation to ensure compliance with international benchmarks through its agencies and technical divisions. The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) develops, promotes, and enforces standards across industries, while the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) ensures that these standards are adhered to in the marketplace. The Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) plays a critical role in safeguarding public health by regulating the storage, handling, and distribution of food products. The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) offers certification services that validate business processes and products, giving Jamaican enterprises a competitive advantage in export markets. The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) ensures that laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification bodies meet international standards of competence.
In addition, the Ministry’s ISO Quality Systems Division (ISO QSD) drives service excellence across both the public and private sectors by implementing and monitoring the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) Standard. This initiative strengthens organizational performance, improves efficiency, and ensures a culture of continuous improvement.
Together, these institutions create an integrated framework that guarantees quality assurance, builds consumer confidence, and enhances Jamaica’s ability to participate competitively in global trade.
