Jordan Standards and Metrology Organisation

The Jordan Standards and Metrology Organisation (JSMO) is Jordan's national standards authority, established in 1972 and operating under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply. JSMO develops and publishes Jordanian standards (JS) across all product categories, including halal food and consumer goods, and is responsible for enforcing conformity assessment requirements for products sold in Jordan. JSMO issues halal certificates for food products and operates a product conformity certification programme that includes slaughter operations and processed food manufacturers. Jordan is a significant trade hub in the Levant region and a major re-export corridor for goods moving between the GCC, Europe, and Asia. JSMO halal certification is recognised within the Arab League standards framework and by OIC/SMIIC member states, providing Jordanian manufacturers with access to regional Muslim consumer markets. Certificates are valid for three years with mandatory annual audits, reflecting a robust ongoing compliance model.