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About JSM

Malaysia’s National Standards Body

About JSM

JSM/DSM stands for Jabatan Standard Malaysia / Department of Standards Malaysia – the national standards body of Malaysia.

It is the only official accreditation body (AB) in the country, appointed by the Government of Malaysia.

Main Responsibilities
of JSM

  • Accrediting Certification Bodies
    Authorizes certification bodies that can issue ISO certificates.

  • Developing and Promoting National Standards
    Establishes and implements national standards, such as the MS ISO series.

  • Supervising Certification Activities
    Ensures all certification activities comply with international standards.

  • Malaysia’s Representative in IAF
    Acts as Malaysia’s representative at the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).

Why JSM is Important

JSM serves as Malaysia’s official ISO certification supervisory authority.
Any organization that wishes to issue internationally recognized certificates must be approved by JSM or another accreditation body recognized by IAF.

Certification Framework

How International ISO Certification Work
Our certification process follows a globally recognized structure to ensure credibility and trust:

ISO
Standard Setter

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) develops internationally accepted standards that define best practices across industries.

IAF
Global Accreditation Network

IAF oversees and coordinates national accreditation bodies, ensuring certifications are recognized and trusted worldwide.

Accreditation Bodies
National Authority

In Malaysia, this role is fulfilled by JSM (Department of Standards Malaysia). They authorize certification bodies to issue valid and internationally recognized ISO certificates.

Certification Bodies
Issuing Organization

ICM International Management Sdn. Bhd. is an IAF-accredited certification body, authorized to provide professional qualifications such as ISO 17024 personnel certification.