The Japan Organization for Standardization (JSO) is an independent, non-government organization that develops standards aimed at unifying practices across various industries in Japan. These standards cover management, systems and technical standards, helping companies and organizations in Japan to meet the highest possible levels of quality, safety, and efficiency.

JSO covers almost every industry as from technology to food safety and agriculture, set standards that ensure Japanese quality, safety and efficiency, enhance reliability, and provide benchmarks for business excellence in Japan. The JSO standards have a significant impact on businesses striving to improve processes, build customer trust, and comply with Japanese regulations.

JSO certification is not a one-off endeavor and is valid for three years starting from the date of certification, and certification renewal is required to ensure consistency of JSO standard-aligned processes. JSO standards are reviewed frequently and revisions are published by JSO in order to reflect current industry best practices.