The event is in observance of World Accreditation Day on June 9.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley told
JIS News that the forum will look at âthe changing face of cannabis in Jamaica and the role of accreditation as a safeguard for consumer health and well-beingâ.
She said that related policies will also be examined by participating panellists, alongside matters of regulation, civil society concerns and recommendations.
She said JANAAC believes that it is important to stage an event looking at accreditation as it relates to the cannabis industry, as it is a multibillion-dollar industry that has taken root in sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and agriculture.
Social Share JUNE 9, 2021 marks World Accreditation Day- a global initiative established by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to promote the value of accreditation. This year’s theme is Accreditation: Supporting the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are at the core of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a plan of action with the overarching objective of leaving no one behind. Accreditation, in collaboration with other quality infrastructure institutions, provides the technical foundations that are critical to the functioning of developed and developing societies, a release stated.
In recognition of World Accreditation Day, the National Accreditation Board (NAB) takes this opportunity to remind the general public of its mission to provide a robust quality assurance system through registration, accreditation and related services.
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