National Quality Policy 2017.

The National Quality Policy is a national policy with a multi-sectoral approach. The purpose of this Policy is to achieve global competitiveness and consumer protection through the development of a sustainable “Standards Led, Market Driven” economy. This Policy addresses the production of quality goods and services for the global market, facilitation of a strong and sustainable MSME sector, energy efficiency and management, and environmental protection. An internationally accepted Accreditation Based Conformity Assessment System and a Standards and Technical Regulations System in place of the current Mandatory Standards system will be developed with an integrated approach to compliance with national and international trade requirements. Existing legal frameworks will be updated and enforced for the food sector to include the application of HACCP systems. In order to increase the availability of good quality-nutritious foods in Jamaica, the agriculture and food systems will be developed. Moreover, high standards of food hygiene will be implemented and the systems of surveillance and control will be improved to ensure compliance with those standards.