Standardization and Metrology Law No. 22 of 2000. Country/Territory Jordan Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition Keyword Basic legislation Certification Environmental standards Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Monitoring Offences/penalties Pollution control Protection of habitats Dispute settlement Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Special fund Standards Geographical area Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force within thirty days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law is composed of 35 articles. Articles 1 and 2 deals with terms and definitions. Article 3 decrees the establishment of the Jordanian Standardization and Metrology Institution (JMSI) with a headquarters in Amman. Article 4 defines competencies and duties of the JSMI which are to: (a) adopt a national system for standardization and metrology based upon international practices; (b) keep pace with scientific developments in fields of standards, conformity assessment and laboratory accreditat Full text English Website www.jism.gov.jo