General Standards
Standards Organizations
The Algerian Institute for Normalization (IANOR) is the main standardization agency in Algeria. One of the major objectives of IANOR is to assist Algeria’s economic sector to cope with globalization and international standards. The agency is also responsible for the elaboration, publication and distribution of all relevant information on Algerian norms. IANOR is also responsible for providing conformity certifications to Algerian norms, issuing quality labels and granting authorizations to use brands according to the applicable regulations.
The Agence Algérienne de l’Accréditation (ALGERAC) is the only accreditation organism of the country. ALGERAC ensures that the national regulations related to the accreditation of laboratories and the organization of certification inspections comply with international norms.
Product Certification
The Algerian Institute for Normalization is responsible for establishing and publishing norms. If a norm does not exist, then the International Standards Organization (ISO) norm will prevail.
Accreditation
ALGERAC is the only accreditation body in Algeria. The agency ensures that the national regulations regarding the accreditation of laboratories and the organization of certification inspections meet international norms.
Labeling and Marking
According to Algerian government regulations, all imported products, especially consumer goods, must be labeled in Arabic. This regulation is strictly enforced. In addition, it is helpful to label products in French, however it is not required.
Contacts
Agence Algérienne de l‘Accréditation (ALGERAC)
Website: http://www.algerac.dz/
E-mail: boudalgerac@hotmail.com
Tel: +213-017-033-325
Algerian Institute for Normalization (IANOR)
Website: http://www.ianor.dz
E- mail: cinfo@ianor.org
Address: 5 et 7 rue Abou Hammou Moussa BP 104 RP Alger Algérie
Tel: +213 21 78 21 35
