Iraq is a member of the International Organization for Standardization. The Central Organization of Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC), housed within the Ministry of Planning, is responsible for monitoring product standards in Iraq. COSQC inspects local goods according to health and safety parameters. Bureau Veritas is currently operating in Iraq, and the GOI currently is reviewing the applications of other firms to determine which one(s) will be permitted to assist with inspections.
