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5th Edition · 2026

JOCAP — The Jordanian Award for the Best Product in the Chemical and Plastics Sector

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5th Edition · 2026

Showcasing outstanding Jordanian products in the chemical and plastics industries

Encouraging Jordanian products to be of high quality, sustainable and competitive worldwide, in the chemical and plastics industries.

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Organized by

Partners

  • Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply
  • Jordanian Chemical Society
  • Jordan Chamber of Industry
  • Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization
  • Royal Scientific Society
  • The University of Jordan
  • Ministry of Energy
  • Made in Jordan programme

The award in numbers

  • 19

    Product categories

  • 3

    Awards per category

  • 8

    Judging committee members

  • 8

    Partners

5th Edition · 2026

Timeline

  1. Launch ceremony

  2. Entries openNow

  3. Entries close

  4. Evaluation and judging

  5. Results announced

  6. Awards ceremony

19 categories

The award's categories

Judging criteria and eligibility

  1. Construction, insulation and surface treatment chemicals

  2. Construction adhesives: ceramic and marble

  3. Water-based paints

  4. Oil-based paints

  5. Household disinfectants

  6. Insecticides

  7. Agricultural pesticides

  8. Organic fertilizers

  9. Chemical fertilizers

  10. Motor oils

  11. Floor fresheners

  12. Air fresheners (spray)

  13. Liquid hand wash

  14. Hair shampoo

  15. Body wash (shower gel)

  16. Liquid laundry detergents

  17. Laundry powders

  18. Fabric softeners

  19. Industrial raw materials

Before you apply

Frequently asked questions

Didn't find your answer? Contact the award's steering committee:

  • Who can take part?

    Facilities that meet every eligibility condition:

    • Origin: The product is made in the Kingdom, with at least 40% local content.
    • Legal licensing: The facility is officially licensed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and holds a licence from the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA), especially for cosmetics.
    • Presence in the market: The product has been on the Jordanian market, available to consumers, for at least a full year.
  • Do I have to attach documents?

    No, filling in the participation form is enough. During the initial screening, the committee reviews certificates and documents and verifies official licences.

  • Can we enter more than one product?

    Yes: one product in each award category, with a separate application for each product.

  • How are products evaluated?

    Each product is scored out of 100 points, on four criteria:

    • Technical product quality: 35 points
    • Management quality: 25 points
    • Quality control: 30 points
    • Industrial safety, occupational health, environment and sustainability: 10 points
    All judging criteria
  • Who judges the products?

    A judging committee of 8 members evaluates the products:

    • 2 experts: Management quality and ISO 9001
    • 2 experts: Quality control management and ISO/IEC 17025
    • 2 experts: Industrial safety, occupational health, the environment and ISO 14000
    • 2 experts: Product quality and standards (general expertise)
    • 8 advisers specialized in the subcategories join the committee.
    The award committees
  • How many awards are there in each category?

    Each category has three awards: Gold, Silver, Bronze.

    How many are given depends on the number of entries in the category:

    • 3 entries: One award: gold
    • 5 to 7 entries: Two awards: gold and silver
    • 8 entries or more: Three awards

    Beside the category awards, the Outstanding Product award is given.

    Award ranks in detail
  • What do winners receive?
    • Winning companies are honoured at an awards ceremony.
    • The shield and certificate of the Jordanian Award for the Best Product in the Chemical and Plastics Sector.
    • The winning companies and products are announced on the Jordan Engineers Association's website for a year.
    • The right to use the award's emblem on the winning product and on the factory's documents.
    • The chance to present the winning product during the awards ceremony.
    • The winner's products are shown at an industrial exhibition held alongside the ceremony.
    What winners receive, in detail
  • When do entries close and when are the results announced?

    Entries close on December 1, 2026, the results are announced on January 15, 2027, and the awards ceremony is on January 22, 2027.

  • What happens after I send my application?

    You get a reference number as soon as you submit, also sent in a confirmation email.

    If no one has contacted you within 72 hours, please contact the award's steering committee:

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