International standard for gender equality: France takes the lead
After an initial Franco-French document, it's now time for an international standard on gender equality. Strategic for the French presidency...
08 March, 2022
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Agrivoltaics: putting crops first
With the "Projet agrivoltaïque" label, AFNOR Certification ensures that the installation of photovoltaic panels on agricultural land does not harm...
01 March, 2022
Green hydrogen: framing your regional project
AFNOR publishes AFNOR SPEC M58-007, a best practice guide for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen project developers. It clarifies the notion...
24 February, 2022
Standardizing sex toys is a piece of cake
AFNOR publishes standard NF ISO 3533 on design and safety requirements for sex toys. The story of Dorcel's General Manager...
22 February, 2022
Responsible purchasing: the subject is making headway, and so are the standards
More and more buyers are saying that they are thinking in terms of responsible purchasing within their organization. Their compass:...
22 February, 2022
PFUE: France, Europe’s second-largest standard-setter
According to the AFNOR 2021 barometer, France ranks 2nd in terms of leadership of European and international standards committees. With...
07 February, 2022
The standardization community supports the French Presidency of the European Council
By assuming the EU presidency for the first half of 2022, France wants to reinforce Europe’s strategic autonomy with AFNOR...
31 January, 2022
New ISO 14001: verdict in December 2022
Will the ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems be revised? ISO will decide in December 2022 whether the 2015...
31 January, 2022
Food industry: three successful examples of CSR certification
Questioned about its environmental footprint, animal welfare and new eating habits, the agri-food industry has embraced the CSR theme and...
28 January, 2022
