Who we are

WORKING WITH YOU TO DEVELOP FUTURE VOLUNTARY STANDARDS

 

As France’s standardization coordinator, AFNOR has a clear-cut goal: contribute to the dissemination of best practices and effective solutions for the benefit of all. To this end AFNOR Standardization informs and guides all those who, through their involvement in the development of voluntary standards, wish to enable development of projects, activities and sectors under optimal conditions and thereby contribute to building the economy and society of tomorrow. AFNOR plays a crucial role in supporting progress and innovation and advancing France’s prestige around the world.

AFNOR Standardization SETS THE FRAMEWORK

We work with you to integrate standardization into your strategy.

We lead and coordinate the work (from identification of needs through to feedback).

We place our professional know-how and unique experience in standards engineering at your service to provide you with strategic and tactical support.

YOU SHAPE the standard

You get a say on the content of the standards.

You share your technical skills and knowledge of the sector’s issues.

You promote and defend your positions.

You participate in decision making.

A PROJECT TEAM AT YOUR SERVICE

We provide end-to-end support for your standardization activity through a dedicated AFNOR team with recognized experience and competencies:

  • Understanding of the issues in your sector
  • Expertise in standardization rules
  • Knowledge about meeting facilitation
  • Reliable and rigorous project management
  • A culture of consensus
  • The support of an international network as a vector of influence

AFNOR Standardization brochure