AFNOR Group strengthens its cooperation with China at the 6th Quality Conference in Nanjing.
A major international event
The 6th China Quality Conference was held in Nanjing from September 16 to 17, 2025. Endorsed by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, the China Quality Conference is the most important and influential international event in the field of quality in China.
With the theme " Quality: fostering a new productivity ", this conference invites representatives from all sectors to jointly explore current quality-related topics and cutting-edge quality management content in the current context, forge a consensus on quality, promote cooperation on quality, accelerate quality transformation and stimulate high-quality development of the global economy.
High-level international participation
Nearly 600 delegates attended, including some 200 foreign guests: representatives of international organizations, government officials, heads of quality control agencies, ambassadors and executives from foreign-owned companies. There were also some 400 national participants, including representatives of the member units of the National Steering Group for Coordination and Promotion of Quality Cluster Construction, representatives of the people's governments of Jiangsu province, Nanjing city and the provinces concerned (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the central government), representatives of national enterprises and representatives of the national market surveillance system.
AFNOR and CCAA: a stronger strategic partnership
Invited to the event, Olivier Peyrat, CEO of the AFNOR Group, Cindy Shen, Asia Zone Manager for AFNOR International, and Peter Zhang, CEO ofAFNOR China, signed a new cooperation agreement with the China Certification & Accreditation Association (CCAA). The signing took place during a special session dedicated to development and collaboration in global industrial and supply chains.
"This agreement marks an important step in our cooperation with China, paving the way for new synergies in the field of quality," said Olivier Peyrat.
Ambitious areas of cooperation
The two organizations are committed to :
- Develop mutual recognition for auditor registration and skills assessment.
- Explore innovative methods of cooperation in new sectors.
- Design and implement a common skills assessment system.
- Exchange information and expertise in key areas such as services, artificial intelligence, sustainable development and the circular economy.
- Organize joint seminars, training courses and collaborative research projects.
A shared vision for the future
By strengthening their partnership, AFNOR Group and CCAA intend to contribute toraising quality standards worldwide, while supporting innovation and the transition to a more sustainable economy.
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