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AFNOR International establishes presence in Australia and strengthens its global expertise in food safety

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AFNOR International kicks off 2026 with a major announcement: the integration of the HACCP Group, a leading Australian player in food safety. This acquisition brings our international network to 38 locations and strengthens our presence in a key region: Australia and the Pacific.
A strategic acquisition for the AFNOR Group

"The teams, products, and services of our Australian partners fit perfectly with AFNOR International's ambitions. This acquisition opens up new opportunities for both our customers and our teams," emphasizes Myriam Augereau Landais, Managing Director of AFNOR International.

Why is food safety a strategic sector?
Food safety is one of the most critical issues facing the world today. Here are some key figures:

Conclusion: Food safety skills are rare, highly sought after, and essential for supporting the sector's transformation.

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Who is HACCP Group?
HACCP Group brings together two complementary entities:
HACCP Australia

  • Specialist in HACCP methodology.
  • Audits, consulting, training, crisis management.
  • A team composed of engineers, food science PhDs, and qualified auditors.

International HACCP

  • JASANZ accredited certification body.
  • Certification of food-safe products, materials, and services.
  • Customers in 42 countries, including major global brands.

This unique expertise strengthens AFNOR International's ability to support agri-food industry players in their compliance, risk management, and sustainable performance challenges.

What this acquisition brings to our customers

  1. Rare expertise that can be put to immediate use. Over 25 years of experience in food safety, now part of the AFNOR International network.
  2. A stronger presence in a strategic area. Australia and the Pacific are dynamic, innovative markets with high food safety standards.
  3. A perfect complement to AFNOR International's offerings. We are expanding our capacity to support global players in the agri-food industry, from producers to distributors, including equipment and materials manufacturers.

Our agricultural offerings: a comprehensive portfolio for risk management
Certification

Training

Support & expertise

A forward-looking alliance
With the integration of the HACCP Group, AFNOR International is taking a new step in its global development and strengthening its ambition: to become a key player in food safety, serving an industry undergoing rapid transformation.

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