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AFNOR Group pioneers sustainable furniture in Europe
International news

AFNOR Group pioneers sustainable furniture in Europe

We are pleased to announce that Quaser Certificazioni S.r.l, the Italian subsidiary of the AFNOR Group, has recently obtained a new accreditation from ACCREDIA on the FEMB (Fédération Européenne du Mobilier de Bureau) sustainability scheme for office furniture. This is a private German certification system. Certification is based on the FEMB sustainability standard. The FEMB system aims to

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Taiwan's Jinzhou Machinery Industry Co. verifies its carbon footprint with ISO 14064-1 certification
Taiwan

Taiwan's Jinzhou Machinery Industry Co. verifies its carbon footprint with ISO 14064-1 certification

Jinzhou Machinery Industry Co, Ltd. was founded in 1990. It specializes in the design and manufacture of manual grease guns, pneumatic grease guns, grease gun accessories, manual nail guns, pneumatic nail guns and special pneumatic tools for automobiles, aviation and agriculture. The company also supplies professional lubrication and fastening tools for other industries.

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Audit du Futur: a new partnership with Deep Fathom Ltd
International news

Audit du Futur: a new partnership with Deep Fathom Ltd

AFNOR UK Ltd is pleased to announce its partnership with an innovator in the field of global auditing - Deep Fathom Ltd. Deep Fathom's rich heritage in compliance, risk and business performance aligns perfectly with AFNOR UK's commitment to global standardization. Pioneering the fusion of traditional audit methodologies and technology, Deep Fathom is

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Measuring your carbon footprint with ISO 14067
Germany

Measuring your carbon footprint with ISO 14067

According to the Global Footprint Network, an international research organization that develops and promotes tools to advance sustainable development, we are in a situation of ecological deficit. The consequences of climate change are already present today, as demonstrated by the current 6th Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The fight against climate change is a keystone of the

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Creation of a subsidiary in Croatia, AFNOR strengthens its position in Europe
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Creation of a subsidiary in Croatia, AFNOR strengthens its position in Europe

A newcomer in 2024: AFNOR Croatia d.o.o. Creation of a new subsidiary in Croatia. AFNOR International is committed to strengthening the confidence of companies by certifying their solutions and management systems, as well as training their employees based on international standards. Backed by its global network of 37 offices worldwide and more than 2,200 auditors and trainers, AFNOR

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Non-quality in industry: a goldmine to be exploited
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Non-quality in industry: a goldmine to be exploited

In industry, non-quality is often equated with scrap, with non-conforming production destined for destruction. And so the cost of non-quality is the loss of earnings linked to these rejects. There is also a cost to the brand in terms of image. But in reality, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Because non-quality has a considerable impact on the

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QUALITY STUDY, CONCLUSION OF 1300 DECISION-MAKERS FROM 37 COUNTRIES
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QUALITY STUDY, CONCLUSION OF 1300 DECISION-MAKERS FROM 37 COUNTRIES

After 3 previous articles in which we explored the definition of quality, its links with CSR and digital technology, here is the conclusion of this major international study conducted by the AFNOR Group in 2023. More than 1,300 corporate quality decision-makers from 37 different nationalities help us draw up a portrait of what quality will look like in the future. What they

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TISAX®, the cybersecurity assessment specific to the automotive sector
International news

TISAX®, the cybersecurity assessment specific to the automotive sector

When it comes to automotive cybersecurity, we're moving up a gear. In a fiercely competitive environment at the cutting edge of innovation, the automotive giants are becoming increasingly aware of the risks of hacking and leaks resulting from the digitalization of processes and exchanges. How do you protect the plans for a prototype when it is ready to be manufactured by a subcontractor? How can we ensure the security of

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