Starting September 21, 2026, businesses will be able to access the incentives provided to help them begin the process of obtaining UNI/PdR 192:2026 certification, which focuses on work-life balance. A total of 7.5 million euros is available, with 60% of the funds reserved for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is emerging as one of the most significant regulatory developments of 2026. As it approaches full implementation in January 2027, this European mechanism is redefining the rules of international trade by imposing strict carbon transparency requirements on companies exporting to the European Union. For many industrial sectors, this new requirement marks a profound change: the carbon footprint is becoming
To celebrate the AFNOR Group’s 100th anniversary, we are launching les-normes-et-vous.afnor.org, an immersive platform designed for the general public. Its goal is simple: to show how standards—which are often invisible—play an essential role in our everyday lives and contribute to a safer, more reliable, and more sustainable world. ✨ 100 stories to see things differently Each scene on the site immerses the visitor
AFNOR Italia is organizing a refresher course focused on the key changes in the upcoming ISO 9001:2026 standard
As leading standards for quality and environmental management, ISO 9001:2026 (September 2026) and ISO 14001:2026 (April 2026) replace the 2015 versions. These revisions permanently incorporate the 2024 Climate Amendment A1 and strengthen risk management, quality culture, and the life-cycle approach. A three-year transition period for certifications is now beginning. In this FAQ, find out
In a significant development that will boost exports to European Union (EU) and U.K. markets, QUANG NINH CONSTRUCTION AND CEMENT JSC, with its LAM THACH plant in VIETNAM, is the first cement plant in Vietnam’s large cement industry to have received both CE and NF markings for its products—two stringent global quality standards that validate LAM Thach cement’s adherence to higher standards.
In 2026, AFNOR will celebrate its centennial. One hundred years of commitment to voluntary standards, trust among economic stakeholders, and market development. One hundred years, too, of international outreach, which is gaining momentum today with the reelection of Guy Maugis, now President of the AFNOR Group. On June 22, 2026, the French Standardization Association celebrated this anniversary at the Institut de France, surrounded by its employees,
Requests for information on sustainability are becoming increasingly common. Customers, banks, investors, and stakeholders are asking companies for reliable, comparable, and transparent data on their environmental, social, and governance performance. For SMEs, this situation presents a new challenge, but also an opportunity: to communicate their commitment to sustainability in a clear and structured way, leveraging the data, processes, and initiatives already in place within the organization. For
The development of UNI/PdR 186 continues; this reference standard was created to support the implementation of Legislative Decree 103/2024 on the simplification of administrative controls over economic activities.
ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management, is entering a new phase in its history. Last published in 2018, it is set to undergo a major overhaul with the release of the 2027 version. This revision is not merely a technical adjustment: it reflects a comprehensive transformation of the agri-food sector, which is facing more complex, more