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

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 our ambition

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January 23, 2026
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At CES 2026, proof that technological skills are becoming the lifeblood of competitiveness

Digital transformation continues to disrupt organizations, and the end of 2025 confirms a trend that has become unavoidable: demand for digital skills is growing faster than companies' ability to meet it. This dynamic was further reinforced in early January 2026 at CES in Las Vegas, where all of the innovations on display were based on advanced technological skills. A global rise in power

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January 16, 2026
Italy

The "low" risk: what changes for businesses

The simplification of controls on economic activities enters a new phase. With Legislative Decree No. 103 of July 12, 2024, the legislator introduced a system for identifying and assessing "low" risk levels, aimed at making the planning of administrative controls more proportionate, effective, and consistent with the risk profile of economic activities. In implementation of the provisions of Article 3 of

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January 13, 2026
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2026: AFNOR celebrates 100 years of trust

In 2026, the AFNOR Group will celebrate an exceptional milestone: 100 years of commitment to trust, progress, and sustainable development. A century during which voluntary standards, certification, and training have accompanied economic, technological, and societal transformations in France and internationally. Today, with 37 locations worldwide and customers in more than 100 countries,

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January 5, 2026
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International news

2026: the year of major QSE developments

International standards for quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management will undergo major changes in 2026. Behind these sometimes technical acronyms—ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001—lie essential tools for companies, which structure their organization and their commitment to their stakeholders. A year of change From

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December 24, 2025
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Italy

Towards the new ISO 14001 Understanding the changes and preparing for the transition

On January 21, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., AFNOR is organizing a seminar dedicated to the new ISO 14001, the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). This event is designed to help professionals and companies understand the main changes and prepare for the transition to the updated version of the standard. ISO 14001, the benchmark standard for environmental management systems, recognized as

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December 19, 2025
Italy

UNI/PdR 125 certification: towards concrete gender equality in business processes

AFNOR Italia recently organized the online seminar "UNI/PdR 125 Certification: Integrating Gender Equality into Business Processes," dedicated to exploring national practices for gender equality certification and understanding how to promote and monitor inclusive organizational policies and systems. The event, held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., was attended by numerous professionals, including managers of

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December 12, 2025
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Digital skills: the key to a fair future with AFNOR

In a world undergoing digital transformation, access to digital skills has become a key factor in social and professional inclusion. The International Labor Organization (ILO) recently launched a digital training program in Ethiopia for refugees and local communities. This initiative illustrates the importance of reducing the digital divide in order to build a more resilient and sustainable economy. It is part of a global trend.

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December 12, 2025
International news

Careers and QSE certification: a global strategic lever

Seven years after its first study, the AFNOR Group has drawn up an updated portrait of Quality, Safety and Environment (QSE) professionals. This fast-changing function is becoming a strategic pillar in the overall performance of organizations, but is still in search of recognition. Profile of QSE professionals The QSE function is becoming increasingly feminized: 63% of respondents are women, compared with 54% in 2006.

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24/11/2025
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