NF certification programme
In accordance with the Consumer Code (Article L 433-3) a NF certification programme is prepared by a certification body supported by the expertise of interested parties in the relevant sector. These interested parties may be members of a NF Certification Committee (clickable link to dedicated NF Committee page) or a working group. The NF certification programme is the subject of consultation by the interested parties prior to its validation.
Each NF certification programme specifies :
the technical requirements to be met per product or service
the management provisions enabling the manufacturer or service provider to ensure constancy of production
the nature and frequency of the controls that the certification body must perform: independent laboratory tests on products, site visits for construction works, documented evaluations, mystery visits, site audits, etc.
While the certification body performs regular inspections, generally annual, the manufacturer or service provider must also carry out continuous internal monitoring, verified by auditors on the site. Having your products or services certified is a genuine commitment to a quality oriented approach !
It is this high level of control that makes NF Certification a truly outstanding hallmark of quality.