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How do you acquire the NF Environnement mark?

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How do you acquire the NF Environnement mark?

The NF Environnement mark is a voluntary certification mark issued by AFNOR Certification. Created in 1991, it is the official French ecological certification.

It is awarded to products that have a reduced effect on the environment while offering an equivalent performance.

To be issued the NF Environnement mark, the product must comply with ecological and fitness for purpose criteria. These criteria are the result of negotiations between representatives of manufacturers, consumer, environmental protection and distributor associations and public authorities.

1st case: there is an NF mark that is relevant to you

Step 1- Analysing of your requirements

We analyse your requirements and send you all the information about the NF Environnement mark that is relevant to you (general rules, the rules relating to the mark, price terms, etc).

Step 2 - Certification request

When you have made your decision and after your technical case file has been created, we determine the practical arrangements for your certification in conjunction with you.

Step 3 - Evaluation and decision

We perform tests on your product and also check the effectiveness of your quality organisation (inspections and auditing). Based on all the results, we issue the corresponding NF certificate.

Step 4 - Communication

When the NF Environnement mark is placed on your products, packages and sales and communication media, it enhances the value of your investments and your commitment to a policy of sustainable development.

Step 5 - Periodic monitoring

We perform regular monitoring in order to check, and therefore assure your customers of, the continuing compliance of your products and quality organisation with the requirements of the NF Environnement mark.


2nd case: an NF Environnement mark needs to be designed to suit you

Step 1 - Establishing of the specification and/or testing standards

- Analysis of your needs
Defining of the commitments and performance levels to be achieved (certified characteristics) and of the testing arrangements (for products).

Step 2 - Certification rules

- Designing of mark granting rules (inspection arrangements, type and frequency)
- Validation by a mark committee
Approval and publication in the Journal Officiel.

 

For practical information, contact us at certification@afnor.org



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