http://www.afnor.org Toutes les actualités du site afnor en-GB http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2012/fevrier-2012/afnor-proposes-the-creation-of-a-european-standard-on-exchange-format-in-marine-and-transport-insurance http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2012/fevrier-2012/afnor-proposes-the-creation-of-a-european-standard-on-exchange-format-in-marine-and-transport-insurance Marine and transport activities are a major world business but they are lacking of harmonization in insurance processes. The French standard "Exchange format in marine and transport insurance" (NF Z67-137), developed by major marine insurers and brokers will serve as basis for this European project. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:17:38 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2012/janvier-2012/cen-and-cenelec-launch-their-new-website-in-order-to-offer-easy-access-to-information-on-european-standards http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2012/janvier-2012/cen-and-cenelec-launch-their-new-website-in-order-to-offer-easy-access-to-information-on-european-standards The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) have joined forces to launch a new website - cencenelec.eu – which goes online for the first time on the 18th of January. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:23:36 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/decembre-2011/european-standards-organisations-cen-cenelec-enlarge-membership-to-include-turkey-as-from-1-january-2012 http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/decembre-2011/european-standards-organisations-cen-cenelec-enlarge-membership-to-include-turkey-as-from-1-january-2012 The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) have both decided to grant full membership status to the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) as from 1 January 2012. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:36:55 GMT http://www.afnor.org/profiles/activity-area/food-and-farming/call-for-tenders-afnor-is-looking-for-a-project-leader-for-the-development-of-a-detection-method-of-cronobacter-spp http://www.afnor.org/profiles/activity-area/food-and-farming/call-for-tenders-afnor-is-looking-for-a-project-leader-for-the-development-of-a-detection-method-of-cronobacter-spp Food safety – AFNOR detains the secretariat of the working group dedicated to Microbiology with the scope of food, feed and samples of primary production. In that scope, AFNOR is looking for a project leader for the development of detection and validation methods of the bacterium Cronobacter spp. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:45:11 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/novembre-2011/best-practices-in-the-use-of-ebusiness-standards-for-european-smes-download-the-newly-published-cen-s-brochure http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/novembre-2011/best-practices-in-the-use-of-ebusiness-standards-for-european-smes-download-the-newly-published-cen-s-brochure Increasing competitive pressures and a changing legal and administrative environment are compelling over 23 million European SMEs to optimize their business processes, cut costs and enter new markets in Europe and the rest of the world. eBusiness standards are an important tool for companies. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:23:21 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/novembre-2011/french-standardization-system-s-position-on-the-eu-standardization-package http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/novembre-2011/french-standardization-system-s-position-on-the-eu-standardization-package The European Commission has prepared a proposal for an EU regulation defining the scope of the relationship between European legislation and standardization, called "EU Standardization Package". The actors of the French standardization system give their opinion. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:40:35 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/septembre-2011/afnor-is-now-present-in-the-mauritius-madagascar-southern-africa-seychelles-area-thanks-to-the-actbis-company http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/septembre-2011/afnor-is-now-present-in-the-mauritius-madagascar-southern-africa-seychelles-area-thanks-to-the-actbis-company In partnership with Afnor Group, ActBis now proposes assessment and certification solutions for systems, products, services and competences to the economic actors of the Mauritius, Madagascar, Southern Africa, Seychelles area. Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:25:44 GMT http://www.afnor.org/profiles/focus/efqm2/efqm-learning-edge-2011-taking-responsibility-for-a-sustainable-future-23-24th-of-june-brussels http://www.afnor.org/profiles/focus/efqm2/efqm-learning-edge-2011-taking-responsibility-for-a-sustainable-future-23-24th-of-june-brussels The EFQM Learning Edge is an event open for EFQM Members to learn from good practice examples, discuss with peers and generate innovative approaches! This year's the Learning Edge will be hosted by Solvay on 23 - 34 June in Brussels. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:23:33 GMT http://www.afnor.org/profiles/focus/efqm2/efqm-competition-showcase-your-good-practice-in-sustainability-and-win-a-year-s-membership-of-efqm-free-of-charge http://www.afnor.org/profiles/focus/efqm2/efqm-competition-showcase-your-good-practice-in-sustainability-and-win-a-year-s-membership-of-efqm-free-of-charge What has your organisation done to improve its sustainability? In line with the EFQM Fundamental Concept “Taking Responsibility for a Sustainable Future”, we are seeking approaches that demonstrate how you balance ecological, social and economic drivers. Take part in the competition! Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:23:30 GMT http://www.afnor.org/profiles/focus/efqm2/archives-2010/the-efqm-forum-2010-takes-innovation-and-creativity-as-its-theme-in-bilbao-spain-from-october-4th-to-6th-2010 http://www.afnor.org/profiles/focus/efqm2/archives-2010/the-efqm-forum-2010-takes-innovation-and-creativity-as-its-theme-in-bilbao-spain-from-october-4th-to-6th-2010 The EFQM Bilbao Forum in October wants to “shake the molecules” of the participants as they have the opportunity to learn about recipes for effective innovation and gain inspiration on new ways of working as well as enjoy the emotional connection of celebrating alongside successful organisations. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:23:16 GMT http://www.afnor.org/profiles/focus/efqm2/archives-2009/entreprises-organismes-pour-gagner-en-performance-et-en-notoriete-declarez-votre-candidature-au-prix-francais-qualite-performance-2009 http://www.afnor.org/profiles/focus/efqm2/archives-2009/entreprises-organismes-pour-gagner-en-performance-et-en-notoriete-declarez-votre-candidature-au-prix-francais-qualite-performance-2009 Le Prix Français Qualite & Performance 2009, est un concours ouvert à toute entreprise ou organisme, quel que soit sa taille et son secteur d’activité. La participation des candidats est une démonstration évidente pour les clients et partenaires de l’entreprise de son engagement dans une démarche de progrès structurante, avec à la clé un potentiel de bénéfices commerciaux. Quel est le référentiel sur lequel s'appuie le Prix ? Comment postuler... ? Envoyez votre candidature avant le 11 mai prochain Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:23:01 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/juillet-2011/schneider-electric-s-head-office-in-france-earns-the-new-iso-50001-certification-on-energy-management http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/juillet-2011/schneider-electric-s-head-office-in-france-earns-the-new-iso-50001-certification-on-energy-management AFNOR Certification has issued on the 15th June 2011 the new ISO 50001 certification on energy management to Schneider Electric’s building “The Hive”, the company headquarters located in Rueil-Malmaison (92, France). Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:01:38 GMT http://www.afnor.org/profiles/activity-area/food-and-farming/cronobacter-spp.-and-yersinia-enterocolitica-tenders-for-the-development-of-detection-methods http://www.afnor.org/profiles/activity-area/food-and-farming/cronobacter-spp.-and-yersinia-enterocolitica-tenders-for-the-development-of-detection-methods Food Safety - AFNOR, in the context of European standardization work, is looking for two project managers for the development of detection and validation methods of the bacteria Cronobacter spp. and the bacillus Yersinia enterocolitica to strengthen consumer protection. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:40:06 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/juin-2011/claude-satinet-former-managing-director-of-automobiles-citroen-appointed-chairman-of-the-board-of-afnor http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/juin-2011/claude-satinet-former-managing-director-of-automobiles-citroen-appointed-chairman-of-the-board-of-afnor On June 22nd, Claude Satinet, former Director General of Automobiles Citroën and former board member of PSA Peugeot Citroen, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of AFNOR. He is the successor of Francois Ailleret, president since 2002 and whose mandate could not be renewed. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:06:55 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/juin-2011/energy-efficiency-the-international-standard-iso-50001-on-energy-management-has-been-published http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/juin-2011/energy-efficiency-the-international-standard-iso-50001-on-energy-management-has-been-published The new international standard ISO 50001 “Energy management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use” has been published on 15th June 2011. It aims to improve the energy performance of any organization. It could affect 60% of global energy demand according to the International Energy Agency. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:28:30 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/mai-2011/diversity-tools-in-france-and-european-countries-european-conference-june-9th-2011-paris http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/mai-2011/diversity-tools-in-france-and-european-countries-european-conference-june-9th-2011-paris The General Secretary of immigration and integration of Ministry of Interior - Reception, Integration and Citizenship Unit – organises the conference: “Diversity tools in France and European countries” on June 9th 2011, from 9 am to 5.30 pm, in the Chamber of Handicraft. Mon, 30 May 2011 09:42:49 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/mai-2011/france-represented-by-afnor-supports-montenegro-in-a-project-to-use-standards-to-accelerate-its-european-integration http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/mai-2011/france-represented-by-afnor-supports-montenegro-in-a-project-to-use-standards-to-accelerate-its-european-integration How to articulate rules and standards? How can the European standards help in the competitiveness of the economic sector of Montenegro? Review of the roundtable May 16, 2011 organised by the Montenegrin Ministry of Economy. Tue, 24 May 2011 12:10:51 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/mai-2011/efqm-learning-edge-2011-taking-responsibility-for-a-sustainable-future-23-24th-of-june-brussels http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/mai-2011/efqm-learning-edge-2011-taking-responsibility-for-a-sustainable-future-23-24th-of-june-brussels The EFQM Learning Edge is an event open for EFQM Members to learn from good practice examples, discuss with peers and generate innovative approaches! This year's the Learning Edge will be hosted by Solvay on 23 - 34 June in Brussels. Tue, 17 May 2011 07:45:01 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/mai-2011/raising-employees-awareness-compliance-management-risk-analysis-are-osh-practitioners-major-problems-says-a-new-study http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/mai-2011/raising-employees-awareness-compliance-management-risk-analysis-are-osh-practitioners-major-problems-says-a-new-study A national survey on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) was carried out in France by the AFNOR group, in conjunction with Mines ParisTech and PREVENTEO. The aim is to have a better understanding of what it means to be an OSH practitioner in France. Download the document. Wed, 04 May 2011 15:07:38 GMT http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/avril-2011/afnor-algeria-has-been-selected-to-perform-energy-efficiency-diagnostics-of-a-glass-factory-and-two-cement-plants http://www.afnor.org/news/news/2011/avril-2011/afnor-algeria-has-been-selected-to-perform-energy-efficiency-diagnostics-of-a-glass-factory-and-two-cement-plants As part of its partnership with Altran, AFNOR Group provides services in the energy field. To meet the needs of its market, AFNOR Algeria is the first organization of the Group to deliver energy efficiency diagnostic to its customers. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:57:41 GMT