Standards watch

There are a number of organizations where you can keep abreast of developments:

• AFNOR and the national standards promotion network ;

• sectoral standards offices ;

• CNOMO (Comité de normalisation des moyens de production de l'industrie automobile);

• chambers of commerce and industry ;

• professional organizations ;

• technical centers, including CETIM for mechanical engineering;

• Ministry of Industry (Interministerial Standards Delegate);

• AFAQ (French Association for Quality Assurance);

• COFRAC (French Accreditation Committee).

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