Label Qualité Système

What Label Qualité Système does

Label Qualité Système (LQS) is a France-based, privately held certification body founded in 2004 and headquartered in La Seyne-sur-Mer (Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur). The company is COFRAC-accredited per ISO 17065 and was authorized by the French Ministry of Labour on December 9, 2019 to issue the Qualiopi certification, the mandatory quality credential required since January 1, 2022 for French training organizations, skills assessment centers, VAE providers, and apprenticeship training centers seeking access to public and mutualized funding. Beyond Qualiopi, LQS delivers ISO management system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000) under a standardized 3-year audit cycle (initial audit plus two surveillance audits and renewal), supplemented by pre-audits, transition audits, internal audits, and supplier audits. It also extends its reach internationally with locally recruited auditors delivering certifications in Tunisia, Algeria, Monaco, DRC Congo, and India.

The company's product portfolio is delivered through a network of sector-specialized auditors assigned to clients for the full certification cycle, with pricing governed by the Arrêté du 6 juin 2019 in a non-discriminatory manner based on training action categories and client revenue. LQS's core technology is the audit process itself rather than a software platform; the company has no disclosed proprietary product, app, or API. To extend its addressable scope, LQS maintains a strategic partnership with LABEL QUALITE, through which it offers non-COFRAC certifications including CE marking, Halal certification, COVID safety label, cybersecurity certifications (ISO 27001, CISSP, CEH, etc.), and AI certifications (ISO 42001, CAIS, ARTIBA, Azure AI Engineer Associate). The company is independently owned and managed by Joseph Buscaino (Gérant), with 11-50 employees, no disclosed institutional investors, and no M&A or funding activity on record.

Name

Label Qualité Système

Legal name

Label Qualité Système

Website

https://lqs.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Label Qualité Système is a COFRAC-accredited French certification body founded in 2004 that issues Qualiopi and ISO certifications to training organizations and enterprises in France and internationally, with a 3-year audit cycle and sector-specialized auditors.

Ownership category

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Product category

Certification and Compliance Auditing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Accredited Certification Bodies (CBs) – ISO 22000/FSSC 22000/BRCGS/SQF (AFALACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI), Pre-Assessment, Gap Assessment & Certification Readiness Services (AFALACAE)

Keywords

• Certification body services
• Qualiopi certification audits
• ISO management certification
• Training organization compliance
• Third-party audit services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Seyne-sur-mer

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Audit Services: Primary revenue stream generated from conducting certification audits for Qualiopi, ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000), and related certifications. Revenue is generated per audit engagement structured around a 3-year certification cycle (initial audit, two surveillance audits, and renewal audit).
2. Supplementary Audit Services: Additional revenue from pre-audits (blank audits), transition audits, internal audits, supplier/subcontractor audits, and complementary audits. These are one-time or periodic service engagements distinct from the core 3-year certification cycle.
3. Specialized Certification Services: Revenue from specialized certifications including CE marking, Halal certification, COVID safety label, and cybersecurity certifications, primarily delivered through the partner LABEL QUALITE for non-COFRAC certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Label Qualité Système is a COFRAC-accredited certification body that conducts third-party audits and issues certifications under the French Qualiopi framework (Référentiel National Qualité) for training organizations, skills assessment centers, VAE providers, and apprenticeship training centers. It also delivers ISO management system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000) across France and internationally, plus supplementary audit services (pre-audits, transition audits, internal audits, supplier audits) structured around a 3-year certification cycle.

Product overview

Label Qualité Système is a COFRAC-accredited certification body offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification services primarily focused on the French professional training sector. The core offering is Qualiopi certification (Référentiel National Qualité) for training organizations, skills assessment centers, VAE providers, and apprenticeship centers. This is complemented by ISO management system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000) and international certification services. Additional offerings include HALAL certification, CE marking, and specialized certifications in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence delivered through partner Label Qualité. The company operates a 3-year audit cycle for most certifications and provides support services such as preliminary audits, transition audits, and internal audits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certification Qualiopi (RNQ) Main certification service for training organizations, skills assessment centers, VAE providers, and apprenticeship training centers to demonstrate compliance with the French National Quality Reference (Référentiel National Qualité) for accessing public and mutualized funding.
• Certification ISO

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LABEL QUALITEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLABEL QUALITE is a strategic partner that handles certifications outside the COFRAC accreditation scope, including CE marking, Halal certification, COVID safety label, cybersecurity certifications, and AI certifications. The partnership allows Label Qualité Système to offer a broader portfolio of certification services, positioning the combined offering as a comprehensive certification partner for organizations seeking both COFRAC-accredited (Qualiopi, ISO via LQS) and non-COFRAC certifications. LABEL QUALITE commits to service quality, auditor training and qualification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AFNOR Certification: French certification body attached to the AFNOR standards group, COFRAC-accredited, offering Qualiopi, ISO management system certifications, and CE marking. Most direct French peer to LQS in terms of product mix and target customer base (training organizations seeking Qualiopi).
• Qualiconsult: French certification and inspection body offering Qualiopi and ISO certifications to French training organizations and industrial clients. Operates as a comparable mid-sized COFRAC-accredited peer within the same target segments.
• ICF (Institut de Certification France): French COFRAC-accredited certification body specializing in ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 22000 for SMEs and training organizations. Highly comparable mid-sized French CB competing for similar client segments as LQS.
• Apave Certification: French risk management and certification group with COFRAC accreditation delivering Qualiopi and ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 22000) to French enterprises and training organizations, competing head-to-head with LQS in the same domestic market.

Broad incumbents

• SGS France: French subsidiary of SGS Group, the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification company. Offers ISO management system certifications including ISO 22000 and Qualiopi-equivalent services, representing a scaled incumbent competitor in France.
• DNV: Norwegian-headquartered global certification body offering ISO management system certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 22000, 27001, 42001) across France and internationally. Direct overlap with LQS's ISO portfolio plus stronger position in newer AI/cybersecurity standards.
• TÜV Rheinland France: German-based global certification body with French operations offering ISO 9001/14001/45001/22000 and ISO 27001 certifications. Competes with LQS for ISO certifications and benefits from a globally recognized brand in cybersecurity and quality.
• Bureau Veritas Certification: French-headquartered global testing, inspection, and certification giant with COFRAC accreditation. Offers Qualiopi, ISO 9001/14001/45001/22000, and broader multi-standard certification across France and internationally, directly overlapping with LQS's portfolio but at vastly larger scale.
• BSI Group: UK-based global standards and certification body offering ISO 9001/14001/45001/22000/27001 certifications, including in France. Originator of many ISO standards and a recognized incumbent competitor in management system certification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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