What QUALIANOR Certification does

QUALIANOR Certification is a French COFRAC-accredited certification body headquartered in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux (Drôme) and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the diversified group Groupe Desegur. Founded in 2014, the firm holds eight COFRAC accreditations covering ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 45001, 19443, 50001, 26000, 27001) and sector-specific certifications including QUALIOPI, Radioprotection Entreprise/Intérim, Hyperbarie, OCR, UV training organizations, Expert CSE, PSDM/PSAD, SPST, Private Security, and the Pro-Mobilités employer label. The company claims to be the only French certification body accredited for both Radioprotection and ISO 19443 (nuclear safety).

The technical platform centers on the MyQUALIANOR secure client portal, which manages certification cycles, change requests, document uploads, and regulatory references, supplemented by online quote-request workflows promising sub-48-hour responses. Audits are delivered by a network of credentialed, active professionals across metropolitan France and the DOM-TOM overseas territories. The revenue model is primarily subscription/recurring via multi-year audit cycles (typically 3–5 years) comprising initial certification, surveillance, and renewal audits, with one-time professional-services revenue from pre-audits and certification transfers; pricing is quoted on a variable fixed-cost basis ('coût forfaitaire révisable') and is not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: direct phone sales, online quote requests, a multi-touch digital presence (website, LinkedIn, regulatory newsletter), active participation in industry events such as WNE, PREVENTICA, RP CIRKUS and ATSR, and recurring QUALIOPI webinars. With approximately 40 employees, QUALIANOR positions itself as a 'human-sized' specialist serving organizations whose compliance, public funding eligibility, or procurement competitiveness requires accredited third-party certification in regulated or technically demanding verticals.

Name

QUALIANOR Certification

Legal name

QUALIANOR Certification

Website

https://qualianor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QUALIANOR Certification is a French COFRAC-accredited certification body (40 employees, subsidiary of Groupe Desegur) offering ISO, nuclear-safety, radioprotection, hyperbaric, QUALIOPI, PSDM/PSAD, SPST and related certifications to mid-market and regulated organizations across metropolitan France and overseas territories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Credential, Education & Professional License Verification (BPAKAEAI), Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL)

Keywords

• Third-party certification services
• ISO management system certification
• QUALIOPI training provider certification
• Nuclear safety certification
• Radiation protection certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Paul-3-Châteaux

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: Recurring certification services based on audit cycles (typically 3-5 year cycles) including initial certification audits, surveillance audits, and renewal audits across multiple certification domains (ISO, QUALIOPI, Radioprotection, Hyperbarie, etc.)
2. Pre-Audit/Pre-Evaluation Services: One-time assessment services ('audit blanc') to evaluate organizational readiness before formal certification audits, charged on fixed-cost basis

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QUALIANOR Certification is a COFRAC-accredited French certification body that delivers independent third-party audits and certifications for management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 19443, 27001, 50001, 26000), professional training providers (QUALIOPI), and regulated sectors including radiation protection, hyperbaric work, medical equipment providers (PSDM/PSAD), occupational health services (SPST), private security, works council experts (Expert CSE), and UV training organizations. Services span initial certification, surveillance audits, renewals, certification transfers, and pre-audits, supported by the MyQUALIANOR client portal.

Product overview

QUALIANOR Certification operates as a multi-standard certification body offering certification services across diverse sectors including quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), occupational health and safety (ISO 45001), energy management (ISO 50001), information security (ISO 27001), and nuclear safety (ISO 19443). The company provides sector-specific certifications for training organizations (QUALIOPI), medical equipment providers (PSDM/PSAD), radiation protection (OCR, Radioprotection), hyperbaric work, workplace health services (SPST), private security, and works council experts (Expert CSE). The portfolio also includes complementary services such as pre-audits and certification transfers. The services are COFRAC accredited under n° 4-0591 (Management System Certification) and n° 5-0589 (Products, Processes and Services Certification), with operations covering mainland France and overseas territories.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO 9001 Certification Independent third-party certification of an organization's quality management system against ISO 9001, demonstrating the ability to consistently provide products and services meeting customer and regulatory requirements. For French organizations seeking tender eligibility or process improvement.
• ISO 14001 Certification Environmental management system certification under COFRAC accreditation n° 4-0591, helping organizations improve environmental performance through better management of environmental responsibilities. For organizations seeking to demonstrate environmental commitment.
• ISO 45001 Certification Occupational health and safety management system certification under COFRAC accreditation n° 4-0591, providing a framework to improve employee safety and reduce workplace risks. For organizations seeking OSH certification and tender eligibility.
• ISO 19443 Certification Quality management system certification for organizations in the nuclear energy supply chain providing products or services important for nuclear safety (IPSN), based on ISO 9001 with additional nuclear safety requirements. For nuclear supply chain organizations.
• ISO 50001 Certification Energy management system certification under COFRAC accreditation n° 4-0591, helping organizations improve energy performance, efficiency, use, and consumption. For organizations pursuing energy efficiency certification.
• ISO 26000 Certification Corporate social responsibility guidance certification under COFRAC accreditation, helping organizations operate in a socially responsible manner and contribute to sustainable development. For organizations pursuing CSR commitment verification.
• ISO 27001 Certification Information security management system certification under COFRAC accreditation n° 4-0591, helping organizations manage the security of financial information, intellectual property, employee details, and third-party information. For organizations handling sensitive data.
• QUALIOPI Certification Mandatory quality certification for training providers, skills development organizations, CFA, and VAE/bilan de compétences providers, required for accessing public or mutualized funding. For French professional training organizations.
• Radioprotection Entreprise Certification Mandatory radiation protection certification for companies carrying out work involving exposure to ionizing radiation on nuclear facilities (INB/INBS). For companies in the nuclear supply chain or performing radiation work.
• Radioprotection Intérim Certification Radiation protection certification specifically for temporary work agencies deploying workers to nuclear facilities, ensuring safety compliance for exposed workers. For temporary staffing agencies serving nuclear clients.
• Hyperbarie Certification Mandatory hyperbaric work certification for companies and temporary agencies performing underwater hyperbaric work under Mention A and/or D classifications. For firms conducting underwater or compressed-air work.
• Certification Organismes de Formation aux UV Certification for training organizations providing initial or renewal training for operators working with public tanning equipment (UV), as required by French regulation. For UV equipment operator training providers.
• Certification OCR - Organisme Compétent en Radioprotection 5-year certification cycle with 4 surveillance audits for Organizations Competent in Radiation Protection that provide external Radiation Protection Advisor (CRP) services to companies in industry, medical, or nuclear sectors. For radiation protection consulting firms.
• Expert CSE Certification Mandatory certification for expert organizations supporting Works Councils (CSE) on work organization, workplace environment, and professional equality, as mandated by French labor law (article L.2315-94, arrêté du 7 août 2020). For Works Council expertise firms.
• Certification PSDM / PSAD Mandatory certification for Service Providers and Distributors of Medical Equipment and Home Health Providers, covering medical device provision and home care, required for French health insurance reimbursement eligibility from January 2025. For medical equipment service providers and distributors.
• Certification SPST Mandatory certification for Occupational Health and Prevention Services (inter-company SPSTI and autonomous SSTA) based on SPEC 2217 standard, becoming mandatory from May 1, 2025. For occupational health service providers.
• Sécurité Privée Certification Certification for private security training organizations covering surveillance, dog handling, airport security, cash transport, physical protection, private investigation, and video monitoring activities (APS, ASC, ASA, TDF, A3P, ARP). For private security training providers.
• Label Employeur Pro-Mobilités Employer certification label recognizing organizations that promote sustainable, accessible, and responsible mobility practices for their workforce, supporting RSE and QVCT initiatives. For companies, local authorities, and public organizations pursuing sustainable mobility recognition under a CEE program.
• Pré-Audit / Pré-Évaluation Pre-assessment professional service providing an objective evaluation of an organization's readiness for certification, identifying gaps without prescribing solutions; limited to one intervention per site before initial evaluation. For organizations considering certification and wanting readiness assessment.
• Transfert de Certification Certification transfer service allowing organizations to transfer their existing certification cycle to QUALIANOR at any point, maintaining the current anniversary date. For organizations switching from another certification body to QUALIANOR.
• Combined QUALIOPI and ISO 9001 Certification Audit Combined audit offering that allows training organizations to obtain both QUALIOPI and ISO 9001 certifications simultaneously, leveraging shared requirements between the two standards to reduce audit overhead. For professional training organizations seeking both certifications.

Named customers6 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groupe DesegurcoreOthersQUALIANOR Certification is a subsidiary (filiale) of Groupe Desegur, which provides corporate oversight and potentially shared services. Groupe Desegur operates a recruitment portal for QUALIANOR positions.
• COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation)coreOthersRegulatory accreditation body that provides official accreditation (n° 4-0591 and n° 5-0589) required for QUALIANOR to issue legally recognized certifications in France. Accreditation scope available at www.cofrac.fr
• Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS)coreOthersRegulatory authority that publishes PSDM/PSAD certification reference framework. QUALIANOR operates under HAS guidelines for medical equipment provider certifications.
• FUB (Fédération Française des Usagers de la Bicyclette)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for deploying 'Objectif Employeur Pro-Vélo' (OEPV) labeling program. QUALIANOR was selected by FUB to deliver employer mobility certification under a CEE (Energy Savings Certificates) program targeting 4500 employers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Apave: French risk-management and certification group active in nuclear, radioprotection, hyperbarie and ISO management systems. Closely comparable domestic competitor with overlapping regulated-scheme coverage and a similar multi-domain accreditation scope.
• AFNOR Certification: France's flagship COFRAC-accredited certification body, part of the AFNOR Group. Directly comparable as a domestic multi-standard certifier offering ISO systems, QUALIOPI and sector-specific schemes across the same client base as QUALIANOR.
• Euro-Quality System (EQR): France-based COFRAC-accredited certification body providing ISO management-system and sector-specific certifications. Comparable as another domestic accredited certifier serving the French ISO and regulatory-certification market.
• SOCOTEC: French testing, inspection and certification firm with strong positions in nuclear, construction and industrial safety. Direct peer for ISO 19443, radioprotection and ISO 45001-type certifications serving the same French regulated-client base.
• IC Groupe: French certification body offering ISO systems and sector-specific certifications to SMEs. Similar positioning to QUALIANOR as a domestic mid-sized accredited certifier competing for the same French multi-standard RFPs.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland France: German-origin global certifier with a French entity. Competes in ISO systems and sector-specific certifications as part of a broad international TIC portfolio, frequently seen on French RFQs alongside QUALIANOR.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) giant with a deep French footprint. Competes with QUALIANOR across ISO management systems, QUALIOPI, ISO 19443 and industrial-safety certifications, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• SGS: World-leading TIC group headquartered in Switzerland with significant French operations. Competes in ISO certifications, QUALIOPI and industrial compliance, but at much greater scale and geographic breadth than QUALIANOR.
• DEKRA Certification France: German-based TIC group with French certification operations, active in ISO systems and safety-related certifications. Overlaps with QUALIANOR's ISO and occupational H&S portfolio as a broader international incumbent.
• BSI Group (France): UK-headquartered standards and certification body with French operations, particularly strong in ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001. Competes with QUALIANOR for ISO management-system clients in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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Investors

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Investments

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