#2026-93Decree No. 2026-93 of February 13, 2026, on Various Adaptations to the French Standardization System
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The law modifies and updates various provisions related to the French standardization system. Key changes include the replacement of terms to standardize language around normalization, the establishment of clearer responsibilities for committees involved in normalization, and the introduction of provisions for small and micro-enterprises to benefit from preferential rates in standardization work. Additionally, it outlines the procedures for resolving disagreements on compensation for sectoral normalization offices.
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Key Changes
- Replacement of 'aux normes' with 'à la normalisation' throughout the articles to standardize terminology.
- Inclusion of provisions that allow small and micro-enterprises to receive preferential treatment in standardization work.
- Establishment of a procedure for resolving disputes over compensation for sectoral normalization offices.
Obligations
What this law requires
Standardization offices must comply with principles and essential requirements for normative work resulting from the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement). Compliance is presumed when offices respect standard NF X50-088.
The inter-ministerial delegate for standardization must be informed of agenda items by right when requested, and may request a second deliberation within eight days if a committee decision violates legislative/regulatory provisions or French standardization policy.
In absence of agreement by June 1st on sectoral standardization office compensation for the following year, the business mediator (médiateur des entreprises) must be engaged to reach amicable agreement.
If no agreement is reached by September 1st, the inter-ministerial delegate for standardization must submit a compensation proposal. If no agreement follows by November 1st, the delegate fixes applicable conditions for the following year.
Micro-enterprises (as defined in Decree 2008-1354) not dependent more than 25% on groups exceeding 250 employees and operating in relevant standardization sectors must receive preferential rates for participation in standardization work.