COFRAC Accredited Bodies Profile

COFRAC (Comite Francais d'Accreditation) is France's national accreditation body, responsible for accrediting certification bodies, testing laboratories, and inspection bodies operating in the French market. COFRAC accreditation is essential for ISO certification bodies in France and is specifically required for HDS (health data hosting) certification.

What COFRAC Accreditation Means

French regulatory authority makes COFRAC accreditation mandatory for certain types of certification in France. HDS certification, required for all organizations hosting health data in France, can only be delivered by COFRAC-accredited bodies.

International recognition through IAF and EA multilateral recognition arrangements ensures that COFRAC-accredited certificates are accepted globally while carrying maximum authority in the French market.

CNIL and ANSSI alignment means COFRAC-accredited bodies understand how ISO certifications interact with French data protection enforcement (CNIL) and cybersecurity requirements (ANSSI).

Choosing a COFRAC Accredited Body

Verify accreditation status through the COFRAC online directory. Major COFRAC-accredited bodies include AFNOR Certification, Bureau Veritas, SGS, LRQA, and DNV. For HDS certification, the body must hold specific COFRAC accreditation for this scheme.

Pricing Expectations

ISO 27001 certification through COFRAC-accredited bodies ranges from EUR 7,000 for small organizations to EUR 35,000+ for large enterprises. HDS certification costs EUR 12,000 to EUR 40,000. Annual surveillance audits cost approximately one-third of the initial certification.

Who Should Choose COFRAC Accredited Bodies

All French organizations seeking ISO management system certifications should use COFRAC-accredited bodies. Organizations hosting health data in France must use COFRAC-accredited bodies for HDS certification. COFRAC accreditation provides maximum regulatory and market credibility in France.