ISO 14065 Accredited CBAM Verifiers in France
Complete list of ISO 14065 accredited CBAM verification bodies in France. All firms are accredited by COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) and can verify embedded carbon calculations for EU CBAM compliance under Regulation 2023/956.
| Verification Firm | Accreditation Body | CBAM Sectors | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| APAVE | COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) | All CBAM sectors | 6 Rue du Général Audran, 92400 Courbevoie |
| Bureau Veritas Certification France [Wikipedia] | COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) | All CBAM sectors | 1 place Zaha Hadid, 92400 Courbevoie |
| NORMEC VERIFAVIA SAS | COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) | All CBAM sectors | Tour Egee, 9-11 Allée de l'Arche, 92400 Courbevoie |
| SGS France [Wikipedia] | COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) | All CBAM sectors | 29 Avenue Aristide Briand, 94110 Arcueil |
| SOCOTEC Environnement | COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) | All CBAM sectors | 5 pl des frères Montgolfier, 78280 Guyancourt |
About COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation)
COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) is the national accreditation body responsible for accrediting ISO 14065 verification bodies in France. ISO 14065 accreditation from COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) is formally recognised under EU Regulation 2023/956 for the purpose of verifying embedded carbon calculations submitted in CBAM declarations.
How to Choose a CBAM Verifier in France
When selecting an ISO 14065 accredited verification body for CBAM compliance, consider: (1) sector expertise — confirm the verifier has experience with your specific CBAM sector (steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, or hydrogen); (2) geographic capability — verify they can conduct on-site audits at your installation; (3) language capability — for non-EU manufacturers, confirm the verifier can work in your local language; (4) cost and timeline — CBAM verification typically takes 4–8 weeks and costs €2,000–€15,000 depending on installation complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a CBAM verifier in France?
Use this directory to find ISO 14065 accredited CBAM verification firms in France. All firms listed are accredited by COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) and can verify embedded carbon calculations for EU CBAM compliance.
Which accreditation body covers France for CBAM verification?
The national accreditation body for France is COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation). ISO 14065 accreditation from COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) is recognised for CBAM verification purposes under EU Regulation 2023/956.
Can I use a verifier from a different country?
Yes. CBAM does not require the verifier to be based in the same country as the manufacturer. However, local verifiers typically have lower travel costs and better knowledge of local grid emission factors and regulatory context.