On October 16, 2024, the “Water Microbiology” Validation Commission made its comeback! It was at the AFNOR Certification premises in hybrid and it was led by its president Philippe Rousselin (IDEXX Laboratories) and Hélène Muret (head of the NF VALIDATION brand – AFNOR Certification).
Its purpose is to manage the activity of the NF VALIDATION brand and to issue opinions and recommendations on the general operating policy of the NF148 brand (validation rules and protocols), the creation of sectoral Technical Offices, the promotion and advertising around the brand.
The summary of this day:
◼️ Morning devoted to the presentation of the NF148 service (certification of alternative microbiology methods in the water sector) of the NF Validation brand: general presentation, operation of the validation commission and the technical office and activity report 2020-2024.
◼️ Afternoon of exchanges around various topics and discussions around the working groups conducted in 2024.
Key points: a service with committed and highly competent experts, expert laboratories and active and competent auditors (the aim is to extend the pool of dedicated auditors), improvement projects for the certification rules and validation protocols, calls for experts for the NF148 committees to be launched, the forthcoming development of the website, a list of events to be held in 2025-2026 and proactive communication about the mark!
Thank you to all the members of this Commission for this time of exchange and your active participation! Many thanks to François Le Nestour (Laboratoire MICROSEPT), Chairman of the ‘Water Microbiology’ Technical Committee, and to Philippe Rousselin for their presence on site!
We look forward to seeing you next year!
