On January 14th, 2026, the NF VALIDATION brand was awarded to 14 water microbiology analysis methods. The kits for detection and quantification of Legionella by PCR are validated according to the protocols of standards NF T90-471 and ISO/TS 12869. Other methods are validated in accordance with the technical protocol drawn up by AFNOR Certification, which involves comparing the performance of an alternative method with that of a reference method.
Following a positive recommendation (vote by relative majority) from the NF VALIDATION Water Technical Board on 14 January 2026, AFNOR Certification has approved:
- The renewal of the alternative method EasyDisc YEA from IDEXX Laboratories.
- The qualification of two new expert laboratories, the process is continuing internally, you will be informed as soon as their official qualification has been announced by the CEO of AFNOR Certification!
The next meeting of the Water Technical Board will take place on Friday 19 June 2026 (morning).
