Standards
Effinature, BPS, CBCA
NORMATYS develops, owns and maintains the standards published under the NORMATYS programme. Their application in the field (assessment, review, decision) rests with legally separate bodies.
| Standard | Nature | Operated by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effinature | Certification of biodiversity performance (NCO, EVO, HOR, HVE) | IRICE, accredited by Cofrac under no. 5-0655 | In force |
| BPS | Assessment tool producing a score (A to G), not a certification | IRICE, third-party assessment body | In force |
| CBCA | Low-carbon construction site, certification in preparation | IRICE, the body that will award it | Preparation, launch targeted for 2027 |
The eligibility criteria, the financial terms and the procedures are published in the scheme conditions. The full texts of the standards are made available by IRICE, exclusive licensee, on its download platform. Only the version in force, whose date of entry into application appears above, is authoritative.
| Function | Entity | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Trademark holder | NORMAXIS | Licenses the use of the signs |
| Standard owner | NORMATYS | Develops and maintains the requirements. Trade name of DAVANTI, Aix-en-Provence Trade and Companies Register 878 397 595 |
| Certification body | IRICE | Accredited by Cofrac under no. 5-0655, scope available at www.cofrac.fr |
NORMATYS and IRICE belong to two separate companies within the NORMAXIS group. NORMATYS develops the standard, IRICE assesses and decides on certification. NORMATYS takes no part in the certification process.