Apave Certification and BCS Certification join forces: broad expertise to meet all your needs

As of May 1, 2026, BCS will officially become part of Apave Certification. This step marks an evolution in our determination to offer you ever more comprehensive expertise and certification services.

The union of two trusted players

We share a common ambition: to make certification a lever for sustainable performance. With the integration of BCS Certification, we are reaffirming our expertise in management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) as well as Qualiopi certification, which is essential for those involved in training.

New sector expertise at your service

This union also enables us to enrich our catalog with specific services that meet strict regulatory or normative requirements:

Safety and hyperbaric work: we now certify training organizations (in accordance with the decree of 12/12/2016) and hyperbaric work companies (in accordance with the decree of 29/09/2017), thus guaranteeing the safety of workers in extreme environments.
Environment and health: certification of bathing water quality management systems, a major challenge for local authorities and the tourism sector.
Road infrastructure and industry:
- CE marking for road construction products (surface treatments, road bitumen, bituminous mixes).
- Certification of asphalt plant weighing systems (standard NF P98-750).

Services and mobility: verification of examination conditions for TAXI and VTC drivers, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

"By pooling our expertise, we can now offer you an even more comprehensive range of services, covering new technical and regulatory sectors."

Patrice Labrousse DG Apave Certification and Frédéric Spécial Director APAVE Certification Lyon branch

What's new for you?

A one-stop shop for all your certifications

No need for multiple contacts. By joining Apave Certification, BCS is adding to a catalog of services that is already a market leader.

The strength of a group, the proximity of an expert

You retain the technical expertise and responsiveness that have made BCS such a strength, while benefiting from the solidity and international reach of the Apave Group. For you, it's the guarantee of a universally recognized certificate, backed by a trusted historical brand.

Absolute continuity of service

Your contracts, your current audit cycles and your usual contacts remain unchanged. This integration is above all administrative and strategic: its aim is to streamline our exchanges and give you access to an even wider panel of experts.

From now on, under the single Apave Certification banner, you will have direct access to :

All BCS expertise (energy management, environment, etc.) now integrated into our specialized divisions.
The complete Apave Certification catalog: Quality (ISO 9001), Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001), Skills, and much more.

Why choose Apave Certification?

When you call on Apave Certification, you can be sure of the competence of expert auditors and the recognition of an accredited organization, a trusted third party.

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