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Auditing, Certifying and Labelling

In the current context, where the African market is undergoing rapid transformation, the certification of products, services and management systems is essential to ensure the reliability and safety of business activities. This requirement, which is increasingly prevalent on a global scale, is prompting companies to incorporate rigorous quality and safety standards in order to remain competitive and gain access to international markets.

Apave, renowned for its expertise, is your partner of choice for your certification processes. Our mission is to enhance your performance, ensure the compliance of your offerings and respond effectively to the growing needs of your customers and partners, both local and international.

Why get audited, certified or labelled for companies operating in Africa?

Access to new markets
Open the doors to international and local markets thanks to the recognition of your certifications.
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Continuous improvement
Put your company and your teams on the path to continuous improvement, ensuring not only compliance but also enhanced performance.
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Customer confidence
Strengthen your customers' trust by demonstrating your commitment to high standards of quality and safety.
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Risk reduction
Minimise operational risks and improve safety and well-being at work, protecting your staff and assets.
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Why get audited, certified or labelled for companies operating in Africa?

Access to new markets
Open the doors to international and local markets thanks to the recognition of your certifications.
Continuous improvement
Put your company and your teams on the path to continuous improvement, ensuring not only compliance but also enhanced performance.
Customer confidence
Strengthen your customers' trust by demonstrating your commitment to high standards of quality and safety.
Risk reduction
Minimise operational risks and improve safety and well-being at work, protecting your staff and assets.

Apave's global offer to meet local challenges in Africa

Meeting your needs as closely as possible to your teams

  • Risks - Safety

    Showcase your excellence in risk management and security on the African continent. Highlight your strategies for securing operations in sometimes volatile environments, ensuring the protection of employees, facilities and people.
  • Maintenance

    Show how your maintenance strategies ensure equipment longevity and reliability under specific conditions. Explain the importance of preventive maintenance in avoiding critical downtime in key sectors such as agriculture, mining and infrastructure.
  • Quality - Performance Management

    Démontrer comment votre engagement envers la qualité et le management de la performance stimule l'efficacité opérationnelle et la satisfaction client. Montrez votre adhésion aux normes internationales adaptées aux réalités africaines pour une amélioration continue.
  • Human Resources

    Showcase your human resources practices that support employee development and well-being. Demonstrate how sound HR management helps build resilient and motivated teams capable of navigating the African labour market.
  • Digital - Cybersecurity

    Strengthen your position as a leader in cybersecurity in the African market. Emphasise the importance of protecting digital infrastructures against the growing threats that are essential for the security of data belonging to African businesses and consumers.
  • Energy - Environment
    Highlight your efforts to manage energy efficiently and protect the environment. Highlight your efforts to make sustainable use of local resources, reduce your carbon footprint and adapt to the climate challenges specific to Africa.
  • Sustainable development - CSR

    Highlight your commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development, essential pillars for companies in Africa concerned about their social and environmental impact. Illustrate how your initiatives contribute to community development and the protection of the African ecosystem.

Why choose

Apave?

International recognition

Apave has been at your side for 150 years, marked by internationally recognised expertise in the field of certification. We put at your disposal a team of local experts with in-depth knowledge of the African context and committed to providing customised solutions to meet your challenges.

Expertise

Thanks to our experts and know-how, we have the in-depth knowledge to guide you through the technical complexities of your projects. With tailor-made solutions, we're here to support your performance and facilitate your digital transition.

proximity

Our presence in Africa means that our teams can react quickly and adapt to meet all your needs across the continent. Whether it's certification or labelling, our presence and expertise enable us to provide a made-to-measure service.

What are the steps in an audit? Certification? Labelling?

  • Definition of the scope of the audit
    Definition of the scope of the audit

    Together, we identify the precise areas to be audited for certification or labelling.

  • Organisation of the audit
    Organisation of the audit

    We choose the right auditors, plan the dates according to your availability and organise the documents needed to carry out the audit.

  • Carrying out the audit
    Carrying out the audit

    Our team of skilled auditors will assess your documents and processes, identifying any potential non-compliance.

  • Issue of certification
    Issue of certification

    At the end of the audit, if your company meets the required criteria, you will receive a certification certificate including the audit, certification or labelling report.

  • Definition of the scope of the audit
    Definition of the scope of the audit

    Together, we identify the precise areas to be audited for certification or labelling.

  • Organisation of the audit
    Organisation of the audit

    We choose the right auditors, plan the dates according to your availability and organise the documents needed to carry out the audit.

  • Carrying out the audit
    Carrying out the audit

    Our team of skilled auditors will assess your documents and processes, identifying any potential non-compliance.

  • Issue of certification
    Issue of certification

    At the end of the audit, if your company meets the required criteria, you will receive a certification certificate including the audit, certification or labelling report.

  • Definition of the scope of the audit
    Definition of the scope of the audit

    Together, we identify the precise areas to be audited for certification or labelling.

  • Organisation of the audit
    Organisation of the audit

    We choose the right auditors, plan the dates according to your availability and organise the documents needed to carry out the audit.

  • Carrying out the audit
    Carrying out the audit

    Our team of skilled auditors will assess your documents and processes, identifying any potential non-compliance.

  • Issue of certification
    Issue of certification

    At the end of the audit, if your company meets the required criteria, you will receive a certification certificate including the audit, certification or labelling report.

Understanding the difference between certification and labelling

Certification

means the process by which an independent and recognised entity verifies that an organisation's quality management system, or the conformity of its products or services, complies with established and internationally recognised quality standards or references.

Labelling

examines an organisation, its products or services, with the aim of highlighting its commitment to high standards, enabling it to stand out in a competitive market such as Africa.

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