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In business for over 50 years, the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) is the central body for standardization and certification. The BNQ supports the business, industrial, social and regulatory communities with its normative innovations. It acts as Québec’s spokesperson on the Standards Council of Canada.

  • Ready-Mix Concrete

    Aware of the value added associated with a certified product and the resulting credibility, many clients require concrete from a plant holding valid certificate of compliance issued by the BNQ.

  • Funeral service providers

    A certified funeral service provider represents a secure value for the customers, who will not hesitate to have confidence in it. The decision to have your enterprise certified by the BNQ is therefore the best decision to stand out with your clientele.

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  • Femme à l'ordinateurTo make it easier to search among its multitude of standards, the BNQ has grouped them in a dozen sectors representing Québec’s industrial fabric. No matter whether they are civil engineering, agri-food or health and safety standards, all the standards written by the BNQ can be found under one of the twelve tabs.

    All you have to do is choose your sector!

    		  
    Équipe de travailHealth at work

    Standards dedicated to employee wellness make it easier to retain and attract human resources.  fleches

    AsphaltageCivil engineering

    The various standards and regulations ensure the safety of workers and users.  fleches

    		  
    flechesAgri-Food
    flechesBusiness management
    flechesConstruction
    flechesCustomer service
    flechesEnvironment
    flechesForestery
    flechesHealth and safety
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    Hydrogen
    flechesSustainable development

  • Homme pensifTo support your innovation by establishing a reliable common knowledge base. To structure your market or your economic sector while creating a climate of trust. To increase your productivity. To benefit from a standards development process recognized internationally according to ISO rules.

    		  
    Collègues de travailHealthy Enterprise

    This standard seeks to maintains and improve health and wellness in the workplace.   fleches

    Résidence isoléeWastewater treatment

    This standard sets the performance requirements for wastewater treatment systems of isolated dwellings.   fleches

    		  
    flechesBiomethane
    flechesBNQ 21000
    flechesChristmas Trees
    flechesCompostable plastics
    flechesDust Control Agents
    flechesMiel 100 % Québec
    flechesNeck Protectors
    flechesReady-Mix Concrete
    flechesRemarkable Employer
    flechesSpas - Customer service

  • FemmeYou want to prove to your customers, suppliers, employees and investors that you use the industry’s best practices, that you are determined to be more productive and that you stand out from the competition.

    Obtain BNQ certification, a sign of confidence for over 50 years.

    		  
    Usine de biscuitsFSSC 22000

    Obtain recognized safety certificates to meet customer requirements.  fleches


    EntrepreneurNovoclimat contractors and professionals

    Obtain recognition for your competencies in construction or ventilation.  fleches

    		  
    flechesCertification Program for Forestry Enterprise Management Practices
    flechesFuneral Service Providers
    flechesISO 9001
    flechesGeotextiles
    flechesRecycled-Content Products
    flechesResponsible Event Management
    flechesWork-Family Balance
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    The BNQ is pleased to present its newsletter « Le BNQ present dans votre vie ». The newsletter introduced in June 2017 is distributed four times a year. It addresses various subjects and targets a large audience, from informed consumers to companies and public organizations, seeking to adopt the best practices in their field. Subscribe and remain abreast of the latest standards published, the most recent certifications issued and trends in different industries in Québec and around the world!

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    flechesNo 5 - October 2018
    flechesNo 4 - May 2018
    flechesNo 3 - March 2018
    flechesNo 2 - December 2017
    flechesNo 1 - June 2017
     

Events and News



NEW: ASI Standards - Aluminium sector

The BNQ is proud to be the world’s 1st certification body accredited for ASI Standards dedicated to the Aluminium sector.

For more information: Press Release.

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