BORFLEX Cherbourg has been awarded ISO 19443 certification

Introduction

We are proud to announce that the BORFLEX Cherbourg site has reached a major milestone in its commitment to quality and safety by achieving ISO 19443 certification, an international standard specifically for the nuclear sector.
This recognition confirms our ability to meet the nuclear market’s most stringent requirements and to provide long-term support to industry stakeholders with reliable and high-performing solutions.

1. ISO 19443: a key standard for the nuclear sector

ISO 19443 certification is an international standard specifically designed for organisations operating within the nuclear sector’s supply chain.
It is aimed, in particular, at companies supplying products or services that are important for nuclear safety (IPSN).
Its aim is to ensure high standards in terms of quality, traceability, risk management and safety culture.

2. Tighter requirements under ISO 9001

Based on the structure of ISO 9001, the ISO 19443 standard reinforces its requirements by incorporating aspects that are essential to the nuclear sector:

• Greater control over processes
• Management of risks relating to nuclear safety
• Enhanced traceability
• Team involvement in the safety culture
• Strict monitoring of suppliers and partners

This structured approach ensures the highest possible reliability of the products and services supplied to the nuclear sector.

3. BORFLEX Cherbourg: a strong commitment to nuclear safety

The Cherbourg site’s achievement of ISO 19443 certification demonstrates:

• Mastery of our industrial processes
• The rigour of our quality management system
• The full and wholehearted commitment of our teams to a genuine safety culture

This success is the result of a demanding collective effort, bringing all staff together around a common goal: to achieve the highest level of operational excellence.

4. Recognition for our service to our nuclear sector clients

This certification is fully in line with the Group’s strategy, which is to support players in the nuclear sector by providing solutions:

• Reliable
• High-performance
• In line with international standards
• Suitable for the most demanding environments

It boosts our partners’ confidence and strengthens BORFLEX’s position as a committed player within the nuclear sector.

Conclusion

Beyond simply being recognised, ISO 19443 certification marks a further step forward in our commitment to continuous improvement.
At BORFLEX, quality and safety are not one-off objectives, but long-term commitments to serving our customers and driving industrial performance.

For further information: Enable JavaScript to view this email