Certification of electronic archiving software - LAE certification

PRESENTATION

LAE certification is a product certification that applies to software offering functions for deposit, search and communication, integrity guarantees for AIPs and logs produced, format migration, restitution and disposal within the framework of electronic archive management and governance rules.

Presentation.

INFOCERT is accredited by COFRAC for its product and service certification activity for the INFOCERT Electronic Archiving Software mark (Accreditation no. 5-0646. Scope available at http://www.cofrac.fr).

Who can apply for certification?

Certification is open to any applicant (commercial software publisher or legal entity that has created software for its own internal use) whose products :

fall within the scope of application;
comply with certified specifications.

The applicant undertakes to comply with the certification standards and to take responsibility for compliance with all the requirements defined in the certification rules.

Scope of application :

No distinction is made as to the nature of the software, in particular whether it is a software package, specifically developed software or non-commercial software.

All software that offers the functionalities of deposit, search and communication, integrity guarantees for AIP and logs produced, format migrations, restitution and disposal within the framework of electronic archive management and governance rules can be defined as electronic archiving software.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Software certification: frequently asked questions.

Why choose INFOCERT?

INFOCERT is the French specialist in software certification.

Technical secretariat ofAFNOR Certification and inspection body, INFOCERT develops numerous NF marks, a guarantee of quality, safety and confidence.

INFOCERT has hundreds of certified partners all over the world, from world-renowned publishers to smaller companies with integrated IT departments.

How can I prepare for the implementation of the reform on the generalization of electronic invoicing?

From September 1, 2026, and according to a precise roll-out schedule, all French companies will eventually be obliged to receive and issue invoices on or from a Public Billing Portal (PPF) or Partner Dematerialization Platforms (PDP).

This electronic invoicing reform represents a real fiscal upheaval, and that's why it's crucial to prepare for it in order to best anticipate the changes to come.

If you'd like to prepare youCSRlf for this, you'll find plenty of information in our special report, or you can take part in one of our dedicated training couCSRs. Please contact us to find out more.

How long does the certification process take?

The compliance audit of partner dematerialization platform (PDP) candidates is divided into 4 phases, during which various modules will be assessed. The audit phases should be scheduled as the compliance audit progresses, and the program can be adapted according to the needs of the PDP.

Don't hesitate to contact us to receive your proposal for a PDP compliance audit, and to discuss the process with us.