France requires companies with electronic cash register systems to comply with strict legal requirements—particularly with regard to tamper resistance and data archiving.
Upcoming legislative change: This content is valid until the new regulation is officially published.
Article 125 of the 2026 Finance Act, passed on February 2, aims to make self-certification possible again in France as proof of compliance, alongside accredited certification. efsta supports partners in both verification methods with the same stable technical solution.
Upcoming legislative change: This content is valid until the new regulation is officially published.
Transitional regulation until August 31, 2025:
During this transitional phase, self-certification will continue to be recognized for the time being. Until then, companies can continue to operate their POS systems in compliance with the relevant self-certification—provided they have not yet undergone certification.
New requirements will apply from September 1, 2025:
Cash register systems must then either
– have certification from an accredited body (Infocert or LNE) or
– prove that the certification process has been formally initiated, e.g., by accepting an offer, placing a binding order, or signing a contract with one of these bodies.
From March 1, 2026, valid certification will be mandatory for all cash register systems that fall under French fiscalization requirements.
Legislative change in 2026 (official law still pending):
Certification or self-certification
Article 125 of the Projet de loi de finances pour 2026, adopted on February 2, potentially reintroduces self-certification as an alternative means of proving compliance for POS and cash register software in France.
POS system providers must either
– hold valid certification from an accredited body or
– submit formal self-certification confirming full compliance with all French legal and technical requirements. This option is not available to companies that develop a POS system exclusively for their own internal use, as they require certification from LNE or Infocert. The underlying compliance obligations remain unchanged in both models.
Companies that already operate in France or are planning to expand into the market must ensure that their POS software fully complies with the updated requirements – and take action in good time.
Companies that are already operating in France or planning to enter the market should check at an early stage which verification method best suits their business model.
Regardless of whether certification or self-certification is chosen, the POS software must meet all functional requirements and specifications for security, storage, and archiving in accordance with French law.
To ensure that your POS solution continuously complies with French NF525 requirements, efsta offers structured compliance consulting for both certification by an accredited body and self-certification. Our services support you from initial implementation through audits to ongoing compliance.
efsta supports both methods of verification accepted under French law. The technical compliance requirements are identical in both approaches.
After initial certification or self-certification, efsta continues to support partners in ensuring long-term compliance with French requirements:
