France requires companies using electronic point-of-sale systems to comply with strict legal requirements—particularly regarding tamper-proofing and data archiving.
Legislative change: These provisions have been in effect since February 21, 2026
Article 125 of the 2026 Finance Act, reinstated self-certification by the software publisher through an individual attestation as a means of proving software compliance. Since February 21, 2026, companies can therefore choose to provide either an attestation from the publisher or a certificate from an accredited body. Efsta supports partners in both verification methods with the same stable technical solution.
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:
