Fresha achieves NF525 certification in France

We’re excited to share that Fresha has officially achieved NF525 certification for our Point of Sale (POS) software in France, marking an important milestone in our continued investment in the French beauty and wellness industry.

But what exactly is NF525, and what does it mean for businesses using Fresha? Here’s everything you need to know.

What is NF525 certification?

NF525 is an independent certification for Point of Sale software in France. Issued by AFNOR Certification, with the certification process managed by INFOCERT, it verifies that software meets specific French requirements around how transaction data is recorded, stored and protected.

In simple terms, NF525 helps ensure that transaction records are kept securely and cannot be changed or deleted without leaving a record.

For beauty and wellness businesses in France, having the right systems in place to manage transaction data is an important part of running a compliant business. Fresha achieving NF525 certification means our POS software has been independently assessed against these requirements.

What does this mean for Fresha partners?

For our partners, the biggest benefit is simple: more French beauty and wellness businesses can confidently use Fresha to run their day-to-day operations.

Businesses can manage sales through Fresha alongside their bookings, payments, clients, marketing and reporting, while having confidence that their transaction records are being managed in line with the requirements covered by NF525 certification.

That means less complexity and fewer disconnected systems, with more of the tools needed to run a business brought together in one place.

Whether you’re an independent professional, running a busy salon or clinic, or managing multiple locations, Fresha gives you one connected platform to manage and grow your business.

Built with France in mind

France is one of Fresha’s fastest-growing markets, and achieving NF525 certification is part of our wider commitment to building a platform that works for the specific needs of French businesses.

Rather than simply bringing a global product into the market, we’re continuing to develop Fresha around the requirements of businesses operating in France.

“France is an incredibly important market for Fresha, and achieving NF525 certification is a major step forward in what we can offer businesses here,” says Baptiste Donnedieu, General Manager of France at Fresha.

“We are not simply bringing a global platform to France; we are continuing to develop Fresha around the specific needs of the French market. This certification gives our partners greater confidence in how their transaction records are managed. It also means that more businesses across France can use Fresha to manage their bookings, clients, payments and daily operations in one connected place, whether they are an ambitious independent or a larger business with multiple locations.”

One platform to run your business

NF525 certification adds to the growing range of tools Fresha provides beauty and wellness businesses across France.

With Fresha, partners can bring together bookings, Point of Sale, payments, client management, marketing, reporting and everyday business operations within one platform.

And NF525 certification isn’t a one-off milestone. Fresha’s certification will continue to be reviewed through regular checks by INFOCERT, including an annual audit, providing ongoing independent assurance as our platform continues to evolve.

For us, it’s another important step in making Fresha an even stronger platform for French beauty and wellness businesses, and ensuring partners have the technology they need to run, manage and grow their business with confidence.

Read more on NF525.