AENOR Internacional S.A.U. (AENOR) is a Spain-based conformity assessment and knowledge services company specializing in certification, inspection, testing, verification, and training. Headquartered in Madrid, it operates internationally across Europe, Latin America, and other regions. AENOR certifies management systems and products under recognized schemes (e.g., quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, energy, information security, and sustainability standards) and issues the AENOR Mark for certified products and systems. It also performs independent verification and validation activities, including greenhouse gas and sustainability-related assessments. AENOR originated within Spain’s standardization framework; standard-setting in Spain is now carried out by UNE, while AENOR focuses on certification and related services.
For the chemical industry, AENOR provides audits and certifications that support compliance, reliability, and risk management across manufacturing and supply chains. Typical scopes include ISO-based management systems, environmental performance, worker safety, product conformity, and circular economy or ESG-related verifications. The organization also offers training and inspection services that help companies align with applicable regulations and sector-specific requirements.