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The NFC Forum Compliance Program

A Foundation for Interoperability

The NFC Forum Compliance Program establishes a strong interoperability foundation for NFC implementations and fosters a gold standard of confidence and credibility to advance Near Field Communication technology.

By fully embracing the NFC Forum Compliance Program, NFC Forum Members ensure a flourishing
NFC ecosystem.

Participation in the NFC Forum Compliance program is available only to NFC Forum Member
organizations. Companies interested in becoming NFC Forum Members should visit the
How to Join page.

Program Components

The NFC Forum operates two programs to meet the goal of interoperability.

NFC Forum Certification

The NFC Forum Certification program confirms an implementation’s compliance
to NFC Forum specifications. Conformance to the specifications provides consistency of
behavior across NFC enabled devices and sets the foundation for interoperability. Learn more >

NFC Forum Plugfests

The NFC Forum Plugfests focus on the successful interaction between NFC enabled devices.
These special sessions provide a safe environment for developers to verify the level of
interaction of their product-specific implementation. The opportunity to demonstrate how
devices will work in a real-world setting saves time and money. Learn more >
 

Compliance Program Overview (download pdf)

The possibilities for using Near Field Communication are nearly limitless. Through
following the NFC Forum Compliance Program the entire NFC ecosystem benefits.

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Certification Program

The Certification Program provides manufacturers with a means of establishing that their products conform to the NFC Forum's published specifications. By ensuring conformance, the Certification Program provides for consistency in the behavior of compliant devices, thereby setting the foundation for interoperability.

Interoperability Program

The Interoperability Program provides developers an opportunity to verify the level of interaction of their own implementation with other NFC Forum implementations. It offers a safe environment in which to demonstrate how a device will work in a real setting.

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