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Regulation & guidance

ANSSI — Post-quantum cryptography doctrine: cryptography requirements and deadlines

Official guidance

Hybridation mandatory in the regulated scope; start the cryptographic inventory now; PQC expected for product qualification from 2027.

At a glance

TypeOfficial guidance
JurisdictionFR
Who it applies toFrench regulated scope (DR, classified information, SAIV/SIIV, qualified and certified products) as obligations; all other organizations as recommendations.

Key dates

  1. ANSSI aims to require PQC for products entering qualification from 2027.
  2. After 2030, buying products without PQC will not be reasonable (recommendation).

Sources

  1. FAQ — Cryptographie post-quantique · ANSSI (guidance)
  2. ANSSI views on the Post-Quantum Cryptography transition (2023 follow-up) · ANSSI (guidance)

Catalog version 2026-09-28. Every position links to its primary source; draft documents are labelled as such.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who must comply with ANSSI — Post-quantum cryptography doctrine?

French regulated scope (DR, classified information, SAIV/SIIV, qualified and certified products) as obligations; all other organizations as recommendations.

What are the key dates of ANSSI — Post-quantum cryptography doctrine?

January 1, 2027: ANSSI aims to require PQC for products entering qualification from 2027. December 31, 2030: After 2030, buying products without PQC will not be reasonable (recommendation).