International accreditation for organisations based outside Germany
DAkkS is the largest accreditation body in the European Union, enjoying mutual recognition with the international organizations ILAC and IAF. DAKKS offers extensive expertise across a wide range of industries and technologies. This page provides information on the accreditation opportunities available for conformity assessment bodies based outside of Germany.
Is DAkkS accreditation available to organisations outside Germany?
While DAkkS primarily focuses on businesses and institutions within Germany, we also provide accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies located outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
For organisations within the EU/EEA, DAkkS can only act in exceptional cases, in compliance with EU Regulation (EC) 765/2008 and EA document 2/13.
Why choose DAkkS accreditation?
With DAkkS accreditation, you gain access to Germany’s world-class quality infrastructure, “Made in Germany”. This enables your organisation to stand out in the competitive field of conformity assessment and provide your customers with access to key global markets. DAkkS accreditation is a strong endorsement of your organisation’s competence, excellence and commitment to quality. backed by our outstanding global reputation.
What are the costs of accreditation?
DAkkS services are customized to meet the specific needs of your organisation. The following factors are essential for an accurate cost assessment:
- Total number of employees, including external staff (e.g., inspectors, auditors, samplers)
- Number of locations of your conformity assessment body
- A detailed description of the conformity assessment activities you wish to have accredited (scope of accreditation)
How to apply for accreditation?
To make your application process as smooth as possible, DAkkS provides all the necessary forms, which you can find below and in our document search
When submitting your application, please make sure to include the following documents:
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Proof of the legal form of your organisation.
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The completed accreditation application form (please ensure that the signatures on the application match those of the authorized representatives listed in the proof of legal form).
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Please define the scope of your desired accreditation using the provided forms specific to your area of activity (see below).
What are the next steps in the accreditation process?
After we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll send you a contract offer. Once both you and DAkkS have signed the contract, we’ll begin planning the accreditation process and request an advance payment for any expenses. After we’ve received the payment, we’ll arrange the necessary appointments.
You can find a detailed description of the entire accreditation process here:
Get in touch!
If you are interested in DAkkS accreditation abroad or would like more information about the process, please send your enquiry to international@dakks.de