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Accreditation symbol

Meaning and use of the accreditation symbol

The accreditation symbol constitutes objective evidence of competent conformity assessment. It serves as proof of quality and safety after successful accreditation within the relevant scope.

DAkkS-Akkreditierungssymbol

Meaning of the accreditation symbol

Upon request, DAkkS allows an accredited body to use the DAkkS accreditation symbol. Together with a unique registration number, it is an indicator of successful accreditation. Approved use of the symbol allows accredited bodies to indicate their proven competence to their clients.

Use of the accreditation symbol

The exact use of the DAkkS accreditation symbol is defined by the Regulation on the Accreditation Symbol (SymbolVO) and by DAkkS rules and regulations.

Regulation on the Accreditation Symbol (only in German)

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Conditions of use and authorisation (licence terms and conditions) for references to the status of accreditation, for the use of accreditation symbols and other property rights of DAkkS by accredited conformity assessment bodies

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DAkkS accreditation symbol: Notes on the colour versions and file formats (IP-002EN)

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Akkreditierungsurkunde mit digitalem Akkreditierungssymbol

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Digital accreditation symbol Important step towards digital quality infrastructure

By providing the digital accreditation symbol, DAkkS is supporting the digital transformation of conformity assessment bodies and their industry and business customers. The result is a global digital chain of evidence for the quality infrastructure. Accredited bodies can therefore issue machine-readable, cryptographically secure digital results reports that can be automatically integrated into Industry 4.0 applications.

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Darstellung der DAkkS-Kalibriermarke, Hoch- und Querformat

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DAkkS calibration label Unambiguous identification of accredited calibration services

The DAkkS calibration label is a quality label for calibration services that have been performed within the framework of a DAkkS accreditation. It helps participants to navigate the market, strengthens trust in calibrated measurement results and protects against misuse or misleading use of calibration labels that are not accredited.

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EA MLA mark

Together with European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA), DAkkS offers the use of the EA MLA mark. As a signatory to the EA Multilateral Agreement (MLA), DAkkS is authorised to use the EA mark and make it available to its conformity assessment bodies in the form of a combined EA-DAkkS accreditation symbol. The combined MLA symbol of EA and DAkkS may be issued to all accredited bodies in EA member states.

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Combined MLA mark of EA and DAkkS

With the help of the combined EA MLA mark, all conformity assessment bodies accredited by DAkkS, with the exception of biobanks, can indicate the international recognition of their services.

Combined MRA logo

Within the framework of Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs), DAkkS also works together with International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to offer the use of “combined logos”.

Combined MRA logo (ILAC)

The basis for this is the signing by DAkkS of the “ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA)”. This multilateral agreement regulates the mutual recognition of results from accredited laboratories and inspection bodies in all ILAC member states. These bodies are entitled to use the ILAC combined MRA logo on results reports within their scope of accreditation.

Kombiniertes MRA-Zeichen von ILAC und DAkkS

Combined MRA logo from ILAC and DAkkS

With the combined MRA logo from ILAC, laboratories and inspection bodies accredited by DAkkS can draw attention to the international recognition of their services.

Kombiniertes MLA-Zeichen von IAF und DAkkS

Combined MLA logo from IAF and DAkkS

In the same way, approved certification bodies also have the option of using the IAF’s combined MLA logo. This use is based on the status of DAkkS as a signatory to the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA).

Compliance and use of the EA MLA mark / combined logos

The logos are made up of the EA MLA mark / ILAC MRA logo / IAF MLA logo, the DAkkS accreditation symbol and the registration number of the accredited body in question.

Permission to use the logos is free of charge and granted in each case by means of a specified sub-licence agreement, which can be requested informally from the relevant DAkkS account manager.

After signing the sub-licence agreement, DAkkS customers receive written permission to use the combined logo, along with image files adapted to include the registration number.

Please note: For product certificates, use of the combined IAF and DAkkS MLA logo is only possible to a limited extent.