In the first step, accreditation begins with your decision in favour of the procedure of an accreditation and the numerous benefits associated with it. After a successful application, DAkkS assesses both the independence of the conformity assessment body making the application and its technical competence, including for example the qualifications of its staff, the quality management system, the necessary equipment and facilities and the methods used. The procedure consists of a defined process in several steps, among them the application, assessment, accreditation decision and surveillance.

The entire process at a glance

Our work as the national accreditation body is governed by a number of cast-iron foundations and principles, which include not only the legal requirements in place at national and European level – first and foremost the German Act on the Accreditation Body – but also international standards and rules for accreditation bodies. These provide the legal framework for our activities as the sole service provider for accreditation in Germany. However, together with the fundamental principles of our work practices – independence, objectivity and impartiality – and our mission statement, they also constitute the foundation of our business activities.

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