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AdobeStock / Shuo
Press Release,
International cooperation

DAkkS and UKAS publish joint technical bulletin on the use of artificial intelligence (AI)

Guidance for the responsible and compliant use of AI in accredited conformity assessment

DAkkS and UKAS have jointly published a Technical Bulletin on the use of Artificial Intelligence in accredited conformity assessment. It provides informative guidance on the information requirements that apply when introducing AI and makes recommendations on key aspects of dealing with AI systems.

Group photo of the German delegation in Mexico
Photo: GPQI
Press Release,
International cooperation

DAkkS strengthens cooperation at the 5th Annual Meeting of the German-Mexican Working Group for Quality Infrastructure in Mexico

Exchange between German and Mexican quality infrastructure stakeholders

As part of the GPQI, DAkkS attended the 5th Annual Meeting of the German-Mexican Working Group on Quality Infrastructure in Mexico in January 2026. This trip provided valuable opportunities for intensive exchanges between German and Mexican stakeholders in the field of quality infrastructure.

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Photo: Adobe Stock / saranyoo
Press Release,
International

DAkkS announces new online events in English for non-European conformity assessment bodies

New web seminars for organisations based outside Europe

DAkkS is excited to announce a new series of English-language web seminars in 2026, aimed at expanding knowledge and understanding of accreditation requirements for organisations outside Europe.

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Photo: DAkkS
Press Release,
Quality infrastructure

European accreditation as a growth driver: new study confirms positive impact on gross domestic product

Accreditation as the key to economic growth

A new study on the economic impact of quality infrastructure (QI) highlights the central role of accreditation, standards and conformity assessment in economic growth in Europe. Accreditation in particular makes a decisive contribution to market transparency and promotes confidence in products and services.

Group photo of SAS and DAkkS
Photo: DAkkS
Press Release,
International cooperation

Cross-border dialogue: Swiss Accreditation Service SAS visits DAkkS in Berlin

Joint exchange strengthens international cooperation in accreditation

In recent days, DAkkS welcomed international visitors: six colleagues from the Swiss Accreditation Service SAS, including Head of SAS Dr. Anja Simma, visited the DAkkS headquarters in Berlin.

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Photo: Adobe Stock / Montri
Technical Information,
Standardisation

Upcoming publication of the revised accreditation standards DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065

Applications for standard conversion will not be accepted until the DAkkS conversion announcement is officially published

The accreditation standards DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065 (with limited amendments) are currently being revised and are scheduled for publication later this year. DAkkS is currently requesting that applications for standard conversion be withheld.

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Press Release,
International

Possible agreement between GLOBAC and 41 WTO Member States

DAkkS sends Letter of Intent with conditions

After intensive negotiations between the 41 members of the European co-operation for Accreditation, including the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS), and the international accreditation organization GLOBAC, a looming fragmentation of the accreditation system appears to have been averted.

DAkkS
Press Release,
Accreditation symbol

Introduction of the new combined MLA mark from EA and DAkkS

A strong symbol of international recognition of DAkkS accreditation

On 1 September 2025, EA published the combined MLA mark (or “EA mark”). With immediate effect, DAkkS-accredited bodies can now easily apply for the EA mark. It is issued free of charge.

Digital logo of ISO
Photo: AdobeStock / Vatcharachai
Technical Information,
Standardisation

DAkkS supports international AI standardisation with development of the new ISO/IEC 42007 standard

Pressing ahead with standardisation of conformity assessment for AI systems

DAkkS is actively involved in the work of international standardisation bodies to develop ISO/IEC 42007, an important standard for conformity assessment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. DAkkS is playing a central role in this process, contributing its expertise to develop a practical and forward-looking guidance document for AI conformity assessment.

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Press Release,
International

41 WTO countries demand significant changes to GLOBAC documents

DAkkS sees successful negotiations

On 12 September, DAkkS, together with 40 other EA members, identified the need for changes to the statutes and other documents of GLOBAC at the General Assembly of the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA).

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