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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.

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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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Event,
Digital quality infrastructure

QI-Digital Forum 2025: creating momentum for the digital future of global quality infrastructure

Building trust in digital and AI-supported systems – for safety, sustainability and economic success

On 8 and 9 October 2025, the QI-Digital initiative, with the participation of Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), invites you to its fourth forum in Berlin. International experts from the worlds of politics, business, science and academia will discuss how a digital quality infrastructure creates trust, enables innovation and ensures progress. Participation is free – in person or by livestream.

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Technical Information,
Immission Control

DAkkS updates terminology in certificates and supporting documents in the area of immission control

Adaptation within the framework of the 41st ordinance implementing the Federal Immission Control Act

On 30 April 2025, the 41st ordinance implementing the Federal Immission Control Act (41. BImSchV) was amended for the first time. As part of this amendment, the references to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and other relevant technical standards have been updated. This now provides a nationwide, uniform and legally certain basis for all affected and interested parties.

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DAkkS
Press Release,
DAkkS calibration label

Introduction of the DAkkS calibration label: strengthening quality, transparency and legal certainty

Protected trademark enables unambiguous identification of accredited calibration services

After an intensive period of preparation and registration with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office, DAkkS is introducing the new DAkkS calibration label. With immediate effect, accredited calibration laboratories can now apply for this protected quality label and use it to identify their calibration services.

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Press Release,
International

Legal opinion of EA confirms the need for amendments at GLOBAC to ensure compliance with EU law

Third legal opinion confirms the need for amendments at GLOBAC, also for EA’s accession to GLOBAC as a regional accreditation organisation

A legal opinion commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) confirms that EA's accession to the international organization GLOBAC also requires changes to its documents in order to ensure compliance with European law.

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Press Release,
International

There is new hope for an agreement on GLOBAC based on the proposed amendments

Specific proposals for changes to GLOBAC conditions from DAkkS

DAkkS has developed specific proposals to remove obstacles under EU law and has forwarded these to ILAC and IAF. The aim of the upcoming negotiations is to reach a mutually acceptable solution that will enable DAkkS to join the international accreditation organisation GLOBAC in full compliance with EU law.

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Press Release,
Switch to new standard

Changeover to new DIN EN ISO 15189 successfully completed – DAkkS manages shortened transition period with confidence

Continuation of around 450 accreditations in medical laboratory diagnostics assured

With the publication of DIN EN ISO 15189:2023, DAkkS faced one of the most extensive changeovers in the field of medical laboratory diagnostics. Despite high requirements and a shortened transition period, all affected accreditations were converted on time to ensure their continued validity.

Press Release,
International

Dr. Andreas Hönnerscheid is the new Chairman of the Arrangement Committee of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC ARC)

Dr. Hönnerscheid assumes the chairmanship of ILAC ARC – a significant step in turbulent times for international accreditation

Dr. Andreas Hönnerscheid, Head of Quality Management at Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), is the new Chairman of the Arrangement Committee of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC ARC).

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