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Group photo of the German-Indian working group on quality infrastructure
Photo: Globalprojekt Qualitätsinfrastruktur (GPQI)
Press Release,
International cooperation

DAkkS attends the 10th annual meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure

Discussion between German and Indian quality infrastructure stakeholders on digitisation and artificial intelligence

In July 2025 in New Delhi, as part of the “Global Project Quality Infrastructure” (GPQI), an initiative of BMWE, DAkkS took part in the 10th annual meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure. The meeting marks a milestone in bilateral cooperation between Germany and India in the area of quality infrastructure.

Press Release,
Personnel

Dr. Stephan Finke elected Chairman of the German Conformity Assessment Council

Chief Executive Officer of DAkkS assumes leadership position at German Conformity Assessment Council (DIN KonRat)

On 23 July 2025, Dr. Stephan Finke, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), was elected Chairman of the newly constituted DIN KonRat. He takes up the office with immediate effect.

Photo: Adobe Stock / marqs
Press Release,
International

Code of Conduct for GLOBAC – Proposed amendments submitted

DAkkS submits concrete proposals to ILAC and IAF for the revision of the GLOBAC Code of Conduct

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has drawn up specific amendment proposals and submitted them to ILAC and IAF. The aim is to remove existing legal obstacles from GLOBAC's Code of Conduct.

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Press Release,
Efficient accreditation process

Digital instead of by hand: digital seals make certificates and notices tamper-proof

Greater security and efficiency for certificates and notices

Starting on 15 July 2025, digital seals are replacing handwritten signatures on certificates and notices issued by Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS).

Photo: Adobe Stock / ra2 studio
Press Release,
International

New web seminar series on DAkkS accreditation for organisations outside Germany and the European Union

Understanding the fundamentals for obtaining DAkkS accreditation

DAkkS is now offering online events in English specifically for international conformity assessment bodies that would like to find out more about the requirements and opportunities associated with DAkkS accreditation. The first event is a free web seminar entitled ‘Ready for DAkkS accreditation – Understanding the fundamentals for organisations outside Germany’, taking place on 17 July and 30 October 2025.

Businessman using laptop with spam virus on warning caution for notification on internet security protect
Photo: Adobe Stock / Pakin
Press Release,
International

Warning: Fake clone IAF CertSearch website published

DAkkS recommends the use of the digital accreditation symbol to protect against forgery

DAkkS warns of a scam involving a fake version of the IAF CertSearch database.

Photo: Adobe Stock / marqs
Press Release,
International

German Accreditation Advisory Board: No accession for Germany to GLOBAC

No recommendation to join the international accreditation organization GLOBAC due to legal and practical risks

At its meeting on 25 February 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board recommended to the Federal Government that Germany, specifically the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS), should currently not join the new accreditation organization GLOBAC.

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Technical Information,
Testing laboratories

Flexible scopes: certificate annexes simplified and test method lists standardised

Pilot project for accredited testing laboratories – new format for certificate annexes is equivalent

DAkkS is simplifying the presentation of the flexible scopes of accreditation shown in certificate annexes held by accredited testing laboratories, and standardising the lists of test methods. This measure is part of the change in category designations for flexible scopes, where the new “A, B, C” categories are intended to provide greater clarity. DAkkS technical unit 3.3 initiated the measure with a pilot project.

Photo: Adobe Stock / Westend61/Dieter Schewig
Technical Information,
Accreditation of flexible scopes

Flexible scopes: adjustments for medical laboratories start in February

Changes to category designations for certificate annexes held by accredited medical laboratories in accordance with DIN EN ISO 15189

In August last year, DAkkS first introduced the new “A, B and C” categories for the flexible scopes of accreditation. Starting in February, these categories are now also being introduced for medical laboratories. The new category designations replace the previous “III, I and II” categories. They show more clearly than before that the categories build on each other. The goal is to avoid misinterpretation.

Press Release,
International

Gabriel Zrenner elected to the Executive Board of EA

Head of Departement at DAkkS joins the Executive Board of EA

Gabriel Zrenner, Head of Department at Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), has been elected to the Executive Board of the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA). His term of office started on 1 January 2025.

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