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Press Release,
War in Ukraine

Sanctions have an impact on the work of DAkkS and of accredited bodies

As a member of the European Union, Germany has responded to Russia’s attack on Ukraine with severe economic sanctions. These sanctions may also have an impact on accreditation and the work of accredited bodies. Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS) is carrying out a comprehensive review of the sanctions imposed and the impact on its own activities. In addition, DAkkS would also like to advise accredited conformity assessment bodies (CABs) of their responsibility to review the applicable sanctions.

Press Release,
DAkkS body of rules

New rule document sets out application of the standard DIN EN ISO/IEC 17011 in greater detail

After completion of the consultation process, the new rule “R-17011: Rule for application of DIN EN ISO/IEC 17011 for the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies” (R-17011) came into force today and was published on the DAkkS website. This step is an important contribution to the establishment of the new system for the DAkkS body of rules.

Technical Information,
Certification for products, processes and services

Requirements for the operation of “drones”

In mid-February 2022, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) became one of the first accreditation bodies in Europe to accredit a certification body for products, processes and services for certifications of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Technical Information,
Lists of documents to be submitted and annual statement

DAkkS adapts documents – annual statement required by 31 March 2022

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) has published the “Lists of documents to be submitted” and the “Annual statements” relevant for accredited bodies in revised form on its website. The documents were revised with due regard to the feedback provided by the relevant accredited bodies and interest groups. The documents are now available for download and use.

Press Release,
New company structure

Finke: Restructuring to create the conditions for continuing to achieve goals in the long term

On 1 February 2022, DAkkS starts with the gradual implementation of a new organisational structure. With the new organisational structure, DAkkS is creating the conditions required to ensure that it continues to offer a competent, professional and efficient service as a key component of the German quality infrastructure.

Technical Information,
Accreditation in accordance with DIN EN ISO 20387

Application and information

From January 2022, DAkkS will actively process accreditations for which an application has already been made in accordance with DIN EN ISO 20387. Biobanks that have already applied for accreditation will be contacted in this regard by their DAkkS case manager.

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Technical Information,
Greenhouse gas neutrality

The use of accredited services supports the global response to the threat of climate change

Combating climate change effectively is one of the most urgent global challenges of our time. Just a few weeks ago, the participants in this year’s climate summit in Glasgow agreed on intensified international efforts to combat climate change and confirmed the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. What role do accreditations and conformity assessments play in this context?

Press Release,
Coronavirus pandemic

Focus on adhering to the statutory mandate and protecting against infection

In the current situation with regard to the pandemic, DAkkS is continuing to provide on-site assessments, provided that all necessary precautionary measures can be observed and the framework conditions allow it to do so.

Press Release,
Technical cooperation

Project start in February 2022

In a project planned for two years, DAkkS together with other German and Swedish specialist institutions will support the expansion of Namibia’s opportunities to participate in the international trading system. In particular, the project will strengthen the ability of the Namibian Standards Institute (NSI) to act to promote the harmonisation of national standards with European and international standards.

Press Release,
International

DAkkS with leadership role

A kick-off meeting held in Yerevan in September saw the official launch of a Twinning project between the European Union and the National Accreditation Body of Armenia (ARMNAB). Over the next 18 months and under the leadership of the German accreditation body Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), ARMNAB will be modernised and reoriented on the basis of international standards and in accordance with the EU regulatory framework.

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