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Press Release,
Despite pandemic-related restrictions

Quality assurance in the healthcare system

Despite the difficult circumstances of the pandemic, DAkkS confirmed the comprehensive accreditation of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) with its handover of the accreditation certificates in mid-May 2021.

Offshore wind farm with bright yellow tag signal colour
Foto: DAkkS/ von Lilienfeld-Toal
Technical Information,
Identification of offshore installations

In July 2021, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) and WSV, the German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration, signed a new administrative agreement to continue their cooperation.

Press Release,
European legal framework

No impact on accreditation

On 16 July 2021, Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 “setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products” will be amended.

Press Release,
Type-approval of motor vehicles

Joint agreement

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) and the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) have extended their cooperation on the type approval of motor vehicles. In a joint agreement, the two stakeholders have made further arrangements on how the assessment, designation and monitoring of so-called technical services in vehicle approval procedures is carried out on the basis of DAkkS accreditation.

Press Release,
World Accreditation Day

Contribution of accreditation to sustainable development

June 9 is World Accreditation Day. This year’s day of action will focus on the contribution of accreditation to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.

Technical Information,
Date of application of EU regulations

No action on the part of accredited bodies required.

Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council on medical devices is effective from 26 May 2021. Together with Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council on in vitro diagnostic medical devices, with its date of application following on 26 May 2022, it has implications for accreditation in the area of medical devices. In future, the requirements for accreditations in this area will essentially result from the respective underlying standards without additional sectoral requirements.

Event,
Global Project Quality Infrastructure

Digital event with a focus on accreditation and conformity assessment

The third workshop in a five-part series of events takes place on 4 June 2021, organised by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and the Mexican Secretariat of Economy (SE). With its participation in the form of a presentation and panel discussion at the event, DAkkS is supporting the exchange of experience and perspectives between stakeholders in the German and Mexican quality infrastructure system. The goal is to develop a common understanding of the QI system in both countries.

Technical Information,
Judgment of the European Court of Justice

DAkkS Chief Executive Officer Stephan Finke: “Good news for the European accreditation system”

The ECJ has provided legal clarity for the activities of accreditation bodies from so-called third countries in European countries. With its ruling of 6 May 2021, the ECJ classifies this accreditation activity as unlawful and prohibits it in Europe as a matter of principle.

Technical Information,
EA-2/17 implementation

DAkkS examines need for conversion

Following the revision of the document EA-2/17 of the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) has withdrawn Rule 71 SD 0 022. The German translation of the EA document, which defines requirements for accreditation for notification purposes, replaces the previous rule.

Press Release,
Relaunch DAkkS-Website

New website of the German Accreditation Body is online

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) has completely revamped its website at www.dakks.de. With the relaunch, Germany’s national accreditation body is improving the ability of users of the website to find relevant information quickly and easily. In addition to a modern, graphic web design and a broadening of the range of information on offer, the development work also focused on optimising the site’s structure and navigation.

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