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Press Release,
Corporate Announcement

Tim Fuchs takes over as Head of the Accreditation Service

Current Head of Service Unit AS 2 takes over as Head of the Accreditation Service department at DAkkS

Tim Fuchs will take over as head of the DAkkS Accreditation Service on 1 September 2026. He has been working at DAkkS since March 2023 and brings with him extensive experience in accreditation services as well as in-depth knowledge of the accreditation system.

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International

DAkkS applies for membership of Global ACI

DAkkS takes next step towards full membership of the new international accreditation organisation

Following a unanimous decision by the German Accreditation Advisory Board (AKB) on 20 August 2026, DAkkS has submitted an application for membership of Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI).

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Technical Information,
Accreditation of flexible scopes

Introduction of flexible scopes of accreditation for all accreditation activities: DAkkS publishes guidance on the transition to the new system

DAkkS sets out the practical application of the harmonised system and the procedure to be followed during the transition period

DAkkS is introducing a new, harmonised system by extending flexible scopes of accreditation to all accreditation activities. It is also publishing now additional guidance on using Flex Lists and converting existing flexible accreditation scopes.

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