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Internal news Change in DAkkS Management
Internal news Change in DAkkS Management

The new Chief Executive Officer Dr. Torben Frank brings many years of experience in the field of accreditation and a thorough understanding of the structures of DAkkS. He succeeds Dr. Stephan Finke, who led DAkkS for almost ten years.

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International cooperation DAkkS strengthens German-Indonesian cooperation in quality infrastructure
International cooperation DAkkS strengthens German-Indonesian cooperation in quality infrastructure

As part of GPQI, an initiative of BMWE, DAkkS attended the 3rd Annual Meeting of the German-Indonesian Working Group on Quality Infrastructure and other associated events in Jakarta in May 2026.

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International Gabriel Zrenner re-elected to EA Executive Board for second term
International Gabriel Zrenner re-elected to EA Executive Board for second term

At the General Assembly of the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) in Luxembourg, Gabriel Zrenner, Head of Department at DAkkS, was re-elected to the EA Executive Board.

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International Cooperation Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in the international quality infrastructure: A global dialogue between Germany and Brazil
International Cooperation Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in the international quality infrastructure: A global dialogue between Germany and Brazil

As part of GPQI, an initiative of BMWE, DAkkS attended the 7th Annual Meeting of the German-Brazilian Working Group on Quality Infrastructure and other associated events in Hanover and Berlin in April 2026.

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Programme assessment New information sheet on process for programme assessment within accreditation procedures
Programme assessment New information sheet on process for programme assessment within accreditation procedures

DAkkS has published a new information sheet on the programme assessment procedure for conformity assessment schemes.

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International DAkkS delegation at Global ACI
International DAkkS delegation at Global ACI

The mid-term meeting of the new international organisation Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) took place in Prague from 20 to 26 April 2026. A delegation from DAkkS also attended the meetings as observers.

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International cooperation DAkkS and UKAS publish joint technical bulletin on the use of artificial intelligence (AI)
International cooperation DAkkS and UKAS publish joint technical bulletin on the use of artificial intelligence (AI)

DAkkS and UKAS have jointly published a Technical Bulletin on the use of Artificial Intelligence in accredited conformity assessment. It provides informative guidance on the information requirements that apply when introducing AI and makes recommendations on key aspects of dealing with AI systems.

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International cooperation DAkkS strengthens cooperation at the 5th Annual Meeting of the German-Mexican Working Group for Quality Infrastructure in Mexico
International cooperation DAkkS strengthens cooperation at the 5th Annual Meeting of the German-Mexican Working Group for Quality Infrastructure in Mexico

As part of the GPQI, DAkkS attended the 5th Annual Meeting of the German-Mexican Working Group on Quality Infrastructure in Mexico in January 2026. This trip provided valuable opportunities for intensive exchanges between German and Mexican stakeholders in the field of quality infrastructure.

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International DAkkS announces new online events in English for non-European conformity assessment bodies
International DAkkS announces new online events in English for non-European conformity assessment bodies

DAkkS is excited to announce a new series of English-language web seminars in 2026, aimed at expanding knowledge and understanding of accreditation requirements for organisations outside Europe.

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Quality infrastructure European accreditation as a growth driver: new study confirms positive impact on gross domestic product
Quality infrastructure European accreditation as a growth driver: new study confirms positive impact on gross domestic product

A new study on the economic impact of quality infrastructure (QI) highlights the central role of accreditation, standards and conformity assessment in economic growth in Europe. Accreditation in particular makes a decisive contribution to market transparency and promotes confidence in products and services.

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International cooperation Cross-border dialogue: Swiss Accreditation Service SAS visits DAkkS in Berlin
International cooperation Cross-border dialogue: Swiss Accreditation Service SAS visits DAkkS in Berlin

In recent days, DAkkS welcomed international visitors: six colleagues from the Swiss Accreditation Service SAS, including Head of SAS Dr. Anja Simma, visited the DAkkS headquarters in Berlin.

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Standardisation Upcoming publication of the revised accreditation standards DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065
Standardisation Upcoming publication of the revised accreditation standards DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065

The accreditation standards DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065 (with limited amendments) are currently being revised and are scheduled for publication later this year. DAkkS is currently requesting that applications for standard conversion be withheld.

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