Accreditation has many benefits for the quality infrastructure – in Germany and worldwide. This has benefits for stakeholders in very different areas. Learn more here.
Benefits for accredited bodies What are the benefits of accreditation for conformity assessment bodies?
For accredited bodies, accreditation by DAkkS has many benefits, serving for example as confirmation of their competence and establishing confidence in their activities. Internationally recognised accreditation also ensures that conformity assessments are accepted worldwide.
Benefits for business and industry Some of the benefits of accreditation
For representatives of business and industry, state accreditation provides important guidance for the selection of service providers. It also improves the quality and safety of products, services and processes and facilitates access to export markets.
Benefits for consumers Some of the benefits of accreditation
Accreditation reduces consumer risks, makes everyday life in many areas safer and therefore bolsters consumer protection. Accreditation also increases the compatibility and availability of products. This pays off: in terms of manufacturing costs and hence also prices for consumers.
Benefits for policymakers and regulators What are the benefits of accreditation for the public sector?
Accreditation avoids duplication of structures and unnecessary multiple monitoring in the public sector and offers a powerful and flexible alternative to regulatory surveillance. It also forms a bridge between the requirements of the market and the demands of policymakers, administration and society.
