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Here you will find all the latest information from DAkkS. From press releases and division updates to official communications – these page keep you up to date at all times. Use the filter to find specific information from different sectors.
Commitment to greater information security in GermanyDAkkS is a participant in the “Alliance for Cyber Security”
Commitment to greater information security in GermanyDAkkS is a participant in the “Alliance for Cyber Security”
The goal of the “Alliance for Cyber Security” (ACS), a cooperative platform of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), is to strengthen Germany’s resilience as a business location against cyber attacks. With immediate effect, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) is now part of this strategic alliance.
International cooperationDigital accreditation symbol as a component of trustworthy international chains of evidence
International cooperationDigital accreditation symbol as a component of trustworthy international chains of evidence
Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) is currently actively working to raise awareness of the digital accreditation symbol among international partners, with a view to paving the way for worldwide use of the digital accreditation symbol.
Digital quality infrastructureDigital accreditation symbol and digital calibration certificate: DAkkS and PTB prepare introduction
Digital quality infrastructureDigital accreditation symbol and digital calibration certificate: DAkkS and PTB prepare introduction
Fast, straightforward and useful – that is the verdict of pilot phase clients on their use of the digital accreditation symbol of Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS). From 30 March 2024, accredited bodies can apply for the digital accreditation symbol.
Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) has become one of the first national bodies in Europe to accredit a biobank in accordance with the DIN EN ISO 20387 standard.
Closing event in YerevanTwinning project with Armenia successfully completed
Closing event in YerevanTwinning project with Armenia successfully completed
After a period of 22 months, the Twinning project between the European Union (EU) and the National Accreditation Body of Armenia (ARMNAB) has been successfully completed. Under the leadership of the German accreditation body Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), ARMNAB was prepared for the EA recognition process on the basis of international standards and in accordance with the EU regulatory framework.
Closing event in TbilisiTwinning project with Georgia successfully completed
Closing event in TbilisiTwinning project with Georgia successfully completed
After a period of 39 months, the Twinning project to “Strengthen the accreditation system in Georgia with a focus on European technical regulation” has been successfully completed. As part of a German-Italian consortium, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) was responsible for project management.
Digital quality infrastructureDAkkS and PTB start test phase for digitisation project
Digital quality infrastructureDAkkS and PTB start test phase for digitisation project
Germany’s national accreditation body DAkkS and the National Metrology Institute of Germany (PTB) have given the go-ahead for the pilot phase of the digital calibration certificate with a digital accreditation symbol.
DAkkS body of rulesNew rule document for testing laboratories published
DAkkS body of rulesNew rule document for testing laboratories published
Nach Abschluss des Konsultationsverfahrens hat die DAkkS die neue „Regel zur Anwendung der DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 zur Akkreditierung von Prüflaboratorien“ (R-17025-PL) veröffentlicht und in Kraft gesetzt.
New committee structureDAkkS establishes new Expert Council
New committee structureDAkkS establishes new Expert Council
With the newly established Expert Council, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) is moving away from the former fixed structures in a more flexible and future-oriented way of working.
Digital quality infrastructureCalibration certificates and national emblems: the digital future
Digital quality infrastructureCalibration certificates and national emblems: the digital future
The National Metrology Institute of Germany (PTB) and Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) have now begun a close collaboration on the practical introduction of such machine-readable calibration certificates (DCCs) with a digital national emblem.
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