What does accreditation according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 mean?

DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 is the internationally recognized standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Accreditation in accordance with this standard confirms that the laboratory is technically competent, delivers valid and comprehensible results and operates an effective quality management system.

This accreditation is awarded by the national accreditation body (in Germany: DAkkS) and is regularly verified by audits.