Why is the DAkkS certificate not time-limited?

Unlike many other certificates, the DAkkS accreditation certificate does not have a fixed expiration date. The validity of the accreditation is linked to the continuous fulfillment of the requirements, which is ensured by regular surveillance and reaccreditation audits.

As long as a laboratory fulfills the requirements of the standard and successfully passes the audits, the accreditation remains valid. However, DAkkS can suspend or withdraw accreditation at any time if serious deviations are detected. Ongoing monitoring therefore replaces a static expiration date.

CleanControlling conducts surveillance audits every 18 months. The recertification audit takes place every five years. As long as there are no changes, the certificate is not renewed in the monitoring cycle and remains valid. A new certificate is issued at the latest at the time of recertification.

The DAkkS publishes a list of accredited testing laboratories on its website. The current accreditation status can be viewed on the DAkkS website via the following link.

Database of accredited bodies