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DQS CFS GmbH Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltigkeit

Accredited by: DAkkS

DQS CFS GmbH is an accredited sustainability certification body recognized by DAkkS and Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH, operating under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013. It offers certification services across diverse industries, including food processing, agriculture, retail, and chemicals, ensuring compliance with standards such as DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN ISO 37001:2018, BRC Global Standards, and IFS Food. The certification is valid from 26.05.2025 and 12.08.2025, respectively, with detailed scopes outlined in sub-accreditation certificates. Current accreditation status can be verified through the DAkkS database and international agreements with ILAC and IAF.

https://www.dqs.de

August-Schanz-Straße 21, 60433 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Certification Scopes (7)

ISO 22000

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope outlines the certification scope of the German accreditation body DAkkS, focusing on conformity assessment activities according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 standards. The certification covers various industries such as food processing, catering, retail, transportation, packaging, and chemical materials. Specific standards like DIN EN ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme are referenced for food safety management systems. The certification also includes requirements for hygiene management in food packaging production according to DIN EN 15593:2008. The document specifies categories and clusters for different industry sectors, detailing the specific activities covered under each. The certification is valid from 26.05.2025 and must be viewed alongside the official certificate for accurate information. This scope also provides abbreviations for organizations and standards referenced in the certification scope.

Manufacture of food products
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ISO 22301

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

Accredited certification activities for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) according to DIN EN ISO 22301:2020-06 (Security and resilience).

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ISO 9001

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope outlines certification scope by the German accreditation body DAkkS, referencing DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 standards. The certification is held by DQS CFS GmbH for sustainability-related conformity assessment activities. It complies with ISO 9001:2015 for quality management systems. The certification covers industries such as agriculture, food, paper, chemicals, retail, IT, and social services. The certification is valid from 26.05.2025 and must be accompanied by the official certificate. Additional legal and normative requirements may apply. The current accreditation status can be verified on the DAkkS website.

Crop and animal production
hunting and related service activities
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ISO 37001

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope pertains to the German accreditation body DAkkS and its certification scope under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015. The certification is held by DQS CFS GmbH for sustainability activities in Frankfurt. The certification covers conformity assessment activities as per the mentioned standard, along with potential legal and normative requirements. It also aligns with the principles of DIN EN ISO 9001. Additionally, the certification includes compliance with DIN ISO 37001:2018 for anti-corruption management systems. The certification is valid from 23.09.2024 and should be verified in the DAkkS accredited database. The abbreviations used in This scope are explained on the last page.

Human health activities
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ISO/IEC 17021-1

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope outlines the certification scope of the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) for DQS CFS GmbH, a sustainability certification body. The certification is in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and allows for conformity assessment activities listed in the document. Additional legal and normative requirements, including sector-specific programs, are also met. The certification is valid from 26.05.2025 and complies with the principles of DIN EN ISO 9001. The certification scope is detailed in specific sub-accreditation certificates (D-ZM-18402-01-01 to D-ZM-18402-01-04). The certification document is only valid when accompanied by the accreditation certificate and reflects the status at the issuance date. Current accreditation status can be verified on the DAkkS database website.

Human health activities
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ISO/IEC 17065

Certification Body for Products

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope is an attachment to a German accreditation certificate issued by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH. It is valid from August 12, 2025, and pertains to conformity assessment activities according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013. The certification holder, DQS CFS GmbH, is accredited for various industries such as food processing, packaging, consumer goods, and logistics. The certification also covers sectors like agriculture, slaughter, and retail within the meat supply chain. Standards referenced include BRC Global Standards, IFS Food, IFS Logistics, IFS Broker, IFS Wholesale/Cash&Carry, and IFS HPC. The document outlines the specific activities and sectors covered by the certification, as well as the relevant abbreviations for standards organizations.

Manufacture of food products
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ISO/IEC 17065

Certification Body for Products

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This accreditation certificate, issued by Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH, confirms that DQS CFS GmbH operates as a certification body for products, processes, and services, meeting the requirements of DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013 for specified conformity assessment activities. It includes legal and normative requirements, as well as sector-specific programs if confirmed in the attached annex. The accreditation, valid from 12.08.2025, complies with ISO 9001 principles and was granted following an accreditation process based on ISO/IEC 17011. The certificate is only valid with the accompanying decision document. Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH is the national accreditation body of Germany, recognized internationally through agreements with ILAC and IAF. The current membership status can be verified on the respective websites.

Construction of residential and non-residential buildings
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