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DQS GmbH Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen

Accredited by: DAkkS

DQS GmbH, based in Frankfurt, is an accredited certification body under DAkkS, conducting conformity assessments in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013 standards. Their certification scope includes quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), occupational health and safety (ISO 45001), energy management (ISO 50001), and information security (ISO/IEC 27001). Additionally, DQS offers sector-specific certifications for industries such as automotive and energy, and supports labor promotion activities as outlined in the Third Book of the Social Code. The organization operates in multiple countries, including Germany, Brazil, and Japan, while adhering to various legal and normative requirements.

https://www.dqs.de

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

Certification Scopes (12)

ISO/IEC 17021-1

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope is an attachment to an accreditation certificate issued by the German Accreditation Body, valid from 25.11.2024. It is in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 standards. The certificate holder is DQS GmbH, a certification body based in Frankfurt. They meet the minimum requirements of the standard and any additional legal or normative requirements, including those in specific sectoral programs. The certificate authorizes them to conduct conformity assessment activities listed in the accompanying sub-accreditation certificates. The management system requirements outlined in DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1 align with the principles of DIN EN ISO 9001.

Education
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ISO 9001

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope outlines the certification scope of the German accreditation body DAkkS, focusing on industries and standards. It specifies that certifications are conducted according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. The certification activities cover various sectors such as agriculture, mining, food and beverage, textiles, chemicals, healthcare, and more. This scope also lists approved external offices in different countries for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. The abbreviations used include DIN (German Institute for Standardization), EN (European Norm), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), and ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

Human health activities
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ISO 50001

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope is an annex to a partial accreditation certificate issued according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, valid from 13.07.2023. It is part of the accreditation certificate D-ZM-16074-01-00 held by DQS GmbH. The certification body is authorized to conduct conformity assessment activities listed in the annex, meeting requirements of relevant standards and potentially additional legal and normative criteria. The certification body complies with the principles of DIN EN ISO 9001. The annex specifies certification activities related to energy management systems according to DIN EN ISO 50001:2018, categorized by technical areas such as light and medium-weight industry, heavy industry, building management, transportation, mining, agriculture, and energy. The certification is carried out by DQS branch in Germany.

Electricity
gas
steam and air conditioning supply
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ISO 45001

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope outlines the certification scope of the German accreditation body DAkkS, focusing on industries and standards. It specifies that certifications are conducted according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. The certification activities cover various sectors such as agriculture, mining, food and beverage, textiles, chemicals, healthcare, and more. This scope also lists approved external offices in different countries for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. The abbreviations used include DIN (German Institute for Standardization), EN (European Norm), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), and ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

Human health activities
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ISO/IEC 27001

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope is an annex to a partial accreditation certificate according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, valid from 06.06.2025. It is held by DQS GmbH for management system certification activities at various locations in Germany, Brazil, and Japan. The certification body complies with ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 requirements and may also meet additional legal and normative criteria. It specifies conformity assessment activities related to information security, cybersecurity, and data protection, including certifications for ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 20000-1 standards. The certification activities are conducted at specific locations (Frankfurt, Bad Vilbel, Sao Paulo, Tokyo) and align with relevant sectoral programs. This scope also references additional requirements for IT security catalog certifications for network and plant operators in the energy sector.

Computing infrastructure
data processing
hosting and other information service activities
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ISO 9001

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope outlines the requirements for management systems in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021, aligned with DIN EN ISO 9001 principles. It specifies certification activities of DQS GmbH in industries like supply chain, automotive (IATF 16949, VDA 6.x), and technical services for vehicle components. The certification scope covers quality management systems for various vehicle types under EU regulations. The certification is accredited by DAkkS and authorized by the Kraftfahrt Bundesamt for conducting certifications under EU regulations. This scope also provides abbreviations for organizations and standards referenced in the document.

Manufacture of motor vehicles
trailers and semi-trailers
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ISO/IEC 17021-1

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope is an annex to a partial accreditation certificate (D-ZM-16074-01-04) issued by the German Accreditation Body according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015. It is valid from 01.11.2022 and is held by DQS GmbH, a certification body based in Frankfurt. The certification body complies with the minimum requirements of the standard and any additional legal or normative requirements to conduct conformity assessment activities. The certification scope includes management system certifications in the areas of SCC-VAZ 2021 (Safety Certificate Contractors) and SCC-SCP (Safety Certificate Personnel Service Providers) until 30.04.2023, as per the SCC regulations. The abbreviations used in the document refer to organizations and standards such as DIN (German Institute for Standardization), EN (European Norm), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), VAZ (Association of Accredited Certification Bodies), SCC (Safety Certificate Contractors), and SCP (Safety Certificate Personnel Service Providers).

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
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ISO 9001

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope is an annex to a partial accreditation certificate issued to DQS GmbH for conducting conformity assessment activities according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015. The certification covers management systems for educational organizations (DIN ISO 21001:2021) and occupational safety management requirements set by the BGW (MAAS-BGW). The certification complies with relevant legal and normative standards, including sector-specific programs. The accreditation is valid from 18.07.2023 and is part of the accreditation certificate D-ZM-16074-01-00. The certification body must adhere to the principles of DIN EN ISO 9001 and meet the specified requirements in the relevant language. The certification scope and standards are detailed in the document, with references to the German Institute for Standardization (DIN), European Norm (EN), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Education
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ISO 14001

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope outlines the certification scope of the German accreditation body DAkkS, focusing on industries and standards. It specifies that certifications are conducted according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems, and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. The certification activities cover various sectors such as agriculture, mining, food and beverage, textiles, chemicals, healthcare, and more. This scope also lists approved external offices in different countries for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. The abbreviations used include DIN (German Institute for Standardization), EN (European Norm), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), and ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

Human health activities
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ISO/IEC 17021-1

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

Accredited certification body activities per DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 for management system certification in the aerospace, aviation and defence sector, including EN 9100, EN 9110 and EN 9120, conducted in accordance with DIN EN 9104-001.

Manufacture of other transport equipment
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ISO 9001

Certification Body for Management Systems

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope is an annex to a partial accreditation certificate (D-ZM-16074-01-08) according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, valid from 25.11.2024. It is part of the accreditation certificate held by DQS GmbH for conducting conformity assessment activities. The certification body complies with ISO standards and may meet additional legal and normative requirements, including those in specific sectoral programs. The certification requirements align with ISO 9001 principles. The document also lists Quality Management (QM) procedures recognized by the BAR (Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft für Rehabilitation) under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-3:2019, including various QM programs for rehabilitation facilities.

Education
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ISO/IEC 17065

Certification Body for Products

Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH

Germany

This scope is an annex to an accreditation certificate (D-ZE-16074-01-00) issued by the German Accreditation Body according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013 standards. It is valid from 10.09.2024 to 09.09.2029 and is held by DQS GmbH, a certification body for management systems. The certification covers conformity assessment activities specified in the annex. DQS GmbH complies with ISO 9001 principles and additional legal and normative requirements. The certification allows for accreditation in various fields related to labor promotion under the Third Book of the Social Code, including activation measures, vocational training, and inclusion of disabled individuals in the workforce. The certification is accredited for specific activities in six listed specialist areas (FB1-FB6).

Education
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