Accreditations
DQS CFS is committed to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and competence. In order to make sure that our audits and assessments continue to enjoy the widest possible recognition in the market, we regard the national accreditation bodies as important partners.
DQS CFS GmbH is accredited by DAkkS to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021 for the certification of management systems and to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065 for the certification of products, processes and services.
In addition, by way of its international accredited offices, the DQS group can also offer certification by various national accreditation bodies in different countries, amongst them DAkkS, UKAS, ANAB, VDA QMC and UNIFE.
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Memberships & Partnerships
Sedex SSF
DQS CFS is a member of the Sedex Associate Auditor Group
Sedex SSF
The Sedex Stakeholder Forum brings together leaders from across the ethical trade and responsible sourcing industry to discuss the challenges they face and solve those problems collaboratively.
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AA1000 Assurance
DQS CFS is a licensed Assurance Provider according to AA1000
AA1000 Asssurance
AA1000 is one of the most common framework for third-party assurance on sustainability reporting
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GRI Gold Community
DQS CFS is a member of the GRI Gold Community
GRI Gold Community
GOLD Community members are GRI’s core supporters. We are at the heart of the community shaping the future of sustainability and reporting.
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GRI Data Partner
DQS CFS is the official GRI Data Partner for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
GRI Data Partner
The Sustainability Disclosure Database, managed by GRI and its local data partners, is the largest database for sustainability reports in the world.
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GRI Training Partner
DQS CFS is the official GRI Training Partner for Germany
GRI Training Partner
The GRI certified training courses aim to help organizations with the preparation of their reports, as well as to optimize the quality of current reporting practices.
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UN Global Compact
DQS CFS is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact
UN Global Compact
The Global Compact is a voluntary initiative to promote sustainable development and good corporate citizenship.
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APSCA
DQS joined APSCA in September 2016 to contribute to the professionalism of social auditing
APSCA
The Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) aims to ensure the professionalism, credibility and consistency of social auditing.
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FSSC 22000 Training Partner
DQS CFS is a licensed Training Partner for the FSSC 22000 scheme
FSSC 22000 Training Partner
The FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification provides a framework for effectively managing your organization's food safety responsibilities.
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IQNet
DQS is a founding member of the IQNet Association.
IQNet
DQS is a charter and full member of the international certification network IQNet Association which was founded in 1990. The main objective of the currently approx. 40-member global network is the mutual recognition of certificates issued by the member companies.
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