The Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH is the national accreditation body of the Federal Republic of Germany, based in Berlin. As an independent organization, it assesses, confirms, and monitors the professional competence of laboratories, certification, and inspection bodies. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 765/2008 and the Accreditation Body Act (AkkStelleG), it acts in the public interest as the sole service provider for accreditation in Germany.