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World Accreditation Day 2025

Jun 05, 2025

World Accreditation Day 2025

DEKRA joins ILAC and IAF in celebrating the role of accreditation in supporting SMEs worldwide.

On June 9, 2025, DEKRA proudly joins the global accreditation community to celebrate World Accreditation Day (WAD)—an annual initiative established by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). Together, we shine a spotlight on the essential role of accreditation in building trust, enabling trade, and empowering businesses across all sectors and geographies.
This year’s theme emphasizes the vital role of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in driving innovation, generating employment, and strengthening local economies—and how accredited conformity assessment can be a powerful enabler for their success.
At DEKRA, we understand the unique challenges that SMEs face: limited resources, increased competition, and barriers to international markets. Through our globally recognized, accredited services, we help SMEs demonstrate compliance with international standards, strengthen their reputation, and unlock new business opportunities.
Why accreditation matters for SMEs:
  • It provides independent assurance that products, services, and systems meet recognized standards.
  • It builds trust with customers, regulators, and investors by proving a commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability.
  • It enhances operational efficiency and helps identify areas for continuous improvement.
  • It increases eligibility for funding, tenders, and government support.
  • It facilitates international market access by ensuring global recognition through the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA)—removing the need for duplicate testing, inspections, or certifications.
As one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) organizations, DEKRA is committed to supporting SMEs in meeting today’s expectations and tomorrow’s challenges. Our accredited services offer peace of mind and open doors to new markets—backed by the integrity and expertise that define the DEKRA brand.
Let’s celebrate World Accreditation Day 2025 by recognizing the power of accreditation to create opportunities, reduce risk, and build a more sustainable, inclusive global economy.
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