1. Introduction
Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) serves as Denmark’s national accreditation body under ISO/IEC 17011:2017 compliance, operating under the Danish Safety Technology Authority. Established as a non-profit foundation, DANAK maintains full signatory status across EA MLA, GLAC MRA, and IAF-AB MLA – positioning Denmark among Europe’s accreditation elite alongside Czechia’s CAI.
Core Mandate: DANAK accredits conformity assessment bodies ensuring Danish exports meet EU/global standards. With comprehensive coverage across calibration, testing (ISO 17025), medical labs (ISO 15189), inspection (ISO 17020), management systems (ISO 17021-1), product certification (ISO 17065), persons (ISO 17024), proficiency testing (ISO 17043), reference materials (ISO 17034), biobanking (ISO 20387), and validation/verification (ISO 17029), DANAK facilitates seamless EU Single Market access.
Nordic Leadership: Denmark’s DANAK exemplifies mature accreditation infrastructure with rigorous peer evaluations, DAkkS-style technical depth in calibration/metrology, and Nordic welfare-state impartiality. Full multilateral agreements enable global acceptance without re-testing – critical for Denmark’s export-driven economy (medical devices, renewables, shipping).
Strategic Positioning:
text✅ EA MLA Full Signatory: EU market access guarantee
✅ GLAC MRA Full Signatory: Global lab recognition
✅ IAF-AB MLA Full Signatory: Certification worldwide
✅ No observer phases: Direct full status (Nordic benchmark)
✅ Peer evaluator role: Assesses other European ABs
Business Applications: Supplier qualification, EU Notified Body designation, ESG verification, technical due diligence for Danish market entry.
2. References of Denmark
- Danish embassy in Tallinn, Estonia. “Danish – Estonian Defence Cooperation”. Archived from the original on 29 April 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
- ^ Danish embassy in Riga, Latvia. “Danish – Latvian Defence Cooperation”. Archived from the original on 29 April 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
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- ^ Phillips, R. Cody. Bosnia-Hertsegovinia: The U.S. Army’s Role in Peace Enforcement Operations 1995–2004. Washington, D.C.: United States Army Center of Military History. CMH Pub 70-97-1. Archived from the original on 9 December 2013.
- ^ “Danmarks Radio – Danmark mister flest soldater i Afghanistan”. Dr.dk. 15 February 2009.
- ^ Jump up to:a b Government of the United States. “US Department of State: Kingdom of Denmark”. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ “Maastricht-traktaten & Edinburgh-afgørelsen 18. maj 1993” (in Danish). Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
- ^ “Denmark and the Treaty of Lisbon”. Folketinget. Archived from the original on 23 July 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
- ^ “No Danish vote on Lisbon Treaty”. BBC News. BBC. 11 December 2007.
- ^ Michael Bregnsbo, “The motives behind the foreign political decisions of Frederick VI during the Napoleonic Wars.” Scandinavian Journal of History 39.3 (2014): 335–352.
- ^ Ole Feldbæk, “Denmark in the Napoleonic Wars: A Foreign Policy Survey.” Scandinavian Journal of History 26.2 (2001): 89–101.
- ^ Karen Gram-Skjoldager, “Denmark during the First World War: Neutral policy, economy and culture.” Journal of Modern European History 17.2 (2019): 234–250.#Accreditation in India , #Accreditation in Mumbai
3. List of International Observer Member Country Name of Denmark
No observer status – direct full signatory across all schemes:danak
| Association | DANAK Status | Signatory Since | Observer Countries (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAF-AB | Full MLA | Pre-2018 | None (direct MLA) |
| GLAC | Full MRA | Pre-2018 | None (direct MRA) |
| EA | Full MLA | Founding member | Observers: New EEA applicants |
| TRIAC | None | N/A | N/A |
Peer Evaluation Record:
text• Regular EA MAC evaluations (2023 confirmed full status)
• GLAC/IAF-AB peer reviews passed
• No transitional limitations
Leadership Role: DANAK conducts peer evaluations for other EA members.
4. List of International Association Members Country of Denmark
Full Global Membership:danak
| Organization | Type | Scopes | Established |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA | Regional MLA | All schemes | Founding |
| GLAC | Global MRA | Calibration/Testing/Medical/PT/Reference | Pre-2018 |
| IAF-AB | Global MLA | Management/Product/Personnel/V&V | Pre-2018 |
GLAC MRA Coverage:
text• Testing (17025)
• Calibration (17025)
• Medical (15189)
• Proficiency Testing (17043)
• Reference Materials (17034)
IAF-AB MLA Coverage:
text• Management Systems (17021-1)
• Products (17065)
• Persons (17024)
• Validation/Verification (17029)
5. List of International Regional Members Country of Denmark
European Focus:european-accreditation
| Regional Group | Status | Key Scopes |
|---|---|---|
| EA | Full MLA Signatory | Calibration, Testing, Medical, Inspection, Certification, V&V |
EA MLA Scope Matrix:
textLevel 2: Calibration (17025)
Level 3: Testing (17025), Medical (15189)
Level 4: Inspection (17020), Management Cert (17021)
Level 5: Product Cert (17065), Persons (17024)
No TRIAC/others – EU-centric excellence.
6. Accreditation Body ISO 17011 of Denmark
DANAK operations conform to DS/EN ISO/IEC 17011:2017.ansi
Compliance Framework:
text• EA peer-evaluated (2023 MAC decision: Full compliance)
• AB1 General Regulation governs operations
• Independent multi-stakeholder governance
• Annual surveillance by EA
Governance:
textBoard: Government/industry balance
Technical Committees: Scheme-specific
Complaints: Public register
7. Inspection Body ISO 17020 of Denmark
AB17/AB19 Regulations:danak+1
Inspection Categories:
text• Gas return systems (9005)
• Amusements/rides
• Air pollution (51)
• NDT inspection (30)
• Product conformity
Combined Scopes: ISO 17020 + 17025 (AB19) for integrated testing/inspection.scribd
Ex: Force Technology (9005, 30, 51).forcetechnology
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8. Certification Body ISO 17021 of Denmark
Management Systems per DS/EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:danak
text• Quality (9001)Deming Certification Services:
• Environment (14001)
• Energy (50001)
• Medical Devices (13485)
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Scheme Requirements: AB21 specifies IAF-AB MLA schemes.danak
9. Product Certification Body ISO 17065 of Denmark
DS/EN ISO/IEC 17065 for products/processes/services.danak+1
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10. Accreditation Laboratory ISO 17025 / ISO 15189 of Denmark
Primary Scope:danak
| Discipline | Standard | Additional |
|---|---|---|
| Testing/Calibration | ISO 17025 | EA/GLAC MLA |
| Medical Labs | ISO 15189 | Clinical diagnostics |
Specialized:
text• Reference Materials (17034)
• Proficiency Testing (17043)
• Biobanking (20387)
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11. Rating Agencies ISO 14064 / ISO 17021 of Denmark
DANAK Framework: No direct “rating agencies”; ISO 17029:2019 validation/verification bodies reference ISO 14064 series for GHG assertions.danak
Primary Standards
textAccreditation Basis:
• DS/EN ISO/IEC 17029:2019 (Validation/Verification Bodies) [AB 09]
• DS/EN ISO 14065:2021 (Environmental Information V&V)
• DS/EN ISO 14064-3:2019 (GHG Validation Teams)
• DS/EN ISO 14064-1:2019 (Organizational Inventories)
• DS/EN ISO 14064-2:2019 (Project GHG)
• DS/EN ISO 14066:2023 (Team Competence)
IAF-AB Mandatory Docs:
- international body MD 6:2023: ISO 14065:2020 Application
- international body MD 4:2023: Remote ICT Auditingdanak
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DANAK Regulations
| Regulation | Scope | Details |
|---|---|---|
| AB 09 | V&V General | ISO 17029 accreditation rules danak |
| AB 01 | General Ops | ISO 17011 compliance |
| AB 20 | Flexible Scope | Combined certification/V&V |
| AB 21 | Scheme Evaluation | GHG programme assessment |
Accredited GHG Verifiers (Examples)
| Body | Accreditation No. | Scopes | Verification Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau Veritas Certification DK | DANAK Accredited | ISO 14064-1/2/3 | Baze A/S (2022), Topsil, Orkuveitan orkuveitan.overcastcdn+2 |
| Baltic Control Certification | 7512 | ISO 17029 + 14064-1 | GHG emission reports bccertification |
Process Requirements
text1. Planning: Boundary/period agreement
2. Document Review: GHG methods, factors
3. Sampling: Scope 1/2/3 tracing
4. Site Audit: Evidence verification
5. Report: Limited/reasonable assurance
ISO 17021 Relation: Covers EMS ISO 14001 certification (not GHG rating); ISO 17029 handles GHG-specific V&V.danak
Market Applications:
text✅ EU ETS emissions verification
✅ Corporate GHG Protocol reporting
✅ CSRD sustainability disclosures
✅ Carbon Border Adjustment (CBAM)
✅ Voluntary Scope 3 verification
12. GHG Verification / Validator
DANAK accredits GHG verification/validation under ISO/IEC 17029:2019 referencing ISO 14064 series.danak
Accredited Bodies Table
| Body | DANAK No. | Scopes | Key Clients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau Veritas DK | Accredited | ISO 14064-1/2/3, ETS | Baze A/S (2022), Topsil baze+1 |
| Baltic Control Cert | 7512 | ISO 17029 + 14064-1 | Corporate GHG reports bccertification |
Key Standards & Regulations
| Standard | Role | DANAK Reg |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 17029 | V&V Bodies | AB 09 danak |
| ISO 14064-3 | GHG Teams | EU ETS/EMAS |
| ISO 14065 | Environmental V&V | IAF-AB MD 6 |
| ISO 14066 | Competence | Team leaders |
Verification Process (AB 09)
text1. Planning: GHG boundary/method agreement
2. Evidence Review: Scope 1/2/3 data
3. Site Audit: Materiality sampling
4. Assurance: Limited/Reasonable level
5. Statement: DANAK mark + EA MLA
13. Privilege Membership
Full MLA privileges – no special tier:danak
text• Global acceptance (GLAC/IAF-AB)
• EU market access (EA MLA)
• Peer evaluator status
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