DAkkS, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018
Accreditation
TecClean has been accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) since 2012. The accreditation confirms our technical competence, the standard-compliant performance of our tests and the regular monitoring of our quality management system.
- Certificate
- D-PL-11002-01-00
- Annex
- D-PL-11002-01-01
- Valid from
- 23 July 2024
- Issued
- 21 April 2026
Testing in the field of technical cleanliness.
According to the annex: “Determination of the technical cleanliness of components and fluid systems” (Bestimmung der Technischen Sauberkeit von Bauteilen und Fluidsystemen).
- Accredited since 2012
- Testing according to VDA 19.1 and ISO 16232 within the scope of the annex
- Quality management monitored by DAkkS
- Current status in the DAkkS database
Accredited, customer-specific, partner laboratory.
We only present as accredited what is stated in the annex.
| Service | Status | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 16232 (edition 2018-12) | accredited | according to annex D-PL-11002-01-01, excluding the methods of clauses 9.3 and 9.4 |
| VDA 19.1 (edition 2015-03) | accredited | extraction methods E.1 to E.4; analysis methods F.1 to F.3: filtration, gravimetry and microscopy with light microscope only |
| OEM, factory and customer test specifications | not automatically accredited | carried out according to the applicable test specification; whether a method is within the scope of accreditation is clarified before we confirm the order |
| Customer-specific methods or methods developed by TecClean | not automatically accredited | not automatically part of the scope of accreditation |
| Evaluation of submitted filters, membranes, stamps and tape-lifts | not automatically accredited | the extraction takes place at the customer and is not an accredited TecClean process |
| Bath samples and process media | not automatically accredited | analysis of the particulate load by agreement |
| SEM/EDX, FTIR | partner laboratory | coordinated through an accredited partner laboratory if required; not part of the TecClean accreditation |
FAQ
Questions about the accreditation
Since when has TecClean been accredited?
TecClean has been accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) since 2012. The current certificate D-PL-11002-01-00 with annex D-PL-11002-01-01 is valid from 23 July 2024.
What does the accreditation cover?
Determination of the technical cleanliness of components and fluid systems: ISO 16232:2018 excluding the methods of clauses 9.3 and 9.4, and VDA 19.1:2015 with E.1 to E.4 (extraction methods) and F.1 to F.3 (filtration, gravimetry, microscopy with light microscope only).
Is the accreditation recognised outside Germany?
According to the certificate, under Art. 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 it must be recognised as equivalent by the national authorities within the scope of this regulation. DAkkS is a member of the international mutual recognition arrangements.
Questions about the scope of accreditation?
Before we confirm your order, we tell you which parts of your test order are within the scope of accreditation.