The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) is driving the transition to a digital quality infrastructure in drinking water hygiene by supporting the new XWasser data standard and the SHAPTH exchange platform. For laboratories and LIMS providers, this lays the groundwork for the fully digital, seamless, and legally compliant transmission of test reports in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.
Key points for the laboratory sector:
- Standard-compliant interoperability: XWasser harmonizes heterogeneous data structures and enables standardized data exchange between laboratories, water utilities, and government agencies.
- Legal certainty: The standard supports advanced electronic signatures and the DAkkS digital accreditation symbol to guarantee the authenticity and integrity of the data.
- Future-proof processes: As part of the QI-Digital initiative, the SHAPTH project demonstrates how accredited testing procedures can be integrated into automated digital workflows.
The technical support provided by DAkkS ensures that modern reporting requirements are met, thereby minimizing the implementation risk for laboratories when upgrading their LIMS interfaces.
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German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) (04/2026)