WHAT IS THE DKD
According to the Units and Time Act, the PTB has to ensure the uniformity of metrology.
This includes in particular the dissemination of the units in the sense of metrological traceability. In the dissemination of the units, PTB avails itself of the services of accredited calibration laboratories.
To promote the uniformity in metrology and with the aim to offer complementary technical assistance, a panel was founded at PTB on 3 May 2011, in which PTB and accredited calibration laboratories work closely togehter. The panel's objective is to develop metrological foundations for calibrations.
This panel is called "German Calibration Service (DKD)" and is under the direction of the PTB.
The DKD is no longer an accreditation body.
Since 1 January 2010, the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) is responsible for accreditations.