Dekra SE is an independent expert organization providing testing, inspection, and certification services across more than 60 countries. Founded in Berlin in 1925 as the German Motor Vehicle Inspection Association, the company has evolved from its origins in automotive inspection to operate a diversified portfolio spanning product testing, industrial inspections, cybersecurity, medical device testing, and renewable energy solutions. With nearly 49,000 experts on staff, Dekra positions itself as the world's largest independent, non-listed organization in its field.
The company operates across six continents, serving clients in automotive, industrial, medical, and energy sectors. Its service areas span what it describes as "on the road, at work, and at home" - reflecting the breadth of its safety and compliance work. Technical expertise covers vehicle inspections, product certification to applicable standards, facility and equipment assessments, cybersecurity risk evaluation, and organisational safety consulting.
Dekra's current focus areas include emerging technologies such as automated driving, artificial intelligence, hydrogen energy systems, and digital transformation. The organisation maintains independence as a non-listed entity, with particular emphasis on its role as a neutral, third-party expert provider of safety, security, and sustainability services across regulated and unregulated markets.