Certifiera

Certifiera is a Swedish verb meaning to certify. It refers to the formal process by which an independent, competent body attests that a product, service, process, or person conforms to defined standards or requirements. The result of certifiering is typically a certificate or other official proof of conformity.

A typical certification process involves identifying applicable standards, an assessment carried out by an accredited certification body, possible testing or audits, and a decision to grant or deny certification. In many jurisdictions, certification bodies are accredited to international criteria such as ISO/IEC 17021, and activities may be overseen by national accreditation authorities. Ongoing surveillance and recertification are common to ensure continued compliance.

Certifiering is widely used across sectors. In manufacturing and services, it often applies to quality management (for example ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), and occupational health and safety (ISO 45001). Information security (ISO 27001) is another common target. Certification can be voluntary or required by customers, contracts, or regulators, depending on the context. In some regulatory frameworks, conformity assessment mechanisms differ; for instance, the European CE mark indicates conformity for certain products and may involve a notified body rather than a standalone certifier.

Notes on usage: certifiera is the action form of the concept, while a certificate represents the documentation of conformity. Certification aims to provide assurance to customers, regulators, and other stakeholders that the certified item meets specified criteria and can be trusted for its intended use.