Godkjent

Godkjent is a Norwegian adjective meaning approved, authorized, or validated. It is the past participle of the verb godkjenne and is used to describe a person, document, product, plan, or action that has received formal approval from an authority, a standards body, or a regulatory process.

In everyday and official contexts, the label indicates compliance with specified requirements. Examples include a godkjent søknad (an approved application), a godkjent bygning (an approved building), or godkjent programvare (certified software). The approval may be contingent on meeting standards or conditions, and is often noted alongside the approving body and reference to applicable regulations or standards.

In regulatory and business contexts, godkjenning signals a verified status guaranteeing safety, legality, or quality. It can apply to products, services, procedures, or credentials, and such status can be subject to renewal, inspection, or periodic re-evaluation.

Etymology and related terms: godkjent derives from godkjenne, with related terms including godkjenning (approval), tillatelse (permission), autorisasjon (authorization), sertifisert (certified), and standarder (standards). The concept is widely used across sectors such as administration, construction, manufacturing, and software to indicate that a specified criterion has been met.