Gæðastigi

Gæðastigi is a term used in Icelandic to denote the quality level of something. The word combines gæði (quality) and stig (level or stage). In practice, it refers to a defined degree of conformity to specified requirements.

Applications: In manufacturing and construction, gæðastigi classifies products or materials according to quality criteria such as safety, performance, durability, or finish. In services, it may describe service quality or adherence to processes. In data management, data sets or outputs may be described by their gæðastigi to indicate accuracy and completeness.

Determination: A gæðastigi is typically assigned through inspections, testing, audits, or compliance checks against standards or contracts. Organizations may use their own scales or adopt international references; the scale can be numeric (for example, levels 1–5) or categorical (high/medium/low).

Relation to standards: While the concept aligns with quality management principles found in standards such as ISO 9001, gæðastigi is not a specific global standard. It is a descriptive term used in Icelandic contexts to communicate quality expectations to stakeholders.

See also: quality control, quality assurance, quality management, data quality.