Kontrollkataloger

Kontrollkataloger, or control catalogs, are structured collections of controls used to verify that products, processes, or systems meet specified requirements and standards. The term is used in quality management, safety engineering, and regulatory compliance in Nordic and European contexts.

Purpose and use: They guide planning, execution, and documentation of checks and tests; support risk assessment, traceability, and repeatability; and provide a basis for audits and regulatory reporting.

Structure: Each entry typically includes an identifier, a short description, risk or impact category, domain (design, process, software, safety), verification method (inspection, test, measurement, demonstration), acceptance criteria, frequency, required evidence, responsible party, and references to applicable standards.

Lifecycle and management: Kontrollkataloger are developed from requirements and risk analyses, derived from standards, and maintained in a controlled document system. They are updated during design reviews, after requirement changes, or following non-conformances. They enable full traceability from requirement through verification to evidence.

Applications: Common in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and software validation. They are often used as components of a control plan, a test catalog, or a validation matrix.

Challenges and best practices: Keeping entries current, avoiding duplication, ensuring consistency across products, and enabling digital tooling and data exchange. Good practices include clear ownership, version control, linkage to standards, and automation of evidence collection.