Kvalitifikace

Kvalitifikace is a recently coined term used in Czech-language discussions of quality management to describe the systematic process of qualifying products, services, or processes based on defined quality criteria. The term blends kvalita (quality) with the suffix -ifikace, mirroring words such as certifikace and kvalifikace. It is not yet standardized in official dictionaries or widely adopted in formal standards, but it appears in industry and academic texts as a conceptual tool for quality assurance.

As a concept, kvalitifikace denotes creating verifiable qualifications or credentials that attest to a specified level of quality. It can apply to product qualification (proving that a product meets performance and safety criteria), supplier qualification (assessing and approving vendors by quality metrics), or process qualification (documenting that a manufacturing or service process consistently yields acceptable results).

Typical components include defining explicit quality criteria, selecting appropriate measurement methods, conducting testing and validation, performing audits, and maintaining documentation and traceability. The outcome is a qualification record or certificate indicating compliance with the defined criteria, along with any conditions for ongoing conformity and requalification intervals.

Kvalitifikace is related to, but distinct from, established terms such as certification, validation, and accreditation. It is not a formal replacement for official certifications; rather it can serve as a practical step within a quality management system to document and communicate quality levels. Its use varies by industry and organization, and ISO standards may inform its practice without recognizing it as a separate formal process. See also: quality management, certification, supplier qualification, ISO standards.