controleeis

Controleeis, literally “control requirement” in Dutch, refers to a specification or condition that must be fulfilled for a product, process, or service to be considered compliant or acceptable. It functions as a verifiable criterion used during design, production, testing, or procurement to secure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Controleeisen are typically defined in contracts, standards, or internal quality manuals and are traced through planning, execution, and documentation.

Common domains include functional controleeisen (does the product perform as intended?), performance controleeisen (speed, capacity, efficiency), safety controleeisen (risk reduction, fail-safety), reliability and maintainability controleeisen, and documentation controleeisen (records, certificates). In procurement and contracting, suppliers must meet the controleeisen set out in a specification, with acceptance tests or inspections used to verify compliance. In regulatory contexts, controleeisen mirror legal or standard requirements and guide audits and certifications.

Verification methods include testing, inspection, demonstration, simulation, and third-party certification. Evidence is typically captured in test reports, inspection notes, and conformity certificates, enabling traceability and auditability. The concept is closely related to acceptance criteria, verification and validation, and quality management systems such as ISO 9001. Effective controleeisen are clear, measurable, and controllable, and they are maintained and updated through change management.