godkända

Godkända is a Swedish term formed as the plural past participle of the verb godkänna, meaning approved or authorized. Used as an adjective, it describes something that has been reviewed by an authority and given official acceptance. The form godkända is used with plural nouns (for example, godkända produkter) and is one of the standard inflected forms of the participle; singular forms are godkänd (common gender) or godkänt (neuter).

In ordinary use, godkända items or entities have met established criteria or standards set by authorities or recognized bodies. This label appears in regulatory, commercial, or institutional contexts, and is often seen on products, suppliers, processes, documents, or facilities that have passed inspection, testing, or audit.

The status is typically obtained through assessment, testing, or inspection, followed by documentation and, in some cases, ongoing monitoring to maintain the status. Governing bodies may renew or revoke godkända status if standards are no longer met, which underscores that the label denotes compliance rather than a permanent guarantee.

Origins and related terms: The word derives from godkänna, roughly meaning to recognize as good or to approve. It is common in Swedish legal and administrative language, and appears alongside related terms such as certifierad (certified) and standarder (standards).

See also: godkänna, godkänd, certifiering, standarder.