kontrolliste

Kontrolliste is a term used in several European languages to denote a compiled list of checks or controls intended to verify that a process, product, or decision complies with defined requirements. In German, Dutch, Norwegian and Danish usage, kontrolliste or similar variants refer to a structured collection of items that must be reviewed. The English equivalents are control list or checklist. The concept is generic and applied across many sectors.

A kontrolliste typically includes individual items, a brief description, criteria for verification, method of assessment, the person or role responsible, evidence required, and a status or due date. It functions as a planning and documentation tool to promote consistency, completeness, and traceability. Digital kontrollistes may be maintained in spreadsheets or specialized software and can be linked to workflows, audit trails, and dashboards.

Usage contexts include quality management and manufacturing, safety and compliance audits, regulatory reporting, risk assessment, and procurement. In export controls, a control list specifies items subject to licensing; in food safety, a control list enumerates critical control points and monitoring requirements; in IT or project management, it serves as a checklist to verify that all necessary steps are completed.

Best practices emphasize regular review and updates, alignment with standards, clear ownership, and version control. While often used interchangeably with "checklist," a kontrolliste emphasizes verifications of controls and compliance within a process.