laadunvarmistusilmoitus

Laadunvarmistusilmoitus is a Finnish term referring to a formal declaration that a product, service, or process meets defined quality requirements and that appropriate quality assurance measures are in place. It is commonly used in Finnish business practices and in public procurement to provide assurance to customers or contracting authorities about the supplier’s ability to deliver consistent quality.

A laadunvarmistusilmoitus typically includes information about the supplier, the item or service covered, applicable quality standards or specifications, and the quality assurance measures implemented. It may reference specific standards (for example, ISO 9001 or other industry-specific requirements), testing and inspection plans, acceptance criteria, traceability and documentation practices, handling of non-conformities, and maintenance of records. The document may also specify the validity period of the assurance and any limitations or conditions of use.

The notice is often requested in tenders and contracts, particularly for items where quality and reliability are critical. It can accompany shipments or be submitted as part of bid documentation, serving as a substitute or complement to formal certificates. The concept emphasizes ongoing quality management as opposed to a one-time product test.

Relationship to broader quality management concepts is close to quality assurance planning and standard-based compliance. While it may align with recognized frameworks such as ISO 9001, a laadunvarmistusilmoitus itself is a declared statement by the supplier rather than a guaranteed certification issued by a third party. See also quality assurance, ISO 9001, procurement, and supplier documentation.