rättmärkta

Rättmärkta is a Swedish adjective used to describe something that has been marked or labeled correctly according to relevant rules or standards. It is not a formal term in a specific law, but rather a descriptive label common in everyday language, business communication, and administrative contexts. The form is the past participle of the verb märka combined with the prefix rätt, emphasizing correctness or conformity.

Etymology: the word derives from rätt (correct/right) and märka (to mark, label). The participle rättmärkta agrees with the noun in gender and number, for example rättmärkta varor or rättmärkta dokument.

Usage and context: rättmärkta is used with goods, documents, or information to indicate compliance with labeling, documentation, or claim substantiation. It can describe labeling that includes required information such as origin, ingredients, expiry dates, and handling instructions, or marketing claims that are supported by evidence. The term often appears in descriptions, audits, quality-control reports, and discussions on consumer protection and regulatory compliance.

Examples: Företaget kontrollerade att alla produkter var rättmärkta innan de skickades ut. Enligt tillsynens krav var de nya förpackningarna rättmärkta. Köparen efterfrågade rättmärkta uppgifter om allergener.

See also: relaterade begrepp inkluderar märkning, etikettering, rättsliga krav, konsumentskydd och förpackningskrav.