Validation and Verification
Accreditation is based on both international and national regulatory frameworks. The central standard is ISO/IEC 17029 for validation and verification. For verifications related to environmental programmes, such as greenhouse gas verification, ISO 14065 also applies. The requirements additionally include Swedac’s regulations and general guidelines on accreditation (STAFS 2020:1).
Swedac accredits verification bodies within the following areas:
- EU ETS – verification of greenhouse gas emissions
- CBAM – verification of emissions from imported goods
- Verification of sustainability information in accordance with SIS/TS 3:2025
To ensure quality and trust, requirements are set for areas such as procedures, processes, information management and impartiality. Swedac may also participate in validation or verification activities and review documentation from previous assignments.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding validation and verification bodies, please contact:
Elin Lagnemo, Lead Assessor, Industrial Unit
Mailadress: elin.lagnemo@swedac.se
Requirements and guidance documents
Validation and verification
General documents for the conformity assessment activity
Requirements to be fulfilled for accreditation to be granted
SS-EN ISO/IEC 17029:2019 | Conformity assessment — General principles and requirements for validation and verification bodies
STAFS 2020:1 | Swedac’s Regulations and General Guidelines on Accreditation
Guidance and recommendations for fulfilling accreditation requirements
SWEDAC DOC 20:1 | Swedac’s policy for reference to accreditation