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SWETIC, the trade association for companies within inspection, testing and certification, has decided to enter into a long-term collaboration with the Swedish Association of Technology Companies. As of 1 January 2026, SWETIC will become a trade association within the Swedish Association of Technology Companies, which means that the organization will have access to a broad network, strategic support and administrative services tailored to the needs of the industry. The background to the decision is that the Swedish Association of Technology Companies […]

TK System Certification within Swetic brings together experts from the industry to follow, interpret and influence the development of management system standards. The committee works to increase knowledge, monitor trends and contribute to certification in Sweden being carried out in a quality-assured, transparent and relevant manner. We asked a few questions to Cecilia Fransson, convener of the Technical Committee System Certification. What […]

June 9th is World Accreditation Day, a global initiative established by the International Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum Inc (IAF) to promote the value of accreditation as a prerequisite for feeling safe and secure in society. This year’s theme is about how accreditation can empower small and medium-sized enterprises […]

TK Sustainability is a technical committee within Swetic that collects sustainability issues from member companies and works to strengthen the industry's sustainability perspective. Herman Fahlström, convener, talks about the committee's purpose, current issues and how Swetic members can contribute to upcoming EU regulations on sustainability, such as the EU's Omnibus proposal which aims to simplify sustainability reporting and strengthen the competitiveness of companies […]

As a trade association for companies in testing, inspection and certification (TIC), Swetic welcomes the government's initiative with Food Strategy 2.0. We view positively the strategy's ambition to increase Swedish food production and strengthen competitiveness throughout the food chain. To achieve these goals, we want to emphasize the importance of robust and equivalent control systems. Effective and uniform food control is fundamental for […]

Technological developments are moving forward rapidly, and although the accreditation and third-party auditing industry is not at the forefront of digitalization, change is on the horizon. – We are positive about using new technology, with care and caution. The pace at which AI and machine learning are affecting us is slower for our industry than […]

– Discover the opportunities in the TIC industry (Testing, Inspection and Certification) Swetic is launching a career page to highlight the importance of the industry and the career opportunities available in the hope that more people will open their eyes to the TIC industry. The initiative aims to attract new talent, strengthen the industry's position and secure future skills supply. The TIC industry, which stands for Testing, Inspection and Certification […]

Every day, decisions are made that affect people's safety. The basis for making these decisions is accreditation of the company in which independent experts ensure that products and services meet the required quality requirements. Everything from amusement park rides, food, batteries to medical equipment is tested, certified and inspected with the aim of ensuring safety in society as far as the regulations allow. […]

The government has appointed a special investigation committee with the aim of increasing the safety of fairground facilities. The task of reviewing measures for strengthened supervision of fairgrounds is to be reported no later than 7 April and the final report is to be submitted on 7 October 2025. In response to this, SWETIC has developed recommendations that we believe can contribute to strengthening safety. […]

Since 2019, Isac Hallberg has worked as an inspection engineer, ensuring that pressurized devices meet the highest safety standards. With a background as an operations engineer from the Kalmar Maritime University and experience in the energy industry, Isac has developed a deep understanding of both operations and maintenance. Hi Isac, what is your background and education that has led to this […]

Patrik Nilsson is a technical expert in industrial lifting equipment and has worked as an inspector for over twenty years. The TIC industry offers a stimulating and meaningful career for those who have technical expertise, are sensitive to customer needs and have a good understanding of the regulations. Hi Patrik, what is your background and education that has led you to […]

Ambitious directives such as the EU's Green Deal and CSRD, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, are not enough on their own, but companies must also receive support for valuable insights into their sustainability measures and other related processes, writes Jörgen Backersgård, Chairman of Swetic in Certification & Quality Assurance together with Dagens Industri today. Swetic is the industry organization within testing, inspection, control, calibration […]