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SWETIC Position Paper Summary SWETIC (Swedish Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification) welcomes the implementation of Directive (EU) 2024/825 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, ECGT). The Directive is an important step in strengthening consumer trust in environmental and sustainability claims and combating misleading marketing. For the Directive to have its intended effect, implementation needs to ensure that the actors who audit […]

SWETIC's response to the interim report on easing the requirements for sustainability reporting (SOU 2026:27) Summary SWETIC notes the proposals in the interim report on easing the requirements for sustainability reporting and the changes relating to the review of sustainability reports. In light of the investigation's continued mission, SWETIC would particularly like to emphasize the importance of considering the possibility of allowing independent reviewers in the continued work. The EU regulatory framework […]

On October 20, SWETIC invites you to an autumn meeting, followed by a celebration of the association's 30th anniversary. During the afternoon, we look back at the industry's development over the past 30 years and forward to the opportunities and challenges that will shape future trade, markets and societal functions. On stage, you will meet, among others: We […]

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 […]

Today is World Accreditation Day, a global initiative to highlight how accreditation creates security in our everyday lives. This year’s theme, ”Accreditation: Strengthening Tomorrow and Shaping the Future”, focuses on how accreditation impacts our society at a time when digitalization, new technologies and sustainability challenges continue to change our world. In more than 100 countries around the world, recognition is being given […]

Who are Swetic? Swetic is a trade association for companies active in testing, inspection, control, calibration and certification, which also includes inspections of rides and fairground equipment. What does Swetic do? Swetic works on behalf of our members to create the best possible conditions for member companies to carry out their tasks as independent accredited bodies. This means, among other things […]

You can read more information here: The board of Swetic has taken note of this information and has some comments. It is still unclear what increase will come in 2023, which is worrying if it will be a significant increase. It is unclear how large increases will come before the established level is reached and whether the increases will […]

June 9th is World Accreditation Day. A day that is celebrated around the world. This year's theme is sustainability in economic growth and the environment, with a focus on how accreditation supports several of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. World Accreditation Day is celebrated globally at the initiative of the […]

The background is the rapidly increasing number of electric cars on Swedish roads. The Swedish Traffic Analysis Agency recently published statistics showing that the number of rechargeable vehicles in traffic increased by 80 percent in 2020. An electric car must undergo a control inspection just like other vehicles – but despite the rapid increase in sales of rechargeable vehicles, there are still no special checkpoints […]

SCIP is a new database for consumers on hazardous chemicals in products. SCIP – stands for Substances of Concern In articles as such or in complex objects (Products). When goods become waste, the presence of hazardous substances can make the waste unsuitable for recycling. The EU has a goal of non-toxic material cycles. In order to promote a […]

SWETIC Vehicle Inspection Section has now released the Industry Report 2017. Download and read the full SWETIC Vehicle Inspection Section Industry Report 2017  

Paragraph 1a is added to Chapter 6, see here http://rkrattsdb.gov.se/SFSdoc/17/170840.PDF. This means that vehicles may have a control inspection outside their inspection period during the period 1 January – 19 May 2018. The Swedish Transport Agency will communicate the transitional rules this autumn and until then mention it on www.transportstyrelsen.se/fordonsbesiktning