As an Accredited organisation we have integrity, are independent and unbiased
AFRY offers accredited services in mechanical testing, non-destructive testing as well as welder testing. These services can be found at AFRY Test and Qualification Center in Borlänge.
Within AFRY Sweden AB, we have the business area AFRY Test and Qualification Center, an accredited organisation that unbiased and independently conducts services in both testing and certifying, related to certain regulations and standards.
Within the testing activities at Test Center, both accredited and non-accredited testing is conducted. Regardless of which, the services are conducted independently and unbiased, in line with the requirements of ISO 17025 and internal policies.
The certification activities at Qualification Center make independent and unbiased decisions regarding the certification of welders and follow the requirements of ISO 17024 and internal policies. You can read more about the procedure at https://afry.weldward.com.
The dependencies and un-bias of the organisation are risk evaluated and are followed up regularly. The certification activities are also evaluated regularly by the governing body with external members in the majority.
Accredited by SWEDAC
Test Centre’s operations (AFRY Sweden AB) act impartially and support you with testing services across a wide range of areas. A link to our accredited services is provided below. More information about our other testing and verification services can be found under “Learn more about Test Center.”
See link to PDF 001 – AFRY’s accredited testing services within the following areas and standards.
Accreditation for Personnel Certification
AFRY are accredited in relevant non-destructive and destructive testing methods necessary for certification of welders in accordance with the standards mentioned under the tab AFRY Qualification Center.
Accredited by SWEDAC
AFRY Sweden AB is accredited by SWEDAC for personnel certification in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024, inspection of welding procedures in accordance with SS‑EN ISO/IEC 17020, and SWEDAC’s regulations.
We also act as a third‑party body for the approval of personnel for permanent joints and for the approval of procedures for permanent joints in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED).
Our decisions shall be unbiased, independent and correct, and we shall work so you may have a pleasant meeting without favouring one side or the other, or any particular enterprise.
WeldWard for questions, complaints and appeals
The cases and appeals of certification decisions are handled by WeldWard. WeldWard is our independent platform with a routine and definite process
There you can make appeals and leave thoughts, complaints and improvement suggestions to AFRY Qualification Centers operation.
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