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Woodsafe Research & Development is now ISO certified

Written by Thomas Bengtsson | Apr 11, 2025 6:00:00 AM

The certifications cover the company’s entire R&D operations within fire-retardant treated wood and mark an important step in systematizing and future-proofing processes for quality, sustainability, and safety.

- Being certified according to these three management systems shows that our internal processes meet a high international standard. It’s proof of the work we do every day to ensure traceability, accountability, and continuous improvement. ISO certification is not a final goal – it’s a tool to become even better, says Patrik Svanerud, Quality Manager at Woodsafe Research & Development AB

The research and development operations also benefit from the systematic ISO framework. Woodsafe Research & Development AB, which conducts advanced testing, development, and verification of fire protection solutions, is included in the certified scope.

– For us in research, the ISO frameworks create a structure that enhances data quality, documentation, and traceability in our testing and development processes. It also provides our customers and partners with greater confidence that our results are reproducible and transparent, says Lazaros Tsantaridis, Head of Research at Woodsafe Research & Development AB.

The certifications were carried out by an accredited third-party organization, RISE, following a comprehensive review of Woodsafe’s methods and internal routines.

Facts – ISO Standards at Woodsafe Research & Development

  • SS-EN ISO 9001:2015 – a quality management system that ensures customer focus, process efficiency, and continuous improvements.
  • SS-EN ISO 14001:2015 – an environmental management system that promotes sustainable resource use and reduced environmental impact.
  • SS-EN ISO 45001:2023 – an occupational health and safety management system that supports safe, healthy, and preventive work environments.

For more information, contact:
Woodsafe Research & Development AB
Lazaros Tsantaridis, Head of Research
lazaros.tsantaridis@wrd.woodsafe.com

Woodsafe Timber Protection AB
Patrik Svanerud, Quality Manager
patrik.svanerud@woodsafe.com