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Certification – Paper and Archival Materials (SPCR 004)
Documents for archival preservation must meet the requirements in National Archives' regulations RA-FS 2006:4. This is achieved by using certified products according to RISE certification rules SPCR 004. Upon successful testing (e.g., ISO 11798, ISO 11108, ISO 9706), suppliers apply for certification at RISE, which issue those certificates.
Purpose
RISE is an accredited certification body. The simplest way for an authority to verify that the correct materials are used to achieve archival permanence is to choose certified products according to RISE certification rules SPCR 004. It is also the easiest way for a supplier to prove to the authority that the product meets the National Archives' requirements.
RISE conducts both testing and certification, including compliance with the National Archives' regulations (RA-FS 2006:4) for permanent papers and writing and printing equipment. Certified products may be marked with RISE certification symbol and "Svenskt Arkiv".
Method
The certification rules are specified in "SPCR 004". This publication can be downloaded to the right under "More information".
The following procedure is applied:
- Testing shall be performed in accordance with the relevant standard by RISE who is accredited according to ISO 17025.
- The manufacturer/supplier must have a system for quality control of the product.
- A manufacturer's declaration on conformity of materials sold on the Swedish market with the material tested above must be given by the manufacturer. Changes must be notified to the certifying body.
- RISE must perform a follow up testing each year.
Archival paper is evaluated according to ISO 11108 and permanent paper according to ISO 9706. Recording (writing, printing and copying) on paper is evaluated according to ISO 11798. The Swedish National Archives Regulations RA-FS 2006:4 refer to these.
Application forms can be downloaded to the right under “More information”.
Deliveries
The client obtains an international certificate, certified by RISE, for archival materials which shall be stored and preserved. Products certified for use in the preparation of documents to be kept for long periods of time are listed, follow the link in the right margin.
Types of products that can be certified;
- Papers
- Inks for Ink-Jet Printers (monochrome/colour)
- Copying Machines (monochrome/colour)
- Laser printers and multifunction equipment (monochrome/colour))
- Ink for pens
- Stamp pad inks
