Drinking water analysis

The microbiological and chemical quality as well as radon in drinking water must be determined by analysis. These analyses shall be carried out by accredited laboratories according to standards
EN ISO/IEC 17025.

The National Food Agency in Sweden is the regulatory authority for drinking water control.
Hiring of accredited laboratories is recommended even for the control of drinking water quality in private wells.

Requirements and guidance documents:

Legislation or other regulations which requires accreditation in Sweden
SLVFS 2001:30 Annex 13b, Livsmedelsverkets föreskrifter om dricksvatten

Documents that contain accreditation requirements in Sweden
SLVFS 2001:30 Annex 2 och 4, Livsmedelsverkets föreskrifter om dricksvatten
LIVSFS 2003:45 Annex 1, 3, 4, Livsmedelsverkets föreskrifter om naturligt mineralvatten och källvatten
LIVSFS 2003:45 Annex 1, Livsmedelsverkets föreskrifter om naturligt mineralvatten och källvatten

Documents providing guidance for compliance with accreditation requirements
EA-4/09 G 2017, Accreditation for Sensory Testing Laboratories

Documents that specify acceptance criteria or specify requirements for assessed objects/systems/persons
SLVFS 2001:30 Annex 2 och 4, Livsmedelsverkets föreskrifter om dricksvatten