Have your technical documentation checked for completeness, clarity and compliance with standards.
Have your technical documentation checked for completeness, clarity and compliance with standards.
Review and optimise technical documentation
Technical documentation must not only be complete and comprehensible, but must also comply with current legal and regulatory requirements. Even minor errors or omissions can lead to enquiries, liability risks or problems during audits and market surveillance.
With our document review service, we systematically analyse your existing documentation and identify areas for improvement. You will receive an independent assessment of your technical documentation, along with specific recommendations for improving its content, structure and compliance.
What is checked during a document check?
We review technical documentation against the following criteria, amongst others:
- Completeness of content
- Clarity and user-friendliness
- Consistent terminology
- Structure and navigation
- Safety and warning notices
- Standards and legal requirements
- Ease of translation for international markets
- Consistency of text, illustrations and document structure
This ensures you receive documentation that meets both regulatory requirements and the expectations of your users.
KERN Document Check: Your benefits
Why a professional document check is worthwhile
Defects, inconsistencies or missing information are identified before they lead to costly problems.
The documentation is checked against relevant requirements and current standards.
Well-structured and clear documentation makes it easier to use your products and reduces the need for support.
Consistent content promotes efficient processes and better collaboration between departments.
Professional documentation highlights the quality of your products and your company.
Our approach
This is how a document check works
We review the existing documentation and define the project requirements
Our experts check the content, structure, clarity and compliance.
You will receive a clear overview of all issues and areas for improvement.
If you wish, we can provide direct support with revising and optimising your documentation.
Once the updates have been implemented, you will have access to documentation of a higher quality that is fit for the future.
Which businesses would benefit from a document check?
A document review is particularly useful for:
- Mechanical and plant engineering
- Medical technology
- Electrical engineering
- Software companies
- The automotive sector
- Manufacturers of consumer and capital goods
Regular reviews of documentation are particularly recommended in the case of new products, international markets or regulatory changes.
Frequently asked questions about the document review of technical documentation
Why is a document check a good idea?
A document check helps to identify errors, omissions and inconsistencies at an early stage. This enables companies to improve the quality of their technical documentation, reduce liability risks and comply with relevant legal requirements.
What is reviewed during a document check?
The documentation is checked for, amongst other things, completeness, clarity, safety information, compliance with standards, terminology, structure, layout and consistency.
What sort of documents is a document check suitable for?
A document check can be carried out on operating instructions, user manuals, assembly instructions, maintenance manuals, service documents, safety documentation and other technical documents.
How can I tell if my documentation complies with the standards?
Compliance with standards and legal requirements can be assessed through a technical audit. Experts review the relevant specifications and identify any areas where adjustments may be needed.
When should technical documentation be reviewed?
It is advisable to carry out a review in the event of product changes, new legal requirements, prior to market launches, or if existing documentation has not been updated for several years.
Can a document check help with CE marking?
Yes. Comprehensive technical documentation that complies with the relevant standards is an essential part of many CE procedures. A document review helps to identify any potential gaps at an early stage.
What are the benefits of clear documentation?
Well-structured and clear documentation reduces user errors, takes the strain off customer support and improves the user experience in the long term.
Can existing documentation be optimised straight away?
Yes. In addition to reviewing your technical documentation, we can also assist, on request, with revising, updating and structurally optimising it.