En 10204.pdf ((exclusive)) ★

1. Overview EN 10204 is a European standard that specifies the types of inspection documents suppliers must provide to purchasers for metallic products (e.g., plates, bars, tubes, forgings, castings). It defines who issues the document, what compliance is declared, and when third-party verification is required. Key principle: The standard does not specify acceptance criteria or test methods; it only defines the content and type of the inspection document. 2. Main Document Types EN 10204 defines four common types, from basic to full third-party inspection: