EN 10204 Material Certificates Guide for Buyers
EN 10204 defines inspection document types for metallic products. European buyers commonly require Type 3.1 certificates stating results of specific inspection and test records.
Type 3.2 involves independent inspection by an authorised inspector — higher assurance for critical applications but higher cost and lead time.
When sourcing from India, specify certificate type in your RFQ and confirm which tests are included: chemical analysis, mechanical properties, NDT results.
Mismatch between certificate scope and incoming inspection requirements is a frequent source of disputes. Align expectations before first production batch.