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Welcome to the First Welding Certification Pvt Ltd (PRVÁ ZVÁRAČSKÁ, a.s.) FAQ page.Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about CE Marking, EN 1090, ISO 3834, EN 15085, PED 2014/68/EU, SPVD 2014/29/EU, WPS, WPQR, welding qualifications, inspections, documentation, and certification services.

Whether you are a manufacturer, exporter, fabricator, or quality manager, these answers will help you understand the requirements for compliance in Europe.
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EN 15085 Certification

What is EN 15085 and why is it important for railway welding?

EN 15085 is a set of rules from Europe that deals with welding rules for train parts and other related things. It looks at things, like how good the welding’s if the people doing the welding are skilled enough how the production is controlled what papers are needed and what certificates must be given. 

The main EN 15085 certification requirement can include welding coordination. The main EN 15085 certification requirements also require welding personnel. The main EN 15085 certification requirements mandate the WPS and WPQR. The main EN 15085 certification requirements call for controlled welding processes. It demand material traceability,inspection and testing that cover equipment control and quality documentation.

The EN 15085 certification process normally includes application, review of the manufacturer’s scope, commercial offer, registration, assessment or audit review of findings and certification when all required conditions are met. 

The appropriate EN 15085 CL1, CL2 and CL3 levels depend on the welded products, their importance and the classification requirements that apply. CL1, CL2 and CL3 should therefore be chosen based on the requirements not simply because one level is always higher or better.

The documents needed can include the EN 15085 certification scope, welding coordination records, WPS and WPQR qualifications for welders and welding operators material traceability records, records of inspection and testing calibration records and other quality documentation that applies.

EN 15085-2:2020+A2:2025 is the present edition of Part 2 dealing with classification levels, manufacturing activities and conformity demonstration requirements. The current edition has replaced EN 15085-2:2020+A1:2023, hence it is important for rail welders to look at their documents against the current edition.

Yes EN 15085 certification requires Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR). These documents are essential to prove that welding procedures have been tested and approved under controlled conditions. The WPS details the parameters for a welding process while the WPQR confirms that the procedure meets the required mechanical and metallurgical properties. The requirements apply across all certification levels. Depend on the welding scope. Manufacturers must maintain a documented system for WPS and WPQR development, review and approval.

You can verify an EN 15085 certified manufacturer through the EN 15085 online register. This register contains certification data from recognized certification bodies. The information includes the manufacturer’s name, scope of certification, CP and CT classes and validity period. The register is maintained by the European Certification Body, for Railway Vehicles (ECWRV) and JoinCert. It provides a source to confirm whether a company holds valid EN 15085 certification. Always check the register to ensure that the manufacturers certification is current and matches the scope.

An audit for EN 15085 certification may assess coordination of welding performed by the manufacturer, welder qualification, WPS/ WPQR, welding process, traceability of materials, equipment, inspection and testing, NDT, and production and quality documentation. Such audits will depend on the manufacturer’s scope of certification, welding activities, and classification requirements.

CP and CT classes under EN 15085 are determined based on the welding and inspection requirements to the railway product or component. These classes reflect the required performance level for welding and the corresponding inspection intensity. The classification depends on the product type, service conditions and risk level. The CP class defines the welding performance level while the CT class specifies the inspection class. Both are linked to the certification level. Must be assessed within the EN 15085 framework. The manufacturer must ensure that the welding process and inspection plan match the required CP and CT classes.

EN ISO 3834 Certification

What is EN ISO 3834 certification. Why is it important for welding manufacturers?

EN ISO 3834 certification shows that a company has set up and managed the quality rules for joining metals using welding. It includes things like how welding’s done the people who do it how it is organized the materials used, checking, testing and keeping records. The right level of quality depends on what’s being made what kind of welding is needed and other technical rules.

The ISO 3834 quality level depends on what is being made what kind of welding is needed, the standards that apply any agreements and the level of quality that is needed. ISO 3834-2 covers quality rules. ISO 3834-3 covers quality rules. ISO 3834-4 covers quality rules. ISO 3834-1 gives the way to choose the level. 

The current ISO 3834 system is mainly based on the 2021 versions of Parts 1–5. ISO 3834-6:2024 gives help for using the series. ISO 3834-1:2021 also started a check in July 2026. Companies need to check the status of the part that applies when looking at their certification needs.

The EN ISO 3834 certification process usually starts by setting the area of certification. Then the welding quality rules are checked. Next the needed information is sent. After that the welding quality system is checked. Any issues are fixed. Finally the decision to give the certification is made. The exact steps depend on the area and the rules that apply.

Documents required for EN ISO 3834 audit checklist depend on the quality level, product and welding activities that are covered. They can include WPS records, WPQR records, welder qualifications, welding coordination records, material and consumable documentation, inspection and testing records, equipment records, traceability records and quality documentation.

WPS and applicable welding procedure qualification records are parts of showing controlled welding under EN ISO 3834. A WPS defines how production welding is to be performed while the qualification evidence shows that the welding procedure has been qualified within the range.

Welding coordination requirements under EN ISO 3834 involves assigning responsibilities and ensuring that welding activities are managed by personnel with the competence required for the manufacturers work. The applicable responsibilities depend on the welding activities, products and relevant requirements.

An EN ISO 3834 certification audit can examine welding requirements welding coordination, personnel competence, welder qualifications, WPS and WPQR, materials and traceability welding equipment, inspection and testing NDT, nonconformity control and quality records. The specific assessment depends on the quality requirements and certification scope.

ISO 3834 specifies quality requirements for fusion welding while EN 1090 addresses the execution of steel and aluminium structures and includes welding-related requirements. Depending on the EN 1090 requirements and execution arrangements ISO 3834 quality requirements can form an important part of the welding quality framework.

EN ISO 3834 is not a CE-marking standard for every welded product. Its relevance depends on the product standard, regulatory framework and conformity requirements to the product. For products covered by EN 1090 for example welding quality requirements can form part of the applicable conformity framework.

EN 1090 Certification

What is EN 1090 certification for steel and aluminium manufacturers?

EN 1090 certification shows that a manufacturer has the systems in place to make structural steel and aluminium parts. It includes things like controlling how products are made making sure welds are done properly checking that workers are good at their jobs tracking where materials come from and keeping records of all the work done. This is all done according to the rules set out in EN 1090.

To know about  EN 1090 certification process the manufacturer first needs to decide what work they are doing. Which level of execution class applies. Then they need to check how their production and quality systems are set up. The process can include checking Factory Production Control, welding plans, welder skills how materials are tracked and all the records from inspections and production. Once everything is checked and everything meets the rules the certification’s given.

The right EN 1090 execution class depends on what kind of building’s being made how bad it would be if it failed how complicated the work is and what the project says. EN 1090 has four classes: EXC1, EXC2, EXC3 and EXC4. Each has rules about how the work is done. The right class should be picked based on the project rules not just because it is the class.

EN 1090 certification documents can include the Factory Production Control papers, welding process plans, welder skills, welding coordination records, material papers how materials are tracked, inspection and testing records, equipment and calibration records production papers and any testing done. The exact papers needed depend on the type of work what is being made, the execution class and the rules that apply.

Yes. Factory Production Control (FPC) is a part of the EN 1090 process for companies that need it. FPC makes sure the way products are made and checked is written down. This includes checking materials, how things are made, welding, checking, testing, tracking and keeping records. The FPC system is checked as part of the process to make sure everything meets the rules.

EN 1090 and CE marking are connected for steel products that must meet the rules in Europe.. They are not the same thing. EN 1090 sets the rules for how steel and aluminium partsre made and checked. CE marking shows that the product meets the rules in Europe. The way to check if a product is good depends on what it’s what it is used for.

Welding requirements under EN 1090 can include approved welding methods, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) skilled welders, welding coordination and checking and testing that is done. The exact rules depend on the class, the materials the way the welding is done and the rules that are needed. Companies should keep all the welding papers as part of their system for making sure everything is done right.

EN 1090-1 and EN 1090-2 cover parts of making steel structures. EN 1090-1 is about checking that a company is doing the things to make sure their products are good. EN 1090-2 covers the work that is done like the materials, welding, making the parts, checking and how accurate everything is. Companies may need to follow both parts depending on what they’re making.

The cost of EN 1090 certification in India changes depending on how big the company’s what products they make which class they are in how they make things how many places they have, how much welding they do and what needs to be checked. So there is no one price that applies to all companies. Usually the cost is given after looking at all the details.

EN 1090-2:2018+A1:2024 is the updated version of EN 1090-2:2018. It has rules that companies need to follow. The update affects some of the rules for making steel structures. Companies should check the rules that apply to their materials how they make things, welding, checking and the work they do. Always check the version of the standard to make sure you are following the right rules.

EN 10025-1 Certification

What is EN 10025-1 certification?

EN 10025-1 certification shows that the hot‑rolled structural steel products that are covered by the EN 10025 series meet the required technical delivery standards. The evaluation can include product specifications, manufacturing controls, inspection and testing material identification, traceability and technical documentation depending on the chosen conformity‑assessment route.

EN 10025-1 applies to hot‑rolled flat and long structural steel products that belong to the EN 10025 series. The specific requirements vary according to the part for example EN 10025‑2 through EN 10025‑6. The standard itself does not list every steel grade; the relevant product part must also be examined.

EN 10025-1 Certification requirements depend on the product that is being certified the EN 10025 part, the intended use and the chosen conformity‑assessment route. The assessment can include product specifications, manufacturing controls, chemical composition, mechanical properties, inspection and testing product identification, material traceability and technical documentation.

EN 10025-1 and CE marking are connected in the European construction‑product conformity routes but they are not identical. Whether CE marking is required depends on the legislation that applies the harmonised specification, the product scope, the intended use and the conformity‑assessment requirements. Manufacturers should identify the regulatory route before claiming CE marking.

EN 10025-1 sets technical delivery conditions for the hot‑rolled structural steel products that are part of the EN 10025 series. EN 1090 focuses on the execution and conformity of steel and aluminium components. In language EN 10025 deals mainly with the steel product itself while EN 1090 deals with the manufactured structural component and how it is executed.

Depending on the certification that is chosen and the way the conformity assessment is carried out manufacturers may need product specifications details about the manufacturing process, procedures that ensure quality control, records of inspections and tests certificates that prove the quality of materials records that trace heat numbers and other technical documents. The exact  EN 10025-1 documents required depend on the scope of the certification and on the requirements that apply.

The EN 10025-1 certification process generally starts when the product scope and the EN 10025 requirements that apply are defined. Then an application is. The technical documents are reviewed. Next the manufacturing process and the quality‑control arrangements are assessed. If necessary inspections or tests are carried out. Finally a conformity assessment is performed. After the requirements have been successfully met the EN 10025-1 certification is issued.

EN 10025-1 provides general conditions for technical delivery and it works together with the specific parts of the EN 10025 series. The structural steel grades that are common include S235, S275 and S355. The exact requirements that apply depend on the EN 10025 part that is used the grade, the thickness and the delivery condition.

EN 10204 defines the types of inspection documents that can be supplied for metal products. EN 10025 defines the delivery conditions for structural steel products that are relevant. Depending on the purchase specification and the requirements that apply materials that are covered by EN 10025 may include inspection documents such as EN 10204 Type 3.1 or Type 3.2. The document that must be used is set out in the purchase or technical specification that applies.

As of 2026 EN 10025-1:2004 remains the edition listed by NEN. EN 10025-1 is the part of the series and works together with the product‑specific parts such as EN 10025-2 through EN 10025-6. Manufacturers must check the adoption regulatory rules and product‑specific standard before using a standard reference, for certification or market supply.

EN 10204 3.2 Certification

What is an EN 10204 Type 3.2 certificate?

An EN 10204 3.2 certification, also known as an EN 10204 Type 3.2 certificate is a paper that shows that metal parts meet the order rules and shows the results of checks and tests. The paper is signed by a person from the maker who’s not part of the production team and also signed by another approved inspector, such as the buyer’s representative or a government‑appointed inspector.

This paper is often needed when the order, product rules, contract or laws ask for checks, clear material identity, test results and a record of where the material came from.

Both EN 10204 Type 3.1 and Type 3.2 are papers that come after a check. The main difference is who signs them.

A Type 3.1 paper is signed by the maker’s approved inspector who’s not part of the factory team.

A Type 3.2 paper is signed by the maker’s inspector and by an approved inspector from the buyer or a government‑appointed inspector.

So the right kind of paper depends on the product rules the order, the contract, the project plan or the law.

An EN 10204 3.2 certification requirements are when the order, product rules, contract, law or the customer says that a Type 3.2 paper is required.

This paper is often used in projects where the exact material identity, the test results and extra inspection checking’re important such as in pressure vessels, power plants, oil and gas petrochemicals, building steel and other engineering works.

What the paper shows depends on the product rules and the order. The EN 10204 3.2 certification can have the maker name and product ID, the material grade the heat number, the size, the rules that apply the chemical test, the mechanical test, the heat‑treatment details the inspection results and the trace record.

The paper must match the material that was sent and the inspection rules that apply.

A EN 10204 3.2 inspection certification is signed by the maker’s approved inspector who’s not part of the factory team and also by the buyer’s approved inspector or a government‑appointed inspector.

The exact way the inspection is set up must follow the order the rules, the contract and the law.

EN 10204 3.2 Material traceability connects the supplied material with its identification and inspection records. A typical traceability chain can connect the purchase order, material grade, heat number, test results, product identification and inspection certificate.

The heat number and product identification should remain traceable through receiving, storage, processing, inspection and delivery.

The required EN 10204 Type 3.2 tests depend on the product standard, material specification, purchase order and contractual requirements.

Depending on the material and application inspection documentation may include chemical analysis, tensile testing, impact testing, hardness testing, dimensional checks, heat-treatment records and applicable non-destructive testing.

The exact testing scope should therefore be determined from the technical requirements rather than assuming that every Type 3.2 certificate contains the same tests.

EN 10204 Type 3.2 documentation can be relevant in industries where material quality, traceability and independent inspection’re contractually or technically important. Applications can include pressure equipment, oil and gas power generation, petrochemical equipment, structural fabrication, process equipment, engineering and industrial machinery.

Whether Type 3.2 is required depends on the product standard, purchase order, project specification, contract or regulatory requirements.

EEN 10204 3.2N 10204 3.2 Third-party inspection provides independent verification within the Type 3.2 inspection arrangement. The additional inspection representative validates the inspection documentation and results together with the manufacturers authorized inspection representative according to the applicable requirements.

The exact role of the inspector depends on the purchase order, contract, applicable product specification and regulatory requirements.

The process starts by establishing the Type 3.2 inspection scope from the purchase order, applicable product standard, contract or project specification.

The required material identification, inspection and testing records are then. The Type 3.2 inspection documentation is validated by the responsible inspection representatives according to the applicable requirements.

For manufacturers and buyers in India the required documentation and inspection scope should be established before the material is supplied so that traceability and inspection requirements can be incorporated into the procurement process.

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