EN 10204 Type 3.2 Certification & Inspection

Independent Inspection of Metallic Materials

EN 10204 Type 3.2 sets out the rules for Type 3.2 inspection documents used for metal products. This type of inspection ensures that the checks and tests required by the relevant product standard, purchase order, or contract have been carried out.The Type 3.2 inspection certificate is checked and approved by both the manufacturer’s authorized inspection representative and an independent inspection representative, following the guidelines in EN 10204.

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About the Standard

What is EN 10204 Type 3.2 Inspection?

EN 10204 is a standard that outlines the different types of inspection documents used for metallic products.  A Type 3.2 certificate is a type of inspection document that confirms the results of tests and inspections based on the relevant product specifications.This certificate is checked and approved by both the manufacturer’s authorized inspector and an independent inspector, as required by EN 10204.

Type 3.2 is used when independent verification of metallic materials is needed according to the product standard, contract terms, or legal requirements.
It includes checks on material identification, mechanical test results, chemical composition, inspection records, and traceability.

This type of certificate is commonly used in industries like pressure equipment, oil and gas, power generation, shipbuilding, structural steel, and heavy engineering, where it’s necessary to confirm that the materials meet the required standards.

Why It Matters

Third-Party Verification

Provides independent verification of material inspection and test results by an authorized inspection representative.

Contractual Compliance

Meets contractual and purchaser requirements where EN 10204 Type 3.2 inspection certificates are specified.

Material Traceability

Verifies the identification and traceability of materials throughout the manufacturing and inspection process.

Confidence in Material Quality

Provides independent validation of material conformity with the applicable product specification.

Acceptance for Critical Applications

Widely specified for pressure equipment, oil and gas, power generation, structural steel and other critical engineering applications. 

Key Requirements of EN 10204 Type 3.2

EN 10204 Type 3.2 sets out the rules for having an independent check of the inspection papers for metal items, based on the relevant product standard, any agreement terms, or the order details.

Independent Inspection

Both the manufacturer’s authorized inspection representative and an independent inspection representative check and confirm the inspection documents.

Material Identification

Verification of material grade, product identification and applicable specifications.

Inspection and Testing

Verification of mechanical, chemical and other applicable test results.

Material Traceability

Verification of material traceability from production to final inspection.

Inspection Documentation

Preparation and validation of the EN 10204 Type 3.2 inspection certificate.

Applicable Standards

Verification against the applicable product standard, contractual requirements or purchase order.

Inspection Records

Maintenance of inspection records and related documentation.

Final Validation

Independent validation of the inspection document in accordance with EN 10204 Type 3.2.

 

Certification & Inspection Process

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Initial Inquiry

Submit your certification request by providing adequate data, including application form.

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Release of commercial offer

Our experts will review your requirements and, if required, visit the facility before releasing the commercial offer.

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Order Confirmation

Subject to receipt of PO and commercials.

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Registration

 Internal process and audit confirmation.

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Stage -1 Audit and Final certification audit

Subject to successful audit on each stage.

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Report preparation, submission, review, approval and release of certification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an EN 10204 Type 3.2 certificate?

An EN 10204 Type 3.2 certificate is an inspection document for metallic products that confirms compliance with the requirements of the purchase order and includes results from specific inspection. It is validated by the manufacturer’s authorized inspection representative and either the purchaser’s authorized inspection representative or an inspector designated by official regulations.

EN 10204 Type 3.2 certification provides documented verification that the supplied metallic products comply with the specified order requirements. It includes specific inspection results and involves verification by both the manufacturer’s independent inspection representative and an authorized purchaser’s representative or designated regulatory inspector.

Both Type 3.1 and Type 3.2 certificates contain results from specific inspection. The main difference is validation: a Type 3.1 certificate is validated by the manufacturer’s authorized inspection representative who is independent of the manufacturing department, while Type 3.2 additionally requires validation by the purchaser’s authorized inspection representative or an inspector designated by official regulations.

 

A Type 3.2 certificate is validated by the manufacturer’s authorized inspection representative, who must be independent of the manufacturing department, together with either the purchaser’s authorized inspection representative or an inspector designated by applicable official regulations.

An EN 10204 Type 3.2 certificate generally includes a statement of compliance with the purchase order, identification of the supplied products, and relevant results from specific inspection and testing. The document must be validated by the responsible inspection representatives.

A Type 3.2 certificate is typically requested when a purchaser or applicable regulatory requirement requires additional independent verification of specific inspection results. It is particularly relevant where material quality, compliance, and traceability are important contractual or regulatory requirements.

EN 10204 Type 3.2 requires validation by the purchaser’s authorized inspection representative or an inspector designated by official regulations, in addition to the manufacturer’s authorized inspection representative. Therefore, an independent inspection party is involved in the Type 3.2 validation process.

Specific inspection refers to inspection and testing carried out on the products being supplied, or on an applicable test unit defined by the product specification, official regulations, applicable technical rules, or the purchase order. The resulting test data forms part of the inspection documentation.

Material traceability establishes the connection between the supplied products and their inspection documentation. EN 10204 allows relevant test results from primary or incoming products to be transferred when appropriate traceability procedures are maintained and supporting inspection documents are available.

To obtain an EN 10204 Type 3.2 inspection certificate, the applicable inspection and testing requirements should be established in the purchase order or relevant product specification. The required specific inspections are then performed, reviewed by the manufacturer’s authorized inspection representative, and validated by the purchaser’s authorized inspection representative or an applicable designated inspector.

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