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EN ISO 15614-1 Update – What Manufacturers Should Know
August 2026 Edition
Stay informed with the latest developments in international welding standards and certification requirements. This month’s update focuses on the current status of EN ISO 15614-1, one of the most important standards governing welding procedure qualification for metallic materials.
Current Standard Status
EN ISO 15614-1 is one of the most widely used international standards for qualifying welding procedures for metallic materials. It establishes the requirements for qualifying a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) through a Welding Procedure Qualification Record (WPQR), ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance across welded products.
Current Applicable Standard
EN ISO 15614-1:2017 + A1:2019
An updated edition, ISO/DIS 15614-1:2025 (Edition 3), is currently under development and remains in the draft stage.
Important: Until the draft is officially published and adopted as an EN ISO standard, organizations should continue using EN ISO 15614-1:2017 + A1:2019 for all welding procedure qualification, contractual compliance, and certification activities.
Why This Matters
Manufacturers and fabrication companies should ensure that:
- Existing WPQRs remain valid under the current published edition.
- All new WPS and WPQR documentation references EN ISO 15614-1:2017 + A1:2019, unless customer contracts or regulatory requirements specify otherwise.
- Internal quality management systems and technical documentation are periodically reviewed to prepare for future revisions.
Recommended Actions
Manufacturers
- Verify current WPS and WPQR documentation.
- Continue referencing the existing published edition.
- Review future updates before implementing changes.
Quality Managers
- Monitor ISO and EN publication announcements.
- Assess the impact of the final edition once released.
- Update quality procedures when adoption becomes official.
Welding Engineers
- Stay informed about technical revisions.
- Review qualification records for future transition planning.
- Coordinate updates with certification bodies when required.
Key Takeaway
Although ISO/DIS 15614-1:2025 (Edition 3) is progressing through the development process, it remains a draft document.
Manufacturers, fabricators, welding coordinators, and quality professionals should continue using EN ISO 15614-1:2017 + A1:2019 until the new edition is officially published and adopted.
Preparing early by monitoring upcoming changes will help ensure a smooth transition and continued compliance with international welding standards.
Looking Ahead
The proposed third edition introduces revisions intended to improve technical clarity and further harmonize welding procedure qualification requirements across international industries.
At present:
- The draft has not been officially published.
- The draft has not been adopted as an EN ISO standard.
- The proposed changes are not yet mandatory.
Organizations should continue following the current published edition until the final standard is formally released.
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