EN 10168:2004
(Main)Steel products - Inspection documents - List of information and description
Steel products - Inspection documents - List of information and description
This European Standard lists the information that may be communicated and includes a brief description in the inspection documents of iron and steel products as described in EN 10021 and EN 10204. By laying down standardized designations and definitions for information likely to appear in inspection documents and by introducing code numbers for each of the designated sections, this European Standard intends to contribute to the elimination of communication difficulties in European trade.
Stahlerzeugnisse - Prüfbescheinigungen - Liste und Beschreibung der Angaben
Diese Europäische Norm erfaßt die Angaben, die in den in EN 10021 und EN 10204 beschriebenen Prüfbescheinigungen für Stahlerzeugnisse enthalten sein können. Zweck dieser Europäischen Norm ist es, durch die Festlegung genormter Bezeichnungen und Definitionen von für Prüfbescheinigungen in Frage kommenden Angaben und durch die Einführung von Kennummern für jede derartige Bezeichnung zur Beseitigung von Verständigungsschwierigkeiten im europäischen Handel beizutragen.
Produits en acier - Documents de contrôle - Liste et description des informations
La présente Norme européenne donne la liste des informations qui peuvent être communiquées et comporte une brève description des documents de contrôle des produits en aciers tels que décrits dans l'EN 10204.
En fixant des désignations et des définitions normalisées pour les informations susceptibles de figurer dans les documents de contrôle et en introduisant une codification pour chacune des rubriques correspondant à une désignation, la présente Norme européenne a pour objet de contribuer à l'élimination des difficultés de communication dans les échanges commerciaux en Europe.
NOTE Ces désignations peuvent également être utilisées dans les documents de livraison.
Jekleni izdelki - Dokumentacija za pregled - Seznam in opis
General Information
Overview
EN 10168:2004 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the standardized list and description of information items to be included in inspection documents for steel products. It applies to iron and steel products described in EN 10021 and EN 10204, focusing on inspection documentation such as certificates and quality reports. By defining standardized designations, definitions, and unique code numbers for sections of inspection documents, EN 10168 aims to streamline communication and reduce misunderstandings in steel trade across Europe.
This standard is essential for manufacturers, inspection bodies, purchasers, and logistics personnel involved in the steel industry, providing a clear framework for documenting product verification, testing, and compliance.
Key Topics
Standardized Inspection Documentation: EN 10168 provides a comprehensive framework for listing information in inspection documents linked to steel products. This includes product description, inspection tests, validation statements, and transaction details.
Information Groups & Code Numbers: The standard divides information into key groups, each with unique code numbers for easy reference:
- Group A: Commercial transactions and parties involved (e.g., manufacturer's works, purchaser, order numbers)
- Group B: Description of steel products (e.g., steel grade, product dimensions, marking)
- Group C: Inspection details, including sampling and testing results such as tensile strength, hardness, impact tests, and chemical analysis
- Group D: Other tests like non-destructive testing and surface inspection
- Group Z: Validation including compliance statements, CE marking, and signatures of authorized personnel
Clear Definitions and Uniform Terminology: The standard draws definitions from EN 10204 and specifies terms such as sample location, test direction, and test methods to ensure uniform understanding.
Flexible Layout and Supplementary Information: While the standard defines the sections and codes rigidly, the format and sequence of inspection documents may be adapted according to customer or manufacturer preferences. Supplementary information can be added under specific codes.
Applications
Steel Manufacturing and Supply Chain: Manufacturers use EN 10168 to prepare consistent inspection certificates that accompany steel products, ensuring purchasers receive verified information about product conformity and quality tests.
Quality Assurance and Compliance: Inspection bodies and laboratories follow EN 10168 guidelines to record and communicate the results of mechanical, chemical, and physical tests accurately, supporting traceability and compliance verification.
Contract and Order Fulfillment: Purchasers and suppliers rely on these standardized documents to confirm that the supplied steel matches the order requirements, minimizing disputes related to product specification and test results.
International Trade Facilitation: By harmonizing inspection documentation across Europe, EN 10168 reduces language and procedural barriers, easing cross-border steel transactions and enhancing supply chain transparency.
Related Standards
EN 10204 – Metallic Products – Types of Inspection Documents: EN 10168 works in conjunction with EN 10204, which defines the types of inspection certificates (e.g., type 2.1 declaration, type 3.1 inspection certificate). EN 10168 details the information within these documents.
EN 10021 – Steel Products – Technical Delivery Conditions – General Technical Delivery Requirements: Provides the basis for the product specifications and conditions referenced within EN 10168 inspection documents.
ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems: Organizations using EN 10168 for inspection documents can integrate it with ISO 9001 compliance for robust quality management in steel production and delivery.
Keywords: EN 10168, steel inspection documents, steel products certification, inspection certificates, steel product testing, steel quality documentation, European steel standards, EN 10204, steel product traceability, metal product inspection, mechanical testing documentation, steel chemical composition report, product conformity statement, steel manufacturing standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 10168:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Steel products - Inspection documents - List of information and description". This standard covers: This European Standard lists the information that may be communicated and includes a brief description in the inspection documents of iron and steel products as described in EN 10021 and EN 10204. By laying down standardized designations and definitions for information likely to appear in inspection documents and by introducing code numbers for each of the designated sections, this European Standard intends to contribute to the elimination of communication difficulties in European trade.
This European Standard lists the information that may be communicated and includes a brief description in the inspection documents of iron and steel products as described in EN 10021 and EN 10204. By laying down standardized designations and definitions for information likely to appear in inspection documents and by introducing code numbers for each of the designated sections, this European Standard intends to contribute to the elimination of communication difficulties in European trade.
EN 10168:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.110 - Technical product documentation; 77.080.20 - Steels; 77.140.01 - Iron and steel products in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 10168:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Jekleni izdelki – Dokumentacija (potrdila, certifikati itd.) – Seznam in opis navedenegaStahlerzeugnisse - Prüfbescheinigungen - Liste und Beschreibung der AngabenProduits en acier - Documents de contrôle - Liste et description des informationsSteel products - Inspection documents - List of information and description77.140.01Železni in jekleni izdelki na splošnoIron and steel products in general01.110L]GHONHTechnical product documentationICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 10168:2004SIST EN 10168:2004en01-september-2004SIST EN 10168:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 10168June 2004ICS 01.110; 77.080.20; 77.140.01English versionSteel products - Inspection documents - List of information anddescriptionProduits en acier - Documents de contrôle - Liste etdescription des informationsStahlerzeugnisse - Prüfbescheinigungen - Liste undBeschreibung der AngabenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 March 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 10168:2004: ESIST EN 10168:2004
page Foreword.3 1 Scope.4 2 Normative references.4 3 Terms and definitions.4 4 Principles.4 5 Information description.5 Annex A (normative)
List of the section designations and their corresponding translations.11
EN 10204, Metallic products - Types of inspection documents.
3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 10204 apply. 4 Principles All types of inspection documents specified in EN 10204 have as a common element groups of information which make it possible to assign them clearly to the corresponding products supplied (see Table 1, information groups
A and B). All inspection documents, except for the type 2.1 document "Declaration of compliance with the order", contain information on non-specific or specific tests carried out on the basis of the relevant product specification (see Table 1, information groups C and D). In all types of inspection documents a statement on the conformity of the products delivered with the requirements of the order shall be included (see Table 1, information group Z). The organization responsible for supplying an inspection document may vary the sequence and the lay-out of the information given in clause 5 and Tables 2 to 5. It may also delete unnecessary sections depending on the product. The code number for the different sections in Tables 2 to 5 is unique. Other numbers shall not be used. The section designations given in Tables 2 to 5 should be given in the relevant sections of the inspection documents. They may be abbreviated if no misunderstanding is caused (e.g. 'direction' instead of 'direction of the test piece'). If there is not enough room in a section for the required information, a reference to a supplement or a free section in the inspection document may be used for the section in question. In this case, the information shall be given in the supplement or in the free section under the corresponding code number. SIST EN 10168:2004
Symbol
Information group on Specific sections Available sections
from - to from - to See Table
A
Commercial
transactions and parties involved
A 01 -
A 09
A 10 - A 99
B
Description of products
B 01 - B 13
B 14 - B 99
C
Inspection
General information Tensile test Hardness test Notched-bar impact test Other mechanical tests Chemical composition and steelmaking process
C 00 - C 03 C 10 - C 13 C 30 - C 32 C 40 - C 43
C 70 - C 92
C 04 - C 09 C 14 - C 29 C 33 - C 39 C 44 - C 49 C 50 - C 69 C 93 - C 99
D
Other tests
D 01 - D 50
D 51 - D 99
Z
Validation
Z 01 - Z 04
Z 05 - Z 99
A 02
A 03
A 04
A 05
A 06
A 07
A 08
A 09
A 10 to A 99 Manufacturer's works
Type of inspection document
Document number
Manufacturer's mark
Originator of the inspection document
Purchaser/consignee
Purchaser order number and, where applicable, item number
Manufacturer's works order number
Purchaser article number
Supplementary information Name and address of the works where the products were manufactured.
As defined in EN 10204.
Number fixed by the originator of the document. This document number may be followed by a figure corresponding to the page number in the case of an inspection document comprising several pages.
Symbol for identification of the manufacturer which is used for marking the products instead of the manufacturer’s name.
Inspection organization or qualified department of the manufacturer’s works.
Name and, if necessary, address either of the purchaser, the consignee or the consignee of the certificate, this information being referred to as A 06.1, A 06.2 and A 06.3.
Order number, item number and, if necessary, date.
Order number and, if necessary, date or acknowledgement number.
Reference number by the purchaser to the products to be supplied. This article number is not mandatory information to be given by the purchaser at the time of ordering.
Available for information on commercial transactions and parties involved.
B 02
B 03
B 04
B 05
B 06
B 07
B 08
B 09 to B 11
B 12
B 13
B 14 to B 99 Product
Steel designation
Any supplementary requirements
Product delivery condition
Reference (heat) treatment of samples
Marking of the product
Identification of the product
Number of pieces
Product dimensions
Theoretical mass
Actual mass
Supplementary information Description of the product form (e.g. : heavy plate, section, wide flat, tube, hollow section,
etc.) and, where appropriate, surface condition, with reference to
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EN 10168:2004は、鉄鋼製品の検査文書に関する情報を明確にし、標準化された設計表記と定義を提供する重要な欧州規格です。この標準は、EN 10021およびEN 10204で説明されている鉄および鋼製品に関連する検査文書に含まれる情報を網羅しており、特に欧州貿易におけるコミュニケーションの困難を解消することを目的としています。 この標準の強みは、情報のリストと簡潔な説明を通じて、関連するすべての情報が一目で把握できる点にあります。各指定されたセクションにコード番号が導入されているため、検査文書の内容が明確になり、誤解の余地が減少します。このような標準化によって、取引の時間短縮やコスト削減が期待でき、欧州内の取引においては特に有益です。 また、EN 10168:2004は、製品の品質や信頼性を確保するためにも重要です。適切な検査文書が提供されることで、顧客と供給者の間での信頼関係が構築され、結果として市場の競争力を高めることが可能となります。鉄鋼業界における基準の整備は、国際的な取引においても不可欠であり、市場全体の透明性を高める役割を果たしています。 このように、EN 10168:2004は、鉄鋼製品の検査文書における情報の明確で標準化された提供を通じて、欧州内の取引における効率性と信頼性を向上させるために不可欠な規格であり、その重要性は今後も増していくことでしょう。
La norme SIST EN 10168:2004 est un document fondamental pour l'industrie des produits en acier, car elle établit un cadre clair et homogène concernant les documents d'inspection. L’étendue de cette norme couvre les informations essentielles à communiquer et propose une description succincte des produits en fer et en acier, comme spécifié dans les normes EN 10021 et EN 10204. L'un des points forts de cette norme réside dans sa capacité à standardiser les désignations et les définitions des informations susceptibles d'apparaître dans les documents d'inspection. Cela permet d'éliminer les ambiguïtés et les difficultés de communication qui peuvent survenir dans le commerce européen, favorisant ainsi des échanges plus fluides entre les différentes parties prenantes. L'introduction de codes numériques pour chaque section désignée renforce également la clarté et la précision des documents d'inspection. En facilitant la compréhension des informations fournies, la norme contribue à améliorer la confiance entre fournisseurs et clients, ce qui est crucial dans le secteur compétitif de l'acier. En résumé, la norme SIST EN 10168:2004 est non seulement pertinente mais essentielle pour assurer une communication efficace et standardisée dans le domaine des produits en acier, renforçant ainsi la transparence et l'efficacité des transactions commerciales à l'échelle européenne.
The EN 10168:2004 standard is an essential document for the iron and steel industry, focusing on the communication of information related to inspection documents. Its well-defined scope emphasizes the importance of standardization in providing a comprehensive list of elements that may be included in these documents. By offering a clear framework, this standard enhances the clarity and consistency of the information transmitted between stakeholders in the steel products sector. One of the notable strengths of EN 10168:2004 is its ability to streamline the inspection process by establishing standardized designations and definitions. This reduces ambiguity and miscommunication that can arise due to varying terminologies used in different regions or by different manufacturers. The introduction of code numbers for each designated section not only facilitates quicker reference but also contributes to more organized documentation practices. Moreover, the relevance of this standard in the context of European trade cannot be overstated. As the iron and steel industry continues to globalize, having a common framework such as EN 10168:2004 becomes increasingly crucial. It plays a significant role in harmonizing practices across different countries, thereby promoting efficiency and reducing potential conflicts arising from unclear or inconsistent information. In summary, EN 10168:2004 is a pivotal standard that addresses key aspects of inspection documentation for steel products. Its scope, strengths in communication standardization, and relevance to European trade dynamics position it as a fundamental reference for industry professionals aiming to ensure clarity and consistency in their inspection processes.
Die Norm EN 10168:2004 ist ein wichtiges Dokument, das sich mit der Standardisierung von Prüfdokumenten für Eisen- und Stahlprodukte befasst. Sie bietet eine strukturierte Liste der Informationen, die in den Prüfdokumenten gemäß den Vorgaben der EN 10021 und EN 10204 kommuniziert werden können. Diese Norm spielt eine entscheidende Rolle im europäischen Handel, da sie dazu beiträgt, Kommunikationsschwierigkeiten zu beseitigen und ein einheitliches Verständnis für die verschiedenen Informationen zu schaffen, die in diesen Dokumenten enthalten sein müssen. Ein wesentliches Merkmal der Norm ist die Einführung standardisierter Bezeichnungen und Definitionen für die Informationen, die in den Prüfdokumenten erscheinen können. Die Einführung von Code-Nummern für die unterschiedlichen Abschnitte der Informationen erleichtert nicht nur die Identifizierung und den Umgang mit den Daten, sondern verbessert auch die Effizienz und Genauigkeit in der Dokumentation. Das Ziel der Norm, die Kommunikation zwischen den Herstellern, Käufern und anderen Beteiligten zu optimieren, wird durch diese Standardisierung maßgeblich unterstützt. Ein weiterer Stärke der EN 10168:2004 ist ihre Relevanz im internationalen Kontext. Da sie sich an europäische Standards hält, fördert sie den harmonisierten Handel innerhalb der EU und stellt sicher, dass alle Akteure im Markt auf dieselben Informationen zugreifen können. Dies ist besonders wichtig in einer Zeit, in der der globale Handel stetig zunimmt und die Konsistenz in den Produktinformationen einen wesentlichen Wettbewerbsfaktor darstellt. Insgesamt trägt die EN 10168:2004 dazu bei, die Qualität und Transparenz der Dokumentation für Stahlprodukte zu verbessern und bietet eine solide Grundlage für die Durchführung von Inspektionen, die sowohl den Herstellern als auch den Kunden zugutekommt. Die Norm ist somit unverzichtbar für Unternehmen, die im Bereich der Stahlproduktion und -verarbeitung tätig sind, und unterstützt die Schaffung eines einheitlichen Marktes in Europa.
SIST EN 10168:2004 표준은 철강 제품의 검사 문서에 포함될 수 있는 정보를 정리하고 간단히 설명합니다. 이 유럽 표준은 EN 10021 및 EN 10204에서 설명된 철강 및 철강 제품에 대한 정보를 명확하게 전달하고자 설계된 기준의 명칭 및 정의를 설정합니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 검사 문서에서 일반적으로 나타날 수 있는 정보의 체계적인 정리입니다. 이를 통해 업계 종사자들 간의 커뮤니케이션 어려움을 최소화할 수 있게 되었으며, 유럽 무역 내에서의 투명성을 크게 향상시킵니다. 표준화된 표기법과 각 섹션에 대한 코드 번호 도입은 다양한 철강 제품을 다루는 모든 관계자에게 일관된 정보를 제공하여, 비즈니스 거래의 효율성을 높이는 데 기여합니다. SIST EN 10168:2004는 산업 표준으로서 철강 산업의 중요한 요소를 다루고 있으며, 이는 전 세계적으로 공통된 정보를 전달함으로써 수출입 시의 불확실성을 줄이고, 고객 요구 사항을 충족시키는 데 매우 중요한 역할을 합니다. 따라서 이 표준은 철강 제품의 품질 보증 및 인증 절차를 강화하는 데 필수적이며, 모든 이해당사자에게 중요한 참고 자료로 자리매김하고 있습니다.
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