In any case of dispute however the descriptions given in Table A.1 of EN 10204:2004 should be used.Statement of compliance with the order by the manufacturer.Statement of compliance with the order by the manufacturer based on non-specific inspections (tests) by the manufacturer.Like the old BS1449 'Cast Test' certificate. The table below show the range of current (C) and withdrawn (W) EN 10204 certificate, with some interpretation of what they cover. These descriptions are sometimes a little difficult to interpret and need some additional interpretation.

Replaced by 3.2 in 2004Batch test results. Issued by independent inspector required by releasing authority (eg TUV for German pressure vessels). Eg Inspection department or test house manager/supervisor.Batch test results. Issued and signed by manufacturer's representative, who must be independent of the manufacturing department. Common certificate type issued for 'batch tested' material. Difficult to distinguish this from the 3.1B type.Statement of compliance with the order by the manufacturer with results of specific inspectionReplaces 3.1B.

Ie 3.2 now covers scope of both 3.1A and 3.1C of 1991 edition. Issued by both manufacturer's representative and an independent inspector appointed either by the customer (cf withdrawn 3.1C) or an inspector designated by official regulations (cf withdrawn 3.1A). Replaced by 3.2 in 2004Statement of compliance with order with indication of results of specific inspectionBatch test results. Issued by independent inspector appointed by customer (eg Lloyds). Replaced by 3.1 in 2004Batch test results.

Only the 3.2 certificate is valid however for the ordered requirements and to match the product marking and inspectors stamp.

Bs En 10204