ISO 10204

ISO 10204:2018 specifies the types of inspection documents supplied by the manufacturer to the purchaser in accordance with the requirements of the order. It plays a critical role in the quality assurance process, especially in the metals industry and mechanical engineering sectors. By ensuring compliance with international standards for material traceability and conformity, ISO 10204 enhances product reliability and trust across the global supply chain.

Quality Asia Certification provides ISO 10204:2018 certification services to help organizations demonstrate transparency and compliance in material inspection documentation. This certification is crucial for industries where material composition and origin are vital for product integrity.

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What is ISO 10204?

ISO 10204:2018 is an international standard that defines different types of inspection documents for metallic and non-metallic materials. These documents certify that the delivered materials comply with the requirements specified in the purchase order, including chemical composition, mechanical properties, and manufacturing processes.

The standard categorizes inspection documents into:

  1. Type 2.1: Declaration of compliance
  2. Type 2.2: Test report
  3. Type 3.1: Inspection certificate (validated by manufacturer’s authorized inspector)
  4. Type 3.2: Inspection certificate (validated by both manufacturer and purchaser or a third-party inspector)


Why is ISO 10204 important?

With increasing global emphasis on quality, traceability, and compliance, ISO 10204:2018 has become essential for organizations engaged in the production, procurement, or usage of engineering and structural materials.

This certification is especially valuable for:

  1. Manufacturers who supply materials to high-precision industries (automotive, aerospace, oil & gas).
  2. Buyers requiring traceable and verifiable inspection reports.
  3. Exporters and importers dealing with regulated materials.

Implementing ISO 10204:2018 demonstrates your commitment to quality and builds confidence among clients, regulatory authorities, and supply chain partners.

What are the benefits of ISO 10204?

  1. Material Traceability: Ensures complete traceability from raw materials to final delivery, reducing risk and liability.
  2. Compliance Assurance: Meets customer-specific and regulatory documentation requirements.
  3. Process Transparency: Validates inspection and testing practices with clear and reliable records.
  4. Improved Supply Chain Management: Enhances communication and trust between manufacturers, buyers, and third-party inspectors.
  5. Audit Readiness: Strengthens documentation practices for internal and external quality audits.


What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 10204?

Implementing and being certified to ISO 10204:2018 can deliver the following business advantages:

✅ Increased Customer Confidence: Clients trust suppliers who provide certified, verifiable inspection documentation.

✅ Fewer Product Returns and Rejections: With detailed inspection records, the likelihood of quality disputes is minimized.

✅ Enhanced Global Market Access: Certification ensures you meet international supply chain standards, opening up new markets.

✅ Competitive Edge in Bidding: Preferred status in tenders requiring certified material traceability documentation.

✅ Operational Efficiency: Streamlined documentation processes and reduced administrative workload.

✅ Stronger Compliance with International Regulations: Aligns with the expectations of global industries like defense, energy, construction, and automotive.


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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.

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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.

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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.

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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.

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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.

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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.

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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.

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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.

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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.

Why QualityAsia?

QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:

Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
  • Thorough documented information review.
  • Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
  • Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
  • Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.

Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
  • Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
  • Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
  • Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
  • Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.


    Surveillance & Certification Renewal

    Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.

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