NS EN 12074 : 1ED 2000

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
      3.1 manufacturer
      3.2 supplier
      3.3 distributor
      3.4 subcontractor
4 Organization
      4.1 Management representative
      4.2 Verification, resources and personnel
      4.3 Management review
5 Quality system
6 Order review
7 Document control
8 Purchasing
      8.1 Assessment of sub-contractors
      8.2 Purchasing specification
9 Identification and traceability during production and
      delivery
10 Production facilities
11 Production process control
12 Inspection and testing
      12.1 Inspection, measuring and test equipment
      12.2 Receiving inspection and testing
      12.3 In-process inspection and testing
      12.4 Final testing, inspection and release from
             production
13 Nonconforming materials or consumables
14 Corrective action
15 Handling, packaging and storage
      15.1 Handling
      15.2 Packaging
      15.3 Storage
16 Quality records
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                       addressing essential requirements or
                       other provisions of EU directives
Annex ZB (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                       addressing essential requirements or
                       other provisions of EU directives

Provides a guide for manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of consumables, describing the capability to manufacture, supply and deliver consumables for welding and allied processes to meet specific requirements. Defines quality requirements for the manufacture, supply and distribution of consumables, and is independent of the type of consumable concerned. May also be used as a basis for assessing and certifying the manufacturer, supplier and distributor in respect to his capability. A supplier or manufacturer of welding consumables, and qualified in accordance with EN ISO 9001 or 9002 shall be deemed to comply with this standard.