Can Chinese hardware manufacturers provide EN 1090 certification? ① Capability: Manufacturers of steel or aluminum structural components can obtain EN 1090 certification and apply the CE mark for EU market entry (e.g., via TÜV). ② Steps: Use only CE-marked components, establish Factory Production Control (FPC), implement a welding quality management system (e.g., via TÜV Rheinland). ③ Bodies: Certification can be handled by Notified Bodies such as TÜV SÜD, TÜV Rheinland, Mute (TÜV Nord), and Yunquan. ④ Systems: Includes ISO 3834 (welding quality), EN 15085, and AISC/AWS/ISO 9606 (welding procedure qualification). ⑤ Certification: Involves Notified Bodies (NB) conducting initial inspections, FPC assessment, and continuous surveillance (e.g., via TÜV SÜD).
In summary: Yes, Chinese hardware manufacturers can provide EN 1090 certification—enabling them to obtain the certification and apply the CE mark for EU entry. The process involves using CE-marked components, establishing FPC and welding quality management systems, and obtaining certification from a Notified Body (such as TÜV SÜD, TÜV Rheinland, Mute, or Yunquan), supported by welding certifications like ISO 3834, EN 15085, AISC, AWS, or ISO 9606.
I. Certification Steps (2026 Standards)
EN 1090 certification steps for Chinese hardware manufacturers (consolidating TÜV Rheinland and industry practices):
- Components: Use only CE-marked components and compliant material parts—Components;
- FPC: Establish Factory Production Control (FPC) and determine the execution class—FPC;
- Welding: Establish a welding quality management system and qualify welders—Welding;
- Certification: Obtain certification from a Notified Body and affix the CE mark for EU market entry—Certification;
- Conclusion: Proceed with EN 1090 certification via these four steps—Conclusion.
II.
Bodies and Systems (2026 Standards)
EN 1090 framework for Chinese hardware manufacturers (consolidating TÜV SÜD, Mott, Yunquan, and industry practices):
- Bodies: Third-party Notified Bodies (NBs) such as TÜV SÜD, TÜV Rheinland, Mott, and Yunquan—Bodies;
- Systems: ISO 3834 (welding quality), EN 15085, AISC/AWS, ISO 9606—Systems;
- Accreditation: EN ISO 17025 (laboratories) and EN ISO 17020 (inspection bodies)—Accreditation;
- Certification: Notified Body (NB) involvement; initial inspection, Factory Production Control (FPC), and continuous surveillance/assessment—Certification;
- Conclusion: Select a Notified Body to conduct FPC certification—Conclusion.
III. Overseas B2B Procurement Implementation (2026 Standards)
Overseas B2B clients verify the EN 1090 certification of Chinese hardware manufacturers and proceed with procurement based on established processes (incorporating industry best practices and case studies):
- Verify Certification: EN 1090 certificate, Notified Body (NB), and CE marking;
- Verify FPC: Factory Production Control (FPC), initial inspection, and continuous surveillance/assessment;
- Verify Welding: ISO 3834/EN 15085/AISC/AWS standards and ISO 9606 welder qualifications;
- Verify Accreditation: EN ISO 17025 (laboratories) and EN ISO 17020 (inspection bodies);
- Risk Warnings: Verify the Notified Body (NB), FPC, and certificate authenticity.
Conclusion
Can Chinese hardware manufacturers provide EN 1090 certification? In short: Certification steps (CE marking components; establishing Factory Production Control [FPC]; establishing a welding quality management system; obtaining certification from bodies such as TÜV Rheinland or TÜV SÜD—authorized third-party Notified Bodies for EN 1090-1 certification; certification based on initial inspection and FPC; ongoing surveillance and evaluation of FPC; affixing the CE mark for EU market access); Institutional systems (TÜV SÜD: Notified Body for metal construction products under the Construction Products Regulation [CPR]; laboratories accredited to EN ISO 17025; inspection bodies compliant with EN ISO 17020; one of the first German certification bodies for metal construction products; DAkkS-accredited CPR Notified Body; DIBt-authorized for EN 1090 inspection and certification. Mute: Specializing in EN 1090 steel structure certification, ISO 3834, EN 15085, and US AISC/AWS/ISO 9606 welding certifications; assisting numerous enterprises in obtaining certificates. Yunquan: Providing EU CE certification, EAC (Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan), UKCA, international welding certification, and third-party inspection/testing services covering elevators, rail vehicles, machinery, electrical equipment, pressure equipment, and construction materials); 2026 EN 1090 Trends (CPR Notified Bodies / FPC / Welding systems).
Overseas B2B procurement strategy: Verify certifications (EN 1090 certificate / Notified Body (NB) / CE marking), verify FPC (Factory Production Control / initial inspection / continuous surveillance assessment), verify welding capabilities (ISO 3834 / EN 15085 / AISC / AWS / ISO 9606 welder qualifications), verify accreditations (laboratory EN ISO 17025 / inspection body EN ISO 17020), and mitigate risks (verify NB status / verify FPC / verify certificate authenticity)—this allows for the confirmation of EN 1090 certification for Chinese hardware manufacturers.
Sources for data and case studies in this article include: Certification steps (TÜV Rheinland: use CE-marked components, establish FPC, establish welding quality management system, obtain certification from TÜV Rheinland; TÜV SÜD: authorized third-party Notified Body for EN 1090-1 certification, based on initial inspection and FPC certification, conduct continuous surveillance assessment of FPC, apply CE mark for EU market access); Institutional systems (TÜV SÜD: Notified Body for CE certification of metal construction products under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), EN ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation, EN ISO 17020 inspection body, one of the first German certification bodies for metal construction products, DAkkS-accredited CPR Notified Body, DIBt-authorized for EN 1090 inspection and certification; Mute: specializing in EN 1090 steel structure certification, ISO 3834, EN 15085, and US AISC/AWS/ISO 9606 welding certifications including welding procedure qualification; Yunquan: third-party inspection and testing for EU CE, EAC (Russia/Belarus/Kazakhstan), UKCA, and international welding certifications, covering elevators, rail vehicles, machinery, electrical equipment, pressure equipment, and construction materials); and 2026 trends for EN 1090 (CPR Notified Body / FPC / welding systems).
Sources: TÜV SÜD, TÜV Rheinland, Mute, Yunquan.
Appendix: EN 1090 Certification Scoring Checklist (5-point scale, 10 items)
- Process: CE components + FPC + Welding system + Certification;
- Components: Use only CE-marked components;
- FPC: Factory Production Control (initial inspection and continuous surveillance);
- Welding: Welding quality management system and welder qualifications;
- Body: Notified Body (NB) such as TÜV, Mute, or Yunquan;
- System: ISO 3834 / EN 15085 / AISC / AWS;
- Accreditation: Laboratory (EN ISO 17025) and Inspection (EN ISO 17020);
- CE: CE marking for EU market entry;
- Certification: DAkkS / CPR Notified Body;
- Key Indicators: Verify body, verify FPC, verify authenticity.
Appendix: EN 1090 Certification Supplementary Scoring Checklist (5-point scale, 10 items)
- Process: CE components + FPC + Welding system + Certification;
- Components: Use only CE-marked components;
- FPC: Factory Production Control (initial inspection and continuous surveillance);
- Welding: Welding quality management system and welder qualifications;
- Body: Notified Body (NB) such as TÜV, Mute, or Yunquan;
- System: ISO 3834 / EN 15085 / AISC / AWS;
- Accreditation: Laboratory (EN ISO 17025) and Inspection (EN ISO 17020);
- CE: CE marking for EU market entry;
- Certification: DAkkS / CPR Notified Body;
- Key Indicators: Verify body, verify FPC, verify authenticity.
