Certificates and declarations
There is a range of certificates and declarations for aluminium, copper, brass and bronze. Read more on this page and find your certificate or declaration in the menu on the right.
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They are located in each material section:
Types of certificates
CE-approved materials
CE is a marking scheme from the EU - and is therefore not a certification. The mark shows that the product is compliant with the EU's requirements for health, safety and environmental protection, even if it is produced outside the EU.
Read more about CE marking and how you can buy CE marked products through Alcobra here.
Material certificates
A material certificate is a declaration from the supplier that the product is in accordance with the purchase agreement. There are several different types of material certificates:
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EN 10204 reference |
Designation of the document type | Document content | Document validated by |
| Type 2.1 | Declaration of compliance with the order | Statement of compliance with the order | The manufacturer |
| Type 2.2 | Test report | Statement of compliance with the order, with indication of results of non-specific inspection | The manufacturer |
| Type 3.1 | Inspection certificate 3.1 | Statement of compliance with the order, with indication of results of specific inspection | The manufacturer's authorized inspection representative independent of the manufacturing department |
| Type 3.2 | Inspection certificate 3.2 | Statement of compliance with the order, with indication of results of specific inspection | The manufacturer's authorized inspection representative independent of the manufacturing department and either the purchaser´s authorized inspection representative or the inspector designated by the official regulations |
Types of declarations
Food contact materials
Materials that come into contact with food must fulfil a number of requirements. The requirements ensure that the materials do not release substances into the food in harmful amounts.
You can find declarations of conformity for aluminium for use in the food industry here.
REACH
REACH is a law that regulates the use of chemicals within the EU. The aim is to protect people and the environment from harmful substances while ensuring that products in the internal market compete on equal terms.
Some metals and alloys are affected by REACH and you can download the relevant declarations here.
RoHS
RoHS is an EU directive that regulates the use of certain substances within the EU. RoHS aims to make it easier and safer to recycle or scrap products by minimizing the content of harmful substances in products.
Some alloys contain lead, so you need to be aware if your products are affected by RoHS. Read more about RoHS and download declarations on Alcobra products here.
Certifications of Alcobra
ISO
Through the Alumeco Group, Alcobra as a company is ISO certified within ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. This means that we are continuously improving within quality, environment and work environment.
The certifications are audited at regular intervals, where we document our actions and results in each area.