Specifying and Inspection Authorities data sheet

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Specifying and Inspection Authorities

This datasheet provides some information about specifying and inspection authorities.

Specifying Authorities - What are they?:

These are the organizations that set national and international standards.

There are a large number of specifying authorities, typically at least one in every country. However a limited number are of importance to the metals business in the UK and these are listed below.

Inspection Authorities - What are they?:

These are profit making organisations that sell their inspection services. They employ qualified professional inspectors and must be licensed by UKAS

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Last updated 13 November 2018

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This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.

Please note that the 'Datasheet Update' date shown above is no guarantee of accuracy or whether the datasheet is up to date.

The information provided in this datasheet has been drawn from various recognised sources, including EN Standards, recognised industry references (printed & online) and manufacturers’ data. No guarantee is given that the information is from the latest issue of those sources or about the accuracy of those sources.

Material supplied by the Company may vary significantly from this data, but will conform to all relevant and applicable standards.

As the products detailed may be used for a wide variety of purposes and as the Company has no control over their use; the Company specifically excludes all conditions or warranties expressed or implied by statute or otherwise as to dimensions, properties and/or fitness for any particular purpose, whether expressed or implied.

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