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Conclusion：3.1 is issued by in-house QC; 3.2 adds third-party verification; the inspection content is the same — the difference is who verifies. Heat number + PMI as backstop.

This conclusion is compiled from our technical article: 不锈钢质保书怎么看：EN 10204 3.1与3.2的区别 (EN 10204 3.1与3.2一文). Verify against your actual duty; call us to discuss.

Selection notes

3.1 in-house, 3.2 adds third-party; same content, differs who verifies; heat + PMI backstop.

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