{"id":15695,"date":"2026-02-03T17:02:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/ptfe-material-certification-en-10204-explained\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T14:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:16:54","slug":"ptfe-material-certification-en-10204-explained","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/ptfe-material-certification-en-10204-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"PTFE material certification EN 10204 explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"15695\" class=\"elementor elementor-15695\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-94d9abd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"94d9abd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Last updated:\u00a0<\/strong>02\/2026<strong>\u00a0| Written by:\u00a0<\/strong>Content Team<strong>\u00a0| Reviewed by:<\/strong> <a style=\"font-weight: bold; color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/federico-lipparini\/\">Federico Lipparini<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a67bc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"09a67bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" 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Page<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-643e0d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"643e0d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-48d60fa\" data-id=\"48d60fa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0221445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0221445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When sourcing <\/span><b>PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>industrial, pharmaceutical, food, medical, or high-performance applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, verifying <\/span><b>material quality, compliance, and traceability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential. PTFE, commonly known for its excellent <\/span><b>chemical inertness, thermal stability, low friction, and non-stick properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is used in a wide variety of critical applications such as chemical processing equipment, pharmaceutical tubing, food-contact components, and medical devices. In all these industries, <\/span><b>assuring the integrity and reliability of the PTFE material<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is crucial, and material certification plays a key role in achieving this.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most widely recognized and utilized standards for <\/span><b>material certification in Europe and internationally<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>EN 10204<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Understanding what EN 10204 certification entails allows <\/span><b>manufacturers, engineers, quality assurance professionals, and procurement teams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure that PTFE materials meet the required specifications, are fully traceable, and conform to both internal and regulatory requirements. Without proper certification, organizations risk <\/span><b>non-compliance, product failure, or safety issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly in high-stakes applications like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or aerospace components.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article provides a <\/span><b>comprehensive guide to EN 10204 certification for PTFE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, covering what the standard is, the types of certificates, key requirements for PTFE materials, why certification is important, practical applications, and best practices for manufacturers and users.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What is EN 10204?<\/b><\/h2><p><b>EN 10204<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><b>European standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that defines the types of <\/span><b>inspection documents and material certificates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> applicable to metallic and non-metallic materials, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/polymers\/\">polymers<\/a> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/what-is-ptfe\/\">PTFE<\/a> and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/fluoropolymer\/\">fluoropolymers<\/a>. Its primary goal is to provide <\/span><b>formal documentation that verifies the material meets specified chemical, physical, and mechanical properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> according to the purchase specifications.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key points about EN 10204 include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Applicability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It applies to <\/span><b>all raw materials and finished products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/ptfe-our-production\/ptfe-teflon-sheets\/\">PTFE sheets<\/a>, rods, tubes, films, and molded components.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traceability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Certificates ensure full traceability from the <\/span><b>original raw polymer batch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the final <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/ptfe-our-production\/\">PTFE product<\/a>, which is critical in regulated industries.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It provides <\/span><b>official confirmation that the material complies with purchase orders or technical specifications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International Recognition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> EN 10204 is widely recognized globally, facilitating <\/span><b>international trade, procurement, and regulatory compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EN 10204 does not specify testing methods; rather, it defines the <\/span><b>documentation structure and the type of verification required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allows suppliers to demonstrate that their material meets technical and regulatory standards.<\/span><\/p><div style=\"margin: 40px 0; padding: 30px; background: #2c2cf6; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 22px; color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Request Your PTFE Quote<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-size: 16px; color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Worldwide delivery and certified PTFE products.<\/strong><\/p><p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 14px 28px; background: white; color: #000000; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 6px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/contact-ptfe-felis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Get a Free Quote<br \/><\/a><\/p><\/div><h2><b>Types of EN 10204 Certificates<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EN 10204 defines <\/span><b>four main types of material certificates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each corresponding to the <\/span><b>level of verification and criticality of the application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These certificates are highly relevant for PTFE products used in industries requiring stringent material performance and traceability.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Certificate Type<\/b><\/td><td><b>Description<\/b><\/td><td><b>PTFE Application<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Type 2.1 \u2013 Declaration of Compliance<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier declares that the material meets purchase order requirements; <\/span><b>no testing data is provided<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for <\/span><b>low-risk PTFE components<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where detailed testing is not critical, e.g., basic gaskets or spacers<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Type 2.2 \u2013 Test Report<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier provides results of <\/span><b>non-specific or general testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, confirming compliance with standards or specifications<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used for <\/span><b>standard PTFE sheets, rods, or tubes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where basic verification is sufficient for industrial applications<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Type 3.1 \u2013 Inspection Certificate<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issued by the manufacturer and endorsed by a <\/span><b>quality control authority<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, includes <\/span><b>batch-specific test results<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most common for <\/span><b>high-performance PTFE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing applications<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Type 3.2 \u2013 Independent Verification Certificate<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified by the manufacturer and an <\/span><b>independent third-party inspector<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, includes <\/span><b>detailed batch-specific test results and compliance verification<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required for <\/span><b>critical applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>medical, aerospace, or nuclear industries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where maximum traceability and quality assurance are essential<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each certificate type represents a <\/span><b>different level of assurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with Type 2.1 being basic and Type 3.2 offering the <\/span><b>highest level of verification and third-party validation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>EN 10204 Requirements for PTFE<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When certifying PTFE materials under EN 10204, the documentation typically includes several <\/span><b>key components<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring the material\u2019s <\/span><b>identity, properties, and compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be verified:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>1. Batch Identification<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resin batch number and production date<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traceability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the original raw PTFE polymer, including any intermediate processing steps<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures that any issue with a batch can be tracked back to its origin<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>2. Chemical Composition<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purity of PTFE polymer and confirmation of <\/span><b>absence of prohibited impurities<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details of <\/span><b>any fillers or additives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as glass, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/carbon\/\">carbon<\/a>, or bronze<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verification that all <\/span><b>components comply with relevant specifications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including regulatory compliance for FDA, USP, or other standards if applicable<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>3. Physical and Mechanical Properties<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Density, hardness, tensile strength<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thermal properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including continuous service temperature<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low friction and wear characteristics if relevant to application<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section ensures that the PTFE batch will perform as expected in operational conditions<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>4. Compliance Verification<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirmation that the material <\/span><b>meets the purchase order specifications<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May include <\/span><b>regulatory compliance references<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as FDA, USP, or European standards, if applicable<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>5. Testing and Documentation<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed description of <\/span><b>test methods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used (mechanical, chemical, thermal)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Test results<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the specific batch or lot<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality control sign-off by the manufacturer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Type 3.2 certificates, verification by an <\/span><b>independent third-party inspector<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These details provide a <\/span><b>complete record of the material\u2019s properties and compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing manufacturers, engineers, and end-users to have full confidence in the PTFE product.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Why EN 10204 Certification is Important for PTFE<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EN 10204 certification provides multiple advantages that are crucial for <\/span><b>critical PTFE applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traceability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Every batch of PTFE can be traced to the original resin, which is essential for <\/span><b>high-reliability industries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or chemical processing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quality Assurance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Confirms that <\/span><b>chemical composition, physical properties, and mechanical characteristics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meet the agreed-upon specifications.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regulatory Compliance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supports <\/span><b>FDA, USP, and other international regulatory requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly for food, pharma, and medical device applications.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Risk Reduction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Minimizes the risk of material failure in <\/span><b>high-temperature, chemically aggressive, or mechanically stressed environments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring operational safety and reliability.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International Acceptance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> EN 10204 certificates are recognized worldwide, facilitating <\/span><b>global procurement and supply chain operations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Applications Requiring EN 10204 Certification for PTFE<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EN 10204 certification is particularly critical for applications where <\/span><b>material performance and traceability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are non-negotiable:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chemical Processing Equipment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reactors, pumps, valves, and pipe linings<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pharmaceutical Manufacturing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tubing, gaskets, diaphragms, and filtration components<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food and Beverage Equipment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Non-stick surfaces, liners, and seals<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical Devices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Catheters, implants, and tubing requiring fully traceable PTFE<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aerospace and Nuclear Industries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Critical high-performance components where <\/span><b>Type 3.2 certification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensures maximum verification<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In each of these industries, <\/span><b>failure of a single component<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could have severe safety, regulatory, and financial consequences. Hence, EN 10204 certification provides both <\/span><b>technical assurance and regulatory confidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p><b>EN 10204 certification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serves as a critical tool to ensure the <\/span><b>quality, traceability, and compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of PTFE materials. Selecting the appropriate certificate depends on the <\/span><b>criticality of the application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Type 2.1 \/ 2.2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Standard, low-risk applications where basic verification is sufficient<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Type 3.1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High-performance industrial, chemical, or pharmaceutical applications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Type 3.2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Critical, high-risk applications in <\/span><b>medical, aerospace, or nuclear fields<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, requiring <\/span><b>third-party verification<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring PTFE materials come with the appropriate <\/span><b>EN 10204 certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> protects product quality, ensures operational reliability, and supports <\/span><b>regulatory and audit requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><\/h2><p><b>Q1: Is EN 10204 mandatory for all PTFE products?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> <b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No. Certification depends on the application. Industries like <\/span><b>pharmaceuticals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/food-and-drink\/\">food processing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/aerospace-defence\/\">aerospace<\/a>, and chemical processing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> generally require EN 10204 compliance.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Q2: What\u2019s the difference between Type 3.1 and 3.2 certificates?<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>3.1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Issued by the manufacturer with <\/span><b>batch-specific test results<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>3.2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Issued by the manufacturer and <\/span><b>verified by an independent third-party inspector<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Q3: Does EN 10204 guarantee FDA compliance?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> <b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No. EN 10204 ensures <\/span><b>material quality and traceability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but <\/span><b>FDA compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a separate requirement for food and drug contact applications.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Q4: Can filled PTFE be certified under EN 10204?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> <b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, provided that <\/span><b>fillers and additives meet specifications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are documented in the certificate.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Q5: How do I request EN 10204 certification for PTFE?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> <b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Request it from your <\/span><b>PTFE supplier or manufacturer at the time of purchase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, specifying the <\/span><b>certificate type<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> required (2.1, 2.2, 3.1, or 3.2).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11bdfdc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11bdfdc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26d75d8\" data-id=\"26d75d8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50bcfc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50bcfc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Related Post<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a094d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a094d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/fda-compliance-requirements-for-ptfe-materials\/\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">FDA compliance requirements for PTFE materials<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/ptfe-quality-control-testing-methods\/\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">PTFE quality control testing methods<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/ptfe-traceability-in-industrial-manufacturing\/\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">PTFE traceability in industrial manufacturing<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptfe-felis.com\/en\/top-polytetrafluoroethylene-ptfe-manufacturers\/\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Top PTFE Manufacturers<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PTFE material certification EN 10204 explained Last updated:\u00a002\/2026\u00a0| Written by:\u00a0Content Team\u00a0| Reviewed by: Federico Lipparini Contact ISO International Organization for Standardization FDA Administration for Foods and Drugs RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances Initial Page When sourcing PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) for industrial, pharmaceutical, food, medical, or high-performance applications, verifying material quality, compliance, and traceability is essential. 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