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EN 10204 defines four common types, from basic to full third-party inspection:

| Certificate Type | Who Validates? | Test Specificity | Typical Risk Level | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Manufacturer (Production) | No tests performed | Low / Non-critical | | 2.2 | Manufacturer (Production) | Generic tests | Moderate | | 3.1 | Manufacturer (QA Dept) | Specific tests | High / Safety Critical | | 3.2 | External Third Party | Specific tests | Very High / Regulated | en 10204.pdf

Yes. Modern revisions of the standard recognize electronic signatures and digital documents as valid, provided they are secure and tamper-proof. EN 10204 defines four common types, from basic