ISO 10545-1-2014 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10545-1:2014 — Ceramic tiles — Part 1: Sampling and basis for acceptance. Specifies rules and procedures for batching, sampling, inspection and the criteria for acceptance or rejection of ceramic tile deliveries (available in English and French).

Abstract

ISO 10545-1:2014 defines the sampling methods, batch definitions, sample sizes and inspection/acceptance rules to be used when assessing conformity of ceramic tiles to specified requirements. It provides the basis for routine quality control and contractual acceptance between suppliers and purchasers.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed in ISO periodic review)
• Publication date: 2014 (published late September / October 2014; commonly listed as 30 September 2014)
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 91.100.23 — Ceramic tiles
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2014)
• Number of pages: 8

Key bibliographic and status details as published by ISO and standard distributors.

Scope

This part of ISO 10545 specifies rules for batching, sampling, inspection and the basis for acceptance/rejection of ceramic tiles supplied in lots. It applies to routine inspection and contractual acceptance procedures rather than to the determination of physical or performance properties (which are covered in other parts of ISO 10545).

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of a batch/lot and rules for partitioning consignments for inspection.
• Sampling plans and required sample sizes for inspection and testing.
• Inspection procedures and allowable nonconformities (surface defects, dimensional faults, visual defects) for acceptance decisions.
• Criteria and rules for acceptance, rejection and rework of batches.
• Reporting and documentation requirements for sampled lots and test results.

These elements form the procedural backbone for using the ISO 10545 series to verify ceramic tile conformity in manufacturing and trade.

Typical use and users

Used by ceramic tile manufacturers, factory quality-control teams, independent testing laboratories, importers/exporters, specifiers, architects, purchasing departments and conformity assessment bodies. It is applied when defining acceptance criteria in contracts, performing incoming inspection at warehouses, or establishing routine production checks.

Related standards

ISO 10545-1 is part of the ISO 10545 series covering test methods for ceramic tiles (for example: ISO 10545-2 on dimensions and surface quality, ISO 10545-3 on water absorption and density, ISO 10545-13 on chemical resistance, and other parts addressing mechanical and physical test methods). The series groups standardized test and inspection methods used together for complete assessment of ceramic tile products.

Keywords

ceramic tiles; sampling; sampling plan; acceptance criteria; inspection; batching; quality control; ISO 10545-1; tile acceptance; lot inspection

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10545-1:2014 is the ISO standard that sets out sampling, batching and acceptance rules for ceramic tiles. It defines how to draw samples from a delivery and how to decide whether a batch is accepted or rejected.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedural matters: definition of lots/batches, sampling plans and sizes, inspection approaches, reporting and the acceptance/rejection rules used when assessing ceramic tile consignments. It does not replace the specific test methods for physical or chemical properties, which are given in other parts of ISO 10545.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, QA/QC staff, testing laboratories, purchasers, specifiers, importers/exporters and conformity assessment bodies use this standard when establishing or verifying acceptance procedures for tile deliveries.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10545-1:2014 replaced the 1995 edition and remains the current edition; the publication was reviewed and confirmed during ISO's periodic review cycle (confirmed in 2025), so the 2014 edition is the active version.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 of the ISO 10545 series. Other parts of the series define specific test methods for dimensions, water absorption, strength, chemical resistance and other performance properties used together with Part 1 for full conformity assessment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Ceramic tiles; sampling; acceptance; batching; inspection; quality control; lot inspection; ISO 10545.