1.1 This standard specifies that if there is no agreement between the purchaser and the supplier regarding the procedure for determining acceptance at the time of the contract for fasteners, the purchaser must conduct an acceptance inspection to determine the acceptability of a lot of fasteners. prescribe the procedures to be carried out at the time. Specific additions regarding acceptance may be included in individual product specifications (e.g. for bridle torque nuts). This procedure also applies in the event of a dispute regarding conformity with the provisions. 1.2 This standard applies to bolts, screws, studs, nuts, pins, washers, blind rivets and other related fasteners, but not for large capacity mechanical assemblies, for special purposes or for more sophisticated It does not apply to specially designed fasteners that require in-process control and lot traceability (see notes in the preamble). Procedures for these products shall be contractually agreed upon between supplier and purchaser. 1.3 This International Standard is applicable only to finished products and does not imply or include specific in-process control procedures or inspections during manufacturing. 1.4 For the manufacture of fasteners, accessories, treatments and semi-finished products (e.g. washers, nuts, plating, heat treatments and blanks) may be ordered by the fastener supplier to other suppliers. . In that case as well, the supplier of the final finished product shall be solely responsible for the quality of the fastening parts. The requirements of this standard apply only to the condition of fasteners at the time of delivery. If any treatment (e.g. plating) is performed after receipt, the requirement is invalidated. 1.5 Annex B (informative) provides guidance and commentary on the concept of this standard.