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title: "EN 12373 — Citation Detail"
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  European Norm covering anodizing of aluminium and aluminium alloys, published in multiple parts covering general specifications, sulphuric acid anodizing, hard 
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## Abstract

European Norm covering anodizing of aluminium and aluminium alloys, published in multiple parts covering general specifications, sulphuric acid anodizing, hard anodizing, chromic acid anodizing, decorative anodizing, and various test methods. Used widely in the European architectural and industrial aluminium supply chain. Substantial alignment with ISO 7599 family but with some EU-specific provisions for QUALANOD certification.

## Source details

- **Type:** Standard
- **Year:** 2001
- **Edition:** Multi-part standard (parts 1-19 cover specific aspects)
- **Issuer / Authors:** European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
- **Official source:** <https://standards.cencenelec.eu/dyn/www/f?p=205:32:0::::FSP_ORG_ID,FSP_LANG_ID:130,25>
- **Access:** Paywalled via national standards bodies (DIN, BSI, AFNOR, etc.)
- **Last verified:** 2026-05-21

## Related references

- [ISO 7599](/reference/iso-7599-2018) — standard, 2018