IATF 16949:2016

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Product quality throughout the automotive supply chain

Product quality throughout the automotive supply chain
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IATF 16949:2016

Demonstrate your commitment to quality products and services throughout the supply chain with the internationally recognized automotive Quality Management System (QMS) standard IATF 16949:2016.

With worldwide coverage and a team of dedicated experts BSI is fully recognized by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) to issue certificates for IATF 16949:2016.

Download a copy of our certificate from IATF.

Difference between IATF 16949:2016 and ISO/TS 16949

IATF 16949:2016, the automotive Quality Management System (QMS) standard, that’s based on ISO 9001, is published. All organizations currently certified to ISO/TS16949:2009 will need to successfully transition by 14th September 2018. We have produced some new informative support material to help you understand the new standard and plan a smooth transition for your organization. 

The latest version of the rules for the transition from ISO/TS 16949 to IATF 16949 has been published by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). If you have not already completed the transition, you should download a copy, as there are some important changes in the rules that you should to be aware of.

If you are still certified to ISO/TS 16949 you will still need to upgrade to IATF 16949 by 14 September 2018 or you may be at risk of losing your certification.

Our IATF 16949:2016 transition guide gives you a clause by clause overview of the new standard.

Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) provides answers to common questions regarding the transition process to IATF 16949:2016.

What is IATF 16949:2016?

IATF 16949 is an ISO technical specification that corresponds to existing US, German, French and Italian standards for automotive quality systems in the global automotive industry. The standard was published in October 2016 and replaces the ISO/TS 16949 standard. The standard describes the quality system requirements for the design, development, production, installation and maintenance of automotive related products.

ISO/TS 16949 was developed by the industry itself: the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) formulated the standard to drive improvements in the supply chain and in the certification process. In fact, certification under this specification is mandatory for most of the leading car manufacturers in order to continue doing business.

IATF 16949 is relevant to all companies in the automotive supply chain, from small manufacturers to multi-location multinationals, anywhere in the world. However, the standard only applies to those locations where production or service parts for the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) market are produced.

Organizations seeking to enter the automotive market must wait to be placed on a customer's list of potential suppliers to the automotive industry before they can be certified under this specification.

The benefits of IATF 16949:2016

This new standard will help you to:

  • Get recognized as a world-class automotive supplier
  • Integrate with other management system standards
  • Bring quality and continual improvement to the heart of the organization
  • Increase involvement of your leadership team
  • Mitigate risk and improve opportunity management with a greater application of risk-based thinking

Latest update: BSI Remote Audits

Following the publication of Rev 5 of IATFs Global Waivers and Measures in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) on 31 October 2020, BSI is now able to offer IATF 16949 audits remotely in approved circumstances.

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Your IATF 16949:2016 certification journey

So whether you are just getting started with IATF 16949:2016, you are already implementing the standard, or you are about to gain certification, we can help you to benefit from IATF 16949:2016.

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