IATF 16949:2016

IATF 16949 transition window is closed

The last official day to transition your ISO/TS 16949 management system to IATF 16949 was 14 September 2018. Even if you haven’t started, it’s never too late to adapt your quality management system and experience the benefits of the new standard.

Though your certificate has now expired, BSI can still help you achieve certification. The sooner you get in touch, the sooner we can help.


Why did the standard change?

Some of the new enhancements to the automotive quality standard to address recent issues in the automotive industry include the following:

  • Requirements for safety-related parts and processes
  • Enhanced product traceability requirements to support latest regulatory changes
  • Requirements for products with embedded software
  • Warranty management process including addressing NTF (no trouble found) and use of automotive industry guidance
  • Clarification of sub-tier supplier management and development requirements
  • Addition of corporate responsibility requirements