IATF Rules 6th edition impacts on IATF 16949 compliance

The IATF 16949 standard was first named ISO/TS 16949 (1st Edition) and created in 1999 by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) with the aim to harmonise system assessment and certification in the supply chain of the automotive industry sector. The latest update, IATF 16949:2016 (1st Edition) standard, was published to replace the old standard ISO/TS 16949:2009 (3rd Edition).

The IATF has published rules for achieving and maintaining IATF recognition (IATF Rules). These IATF rules are binding on the IATF-recognised certification bodies, but there are also specific requirements that should be understood by any organisation certified to IATF 16949.

IATF has published a new edition of IATF rules. The new 6th Edition IATF Rules will be fully implemented by 1st January 2025 to replace the old version of the 5th Edition. Some changes will affect the organisations certified to IATF 16949 in maintaining their certification.

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Organisations certified to IATF 16949 must review the Quality Management System and all procedures to identify gaps in compliance with IATF 16949 and IATF Rules 6th edition.
Mandatory activities, such as management reviews and internal audits, must be conducted according to the required intervals outlined in IATF 16949. Relevant documentation must be submitted to the certification body at least 30 calendar days prior to the scheduled audit date to ensure compliance and readiness.

Ensuring compliance with the IATF rules 6th edition

The IATF recommends that organisations purchase IATF Rules 6th Edition as reference awareness of IATF certification processes on the IATF Publication page.

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