IATF 16949 CERTIFICATION

What is IATF 16949?

IATF 16949 management system specifies the requirements of a quality management system for automotive production. Born from the need for a globally harmonised quality management system requirements document, IATF 16949 was published in October 2016. It supersedes the automotive standard ISO/TS 16949, which is no longer valid. IATF 16949 certification requirements include the following key aspects:

• Product safety
• Risk management and contingency planning
• Requirements for embedded software
• Change and warranty management
• Management of sub-tier suppliers

Our free whitepaper provides further Information about the certification requirement and process.

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Why is certification to IATF 16949 important?

Obtaining the IATF 16949 certification demonstrates that your company has met extensive requirements to create a process of continuous improvement with an emphasis on defect prevention and reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. The technical specification is implemented for all branches of manufacturers and suppliers of products or production materials, services such as heat treatment or galvanising, and other products specified by automotive customers such as the constituent parts of vehicles.

Certification to this technical specification is recognised by leading automotive manufacturers and OEMs. Most leading manufacturers will only work with companies that hold IATF 16949 certification, as they insist that suppliers adhere to the strict technical specifications laid out in the standard.