IATF 16949 Automotive Certification Scheme
Establish your conformity to automotive industry standards
The global automotive industry upholds rigorous and specific standards of quality for vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers of products and production materials. OEMs and suppliers recognise the importance of complying with these standards to remain competitive. Aligning to a quality management system with ISO 9001 as a basis is also important for increasing profitability by reducing problems and risks in the supply chain.
The revised automotive industry standard for quality management - IATF 16949 - was published in October 2016, replacing the former standard IATF 16949. Aligning to a quality management system for the industry (IATF 16949 16949) is therefore important for increasing profitability by reducing problems and risks in the supply chain.
IATF 16949 Automotive Management System Certification is a mandatory requirement for all leading vehicle manufacturers. IATF 16949Automotive Management System Certification is important, as it helps the automotive industry greatly in terms of standardization and improvement across the supply chains.
IATF 16949 Automotive Management System Certification applies to manufacturers, as well as Tier 1 suppliers (provide components that fits required specifications, such as seats, electronic modules, windows, etc, directly to the OEM), and Tier 2 suppliers (supply directly to tier one suppliers).
As an automotive supplier, IATF 16949 Automotive Management System Certification will help you make continuous improvements to your system and process efficiency and effectiveness, prevent defects, reduce waste in the supply chain, and most importantly, increase customer satisfaction.
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IATF 16949 specifies the requirements of ISO 9001 for automotive production. Born from the need for a globally harmonised quality management system requirements document, IATF 16949 was developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and the ISO technical committee. This technical specification combines all previous and published national automotive quality standards such as QS-9000, VDA 6.1, EAQF 94 and AVSQ.
IATF 16949 Automotive Management System Certification eliminates the need for compliance to multiple third party registrations in different countries, as majority of leading vehicle manufacturers make ISO/TS 16949 a mandatory certification requirement for their suppliers before doing any business.
The IATF 16949 Automotive Management System Certification enables companies to an establish an effective Quality Management Systems relating to the design, development, production, installation and servicing of all automotive related products and components. It is applicable to sites where customer specific parts, for production and servicing, are made.
Why is it important?
Obtaining the IATF 16949 certification demonstrates that your company has met the quality management system 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.
How can we help you?
TÜV SÜD provides the expertise and experience to assess your organisation to the requirements of IATF16949 and other industry-accepted standards. Our services help your company to gain the confidence of major suppliers and manufacturers in the automotive industry. In addition to offering comprehensive evaluations and reports, we can provide you with our TÜV SÜD certification marks, which are globally recognised and synonymous with quality and safety.
Our suite of services enables you to establish your company’s conformity to the IATF 16949 technical specification.
- Audits
As an official contracted IATF Certification Body, we conduct audits according to IATF 16949 certification rules. Our expert auditors are among the most experienced automotive assessors in the industry and can support you in gaining a competitive edge. - Certification
Once your company has achieved a positive result in an audit, we will provide an IATF-registered IATF16949 certificate. - Entry into IATF Database
As a certified ISO/TS 16949 client, TÜV SÜD will enter your company into the IATF Database. This is used to inform all automotive OEMs that your company has a valid IATF16949 certification.
TÜV SÜD has over 100 years of experience in automotive solutions, working with top OEMs and suppliers across the entire value chain. Our highly qualified auditors are conveniently available in all key regions across the globe. Your company can take advantage of our many local TÜV SÜD offices for immediate and cost-effective support.
Our certifications are among the most reputed worldwide. We are an official IATF-contracted and registered Certification Body. So by choosing TÜV SÜD, your certification will be instantly recognised by automotive OEMs everywhere.
IATF 16949 specifies the requirements of ISO 9001 for automotive production. Born from the need for a globally harmonised quality management system requirements document, IATF 16949 was developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and the ISO technical committee. This technical specification combines all previous and published national automotive quality standards such as QS-9000, VDA 6.1, EAQF 94 and AVSQ.
IATF 16949 Automotive Management System Certification eliminates the need for compliance to multiple third party registrations in different countries, as majority of leading vehicle manufacturers make ISO/TS 16949 a mandatory certification requirement for their suppliers before doing any business.
The IATF 16949 Automotive Management System Certification enables companies to an establish an effective Quality Management Systems relating to the design, development, production, installation and servicing of all automotive related products and components. It is applicable to sites where customer specific parts, for production and servicing, are made.
Why is it important?
Obtaining the IATF 16949 certification demonstrates that your company has met the quality management system 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.
How can we help you?
TÜV SÜD provides the expertise and experience to assess your organisation to the requirements of IATF16949 and other industry-accepted standards. Our services help your company to gain the confidence of major suppliers and manufacturers in the automotive industry. In addition to offering comprehensive evaluations and reports, we can provide you with our TÜV SÜD certification marks, which are globally recognised and synonymous with quality and safety.
Our suite of services enables you to establish your company’s conformity to the IATF 16949 technical specification.
- Audits
As an official contracted IATF Certification Body, we conduct audits according to IATF 16949 certification rules. Our expert auditors are among the most experienced automotive assessors in the industry and can support you in gaining a competitive edge. - Certification
Once your company has achieved a positive result in an audit, we will provide an IATF-registered IATF16949 certificate. - Entry into IATF Database
As a certified ISO/TS 16949 client, TÜV SÜD will enter your company into the IATF Database. This is used to inform all automotive OEMs that your company has a valid IATF16949 certification.
TÜV SÜD has over 100 years of experience in automotive solutions, working with top OEMs and suppliers across the entire value chain. Our highly qualified auditors are conveniently available in all key regions across the globe. Your company can take advantage of our many local TÜV SÜD offices for immediate and cost-effective support.
Our certifications are among the most reputed worldwide. We are an official IATF-contracted and registered Certification Body. So by choosing TÜV SÜD, your certification will be instantly recognised by automotive OEMs everywhere.
Your benefits at a glance
- Save money - via a one-stop service provider that avoids the need for multiple supplier and third-party assessments.
- Save time - by combining audits with ISO 9001 to achieve a faster turnaround.
- Minimise risk - by ensuring conformity to the international automotive standard requirements.
- Gain recognition and reputation for your brand - with an ISO/TS certificate from TÜV SÜD that is widely recognised and highly respected within the global automotive industry.