Automotive - IATF 16949

Highest standards, innovation and quality for the automotive industry

A certified management system in accordance with IATF 16949 (formerly ISO/TS 16949) is the ticket to markets and customers. IATF 16949 was developed and published as a technical specification by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) on the basis of ISO 9001.

Today, IATF 16949 is regarded as the world’s leading quality standard in the automotive industry. It combines a series of quality standards of car manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in one certification.

TÜV Saarland Certification also in the Far East

In 2018, we established our branch in Shanghai, China. TÜV Saarland Certification (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. serves companies in the People’s Republic of China and other Asian countries from there. The scope of services includes the common system standards and IATF 16949.

Advantages of IATF 16949 certification

Establish an internationally recognised set of rules with IATF 16949 certification and avoid costly multiple certifications. By consistently tracking errors, you increase the trust and security of your customers and partners. You optimise your product and process quality, credibly document your performance worldwide and thereby increase your international market opportunities.

Certification lays the foundation for meaningful combined certification, for example with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001.

Furthermore, you reduce your costs by focussing the standard on prevention and planning and can use the resources freed up for other quality tasks.

A TÜV certificate in just a few steps – the process of your IATF 16949 certification

Your IATF 16949 certification is in experienced hands with us. We will guide you through the entire certification process and are always available to you as a contact partner.

  • Pre-audit (optional), as optimal preparation for the certification audit
  • Certification audit stage 1: Readiness assessment
  • Certification audit stage 2: Practical application
  • Issue of certificate & TÜV seal and registration in our TÜV certificate database
  • Monitoring and continuous optimisation (annually)
  • Re-certification (every three years)

VDA 6.X

Functioning processes in development and production are the key to the effective and efficient realisation of requirements in the automotive supply chain

VDA 6.1 QM system audit series production
VDA 6.2 QM system audit services
VDA 6.4 QM system audit production equipment

The VDA 6.1 standard – a possible alternative to IATF 16949 certification under certain conditions – is aimed at suppliers of vehicle parts. For service companies in the automotive industry, certification in accordance with VDA 6.2 is recommended. This is an important building block for holistic, modern service management and can be used by all organisations that are active in the automotive service environment. Suppliers of production equipment can be certified according to VDA 6.4. This volume serves to evaluate quality management systems in the area of production equipment for the automotive industry. It describes the QM system requirements for the manufacture of machines (series and individual/special machines), systems, devices, tools and test equipment.

TÜV certification – your advantages with TÜV Saarland Certification

  • Internationally recognised, accredited certification body
  • Personal contact and individual support for your company
  • TÜV experts support you in implementing the requirements safely and sustainably.
  • The independent assessment and the experience of the TÜV experts provide a precise, reliable statement on the status quo, potentials are revealed and the system is further optimised. Our independent TÜV experts with extensive industry experience are always available for you and are always informed about the latest standards.
  • With successful certification, you can also benefit from the TÜV brand, which has a very high level of recognition internationally, even exceeding 98% in Germany. Use our recognised TÜV seal for your marketing and set yourself apart from your competitors.

IATF 16949 is a standard that was developed by the IATF (International Automotive Task Force) based on the former ISO standard (ISO/TS 16949) and defines internationally recognized criteria for quality management in the automotive industry. The standard contains specific requirements that relate exclusively to products and processes in the automotive sector.

The internationally recognized set of rules is intended to continuously improve quality management in the automotive industry. The aim is to quickly identify and immediately rectify errors and risks along the entire supply chain and in the production process. Developed improvement approaches are also permanently checked for their effectiveness. The measures introduced are also intended to sustainably increase customer satisfaction in the automotive industry.

No, IATF 16949 is not an independent standard. It was developed by the International Automotive Task Force on the basis of ISO 9001. Rather, IATF 16949 should be seen as a supplement to this ISO standard, which is specifically geared towards automotive criteria. This means for your company: If your quality management is to be certified according to IATF 16949, you must also comply with ISO 9001.

IATF certification is only possible for organizations that manufacture and, if applicable, also design and develop products for the automotive industry, as well as for OEMs.
- Vehicles that are classified as “homologated vehicles” and are designed for use on public roads are eligible for IATF certification.
- The “automotive products” category includes all “spare parts and materials”.
- The certification body responsible for the IATF 16949 audit of a stand-alone remote support site must also audit at least one production site that this support site supports.

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