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IATF 16949 Certification

What is IATF 16949 Certification?

We provide auditing services in the latest version of IATF 16949 Certification, 3rd Edition published in June 2009, Standard is for automotive industry Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 16949:2016 was introduced and developed by IATF (International Automotive Task Force) members and aligned by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) for publication.

As being an extended version and with MORE CONTROLS of ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. IAS provides value added audits as specified in the QMS for the design/development, production, and installation and servicing of automotive-related products. IAS ensures that the Organisation is more focused implementing such system in place to provide harmonised quality systems within the automotive supply chain, resulting in a focused and consistent approach.

IAS auditors with vast experience shall provide practically value added audits which enhances the organisation’s ability to create and maintain a robust system in order to provide more consistency in output through which customers are more happy and also brings in new customers for the organisation.

Key Features of IATF 16949 Certification

  • Quality improvement in product & process.
  • Confidence to the customers.
  • Common approach for managing Quality Management System.
  • Reassignment of resources to quality improvement.
  • Reduction in the multiple 3rd party registrations.

Who Needs IATF 16949 Certification?

Automotive OEMsVehicle manufacturers standardizing quality across their supply base
Tier 1 suppliersDirect suppliers to OEMs, where certification is often contractually mandatory
Tier 2 & 3 suppliersComponent and sub-component manufacturers in the automotive chain
Automotive parts & accessories makersProduction and service-part manufacturers

Benefits of IATF 16949 Certification

  • Help you to do business worldwide.
  • Reduces waste and prevents defects.
  • Flexible and easy to adopt.
  • Reduced operating costs.
  • Improved stakeholder relationships.
  • Specify the legal compliance.

Why Choose IAS?

As a leading IATF 16949 Certification body in India, IAS helps organizations to ensure the effectiveness of the IATF 16949 quality management by performing the conformity assessment with standard experts who are experienced auditors in performing audits and providing the certification.

Apart from management system certification, IAS also offers product certifications against numerous certification schemes such as CE Marking, GOST-R, Green, and more.

Refer to the frequently asked questions to get more details about the IATF 16949 certification! Kindly contact us to have a free discussion about the certification for your organization.

The Certification Process

Application

Share your scope, sites and headcount so we can tailor the certification plan.

Audit Planning

Our auditors review your quality management system and schedule the audit to match your complexity.

Stage 1 – Readiness Audit

We review your documentation and preparedness against IATF 16949 requirements.

Stage 2 – Implementation Audit

A full on-site audit confirms your QMS works in practice.

Conformity Review

An independent review confirms the findings once any non-conformities are closed.

Certification

IAS issues your IATF 16949 certificate, validating your automotive QMS.

IATF 16949 Certification — Frequently Asked Questions

What is IATF 16949?
The international automotive QMS standard, based on ISO 9001 with added automotive sector requirements.
Who needs IATF 16949 certification?
Organizations supplying the automotive industry, especially Tier 1/2/3 suppliers to OEMs.
What's the difference between IATF 16949 and ISO 9001?
IATF 16949 includes all of ISO 9001 plus automotive-specific requirements (the 5 core tools, defect prevention, supply-chain controls).
How long is the certificate valid?
Three years, maintained through annual surveillance audits.
How long does certification take?
Typically a few months depending on readiness, size, and number of sites.

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