Get in touch for a free quote from one of our experienced team to get your IATF 16949 accreditation journey started. Our quotes will reflect your organization's specific requirements.
Help You Prepare
Our team will get in touch to outline the process and explain the plan for your initial assessment. We can also signpost you to any resources that you might find useful on your journey to becoming certified.
Identify Gaps
Referred to as a “Stage one assessment”, our auditor will conduct an initial review of your management system to determine if the core requirements of the standard are being met. We will provide a detailed report outlining the areas you need to focus on in order to comply with the requirements.
In-Depth Review
When you are ready, an auditor will conduct a “Stage two assessment” to establish if your organization meets the standard’s requirements. We review actions taken to address findings raised at Stage One, and our auditor will make a recommendation as to whether certification can be issued based on the audit outcomes.
Certification Issued
Following a review by our Compliance Team, a decision will be made as to whether your certification can be issued.
For more details about the certification process please click here.
Get in touch for a free quote from one of our experienced team to get your IATF 16949 accreditation journey started. Our quotes will reflect your organization's specific requirements.
Help You Prepare
Our team will get in touch to outline the process and explain the plan for your initial assessment. We can also signpost you to any resources that you might find useful on your journey to becoming certified.
Identify Gaps
Referred to as a “Stage one assessment”, our auditor will conduct an initial review of your management system to determine if the core requirements of the standard are being met. We will provide a detailed report outlining the areas you need to focus on in order to comply with the requirements.
In-Depth Review
When you are ready, an auditor will conduct a “Stage two assessment” to establish if your organization meets the standard’s requirements. We review actions taken to address findings raised at Stage One, and our auditor will make a recommendation as to whether certification can be issued based on the audit outcomes.
Certification Issued
Following a review by our Compliance Team, a decision will be made as to whether your certification can be issued.
For more details about the certification process please click here.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) is an “ad hoc” group of automotive manufacturers and their respective trade associations, formed to provide improved quality products to automotive customers worldwide. Specifically, the purposes for which the IATF was established are:
The objective going forward is to maintain the credibility and improve the value of IATF 16949 certifications.
Based on OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) perceptions and IATF data analysis, there needed to be a strategy to:
Most auto/vehicle manufacturers, require IATF 16949 certification because it is internationally recognized – this will help you on a global scale.
The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) is dedicated to ensuring automotive consumers can trust IATF 16949 certification. They are committed to a certification process that results in the parts produced by an IATF 16949 certified facility meet established quality standards.
The IAOB was established to:
The 6th Edition of the IATF 16949 Rules, published on March 31st, 2024, becomes effective on January 1, 2025, replacing the 5th Edition and all associated Sanctioned Interpretations (SI) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
More details can be found here.