ISO/TS 16949 to become IATF 16949:2016

IATF 16949:2016, the automotive quality management system (QMS) standard that’s based on ISO 9001 is published. All organizations currently certified to ISO/TS16949:2009 will need to successfully transition by 14th September 2018.

Latest update – October 1, 2016

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published IATF 16949:2016, replacing ISO/TS 16949:2009 as the quality management standard for the automotive industry.

IATF 16949:2016 is a Global Quality Management Standard for the automotive sector, outlining the requirements for an effective Quality Management System (QMS). Adherence to this business-critical standard is mandatory for many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and suppliers to the automotive industry.

Although it is no longer an international (ISO) standard, IATF 16949:2016 is to be implemented as a supplement to, and in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015 rather than being a standalone QMS. It will align with other key management system standards through the use of a structure and core text common to ISO’s Annex SL.

What do I need to do now?

You should make sure that you keep up-to-date with the changes to this standard.

Find out more about the transition process here.

Why is ISO/TS 16949 changing?

Some of the new enhancements to the automotive quality standard to address recent issues in the automotive industry include the following:

Requirements for safety-related parts and processes
Enhanced product traceability requirements to support latest regulatory changes
Requirements for products with embedded software
Warranty management process including addressing NTF (no trouble found) and use of automotive industry guidance
Clarification of sub-tier supplier management and development requirements
Addition of corporate responsibility requirements