IATF 16949 is aligned with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems standard and fully respecting this structure and requirements.
Certification to IATF 16949 is mandatory for organizations who wish to manufacture parts for the automotive industry.
This means that an automotive organization seeking IATF 16949 certification must also comply with ISO 9001:2015.
Transition to IATF 16949 must be complete by September 14, 2018.
Quality management system requirements for automotive production and relevant service parts organisations.
The goal of this Automotive QMS standard is the development of a quality management system that provides for continual improvement, emphasising defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain.
This Automotive QMS Standard cannot be considered a stand-alone QMS Standard but has to be comprehended as a supplement to and used in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015.