Benefits of Certification Benefits of ISO/TS 16949 certification include: • Improved product and process quality, which can reduce costs • Ability to gain supplier of choice status with many of the world's largest automotive manufacturers that require certification to ISO/TS • Easier integration into existing quality management programs as ISO/TS 16949 is based on ISO 9001 The NSF-ISR process is about making sure you meet your customer's requirements and conform to the specification. We offer value-added auditing focused on performance. Our approach ensures that our audits bring value to your business and supply chain. Certification Process The NSF-ISR ISO/TS 16949 management systems certification process consists of these steps: • Application and Contract Your company submits an application and signs a contract (master agreement).

• Audit Team Assignment NSF-ISR assigns an auditor team. • Document Review We perform a document review (when required) for the management system (MS) and issue a report of conformance or nonconformance. • On-Site Readiness Review (ORR-Stage 1 Audit) As the first stage of the certification process, NSF-ISR verifies readiness of the MS to continue with the certification process. • Certification Audit (Stage 2) Our audit team conducts an on-site audit to verify conformity to the specified standard. • Independent Review A certification board reviewer recommends the final certification/recertification decision. • Notification of Certification We notify your organization in writing, issue the certificate and publish the certification in our online listings.

• Surveillance Audits NSF-ISR performs semiannual or annual audits to verify the MS is being maintained. • Reassessment NSF-ISR performs reassessment audits in accordance with requirements. IATF The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) announced on August 9 that they will publish a new International Standard under the name IATF to replace ISO/TS in October 2016. This standard will define the requirements for a quality management system for organizations in the automotive industry, including automotive production, service and/or accessory parts organizations.

ISO/TS 16949. ISO/TS 16949 is a technical specification for the design and development of automotive-related products. This standard defines the quality management system requirements and is applied throughout the automotive supply chain. AZ - Phoenix, CA - San Diego, CA - San Francisco, CO - Denver.

It will be aligned with and refer to the most recent version of ISO’s quality management systems standard, ISO 9001:2015. According to the, IATF will “fully respect ISO 9001:2015 structure and requirements” and is not a stand-alone QMS, but is to be implemented with ISO 9001:2015. IATF is ensuring continued alignment with ISO 9001 by maintaining strong cooperation with ISO through participation in ISO/TC176. Requirements for certification to IATF were updated to the 5th Edition on November 1, 2016, and are available for purchase from. Guidance for the transition from ISO/TS to IATF was updated for a second time on November 21, 2016. The revised document can be.

Information Guide Use the NSF-ISR IATF Information Guide to identify areas of the standard that have been updated. We will continue to update this guide as new information on the standard becomes available.

Ynab 4 Activation Keygens Maj here. Webinars NSF-ISR will be hosting a number of webinars aimed at keeping you up to date with progress of the IATF 16949 standard. NSF-ISR will keep you informed about the implementation process.

We will also host webinars supporting your organization to make registering to the standard more straight-forward. You can download the entire series of webinars on demand at no cost. Upgrade Planner and Delta Checklist NSF-ISR has developed an exclusive document that captures areas of new requirements, changes and updates from the previous version of the standard. Once completed, you can send it to your NSF-ISR Lead Auditor to confirm the effective implementation of your IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management System. Frequently Asked Questions We have compiled a number of answers to questions that your organization may have regarding the IATF 16949 transition. Next Steps Next steps for current TS registrants include gaining familiarity with the new ISO 9001:2015 structure and requirements as this will be contained within the TS requirements.

Any knowledge gained through this process will be utilized during the TS transition. NSF-ISR has created several tools to assist clients in understanding the structural changes for migrating from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015. These resources include a readiness assessment, transition guide, on-demand webinars and an upgrade planner and delta checklist. They can be accessed through the ISO 9001:2015 Revision tab on the. For information about other transitioning management systems standards, visit our.

This is the global technical specification and quality management standard for the automotive industry. Based on ISO 9001:2015, it was published in October 2016 and replaces ISO/TS 16949. It is designed to be used in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015 and contains supplemental requirements specific to the automotive industry rather than being a standalone QMS.

It brings together standards from across Europe and the US. IATF outlines everything you need to know about achieving best practice when designing, developing, manufacturing, installing or servicing automotive products.