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22 May 2019
The GM Customer Specific Requirements have been updated since the last post on May 1, 2019. Please replace that file with the file below.
17 May 2019
The IATF New Auditor Training and Evaluation Process (Phase 2) will be launched globally in September 2019. Please see CB Communique below for more details.
03 May 2019
Volkswagen AG has issued their IATF Guidance on the application of Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) and Supplier Codes. The file can be found below.
01 May 2019
GM has updated their Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949:2016. Below is their revised document
- General Motors Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949:2016 – Effective June 1, 2019 – document revised, see above post on May 21st
The Minimum Automotive Quality Management System Requirements for Sub-Tier Suppliers for IATF 1694 (MAQMSR) is now applicable to GM and is included in their customer specifics.
The link name for the MAQMSR has been changed to Minimum Automotive Quality Management System Requirements for Sub-Tier Suppliers for IATF 16949 – September 2017, eliminating OEM references in the link name, but the MAQMSR document contents and web link have not changed with the addition of GM to its applicability.
Groupe Renault has also added their OEM Quick Reference Guide. Their document is below
01 April 2019
The FCA US LLC OEM Scorecard Training and Quiz Modules on the IATF ADP have been updated. Please see below CB Communique 2019-003 for more details
FCA Italy SpA has updated their Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949:2016. Below is their revised document.
18 March 2019
The IATF has approved additional IATF 16949:2016 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 23 through 26). Please click the link below to open the file.
IATF 16949:2016 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) #23-26 issued in March 2019
17 December 2018
IATF Transfer Requirements for clients certified to IATF 16949 by SABS
The contract between the former IATF-recognized certification body SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) and the IATF (International Automotive Task Force) was terminated effective 13th December 2018.
In the document below, clients will find a set of requirements and special waivers that were approved by the IATF to minimize the impact and assist clients that intend to maintain an IATF-recognized IATF 16949 certification by an IATF-recognized certification body.
13 September 2018
IATF 16949 Transition Update
As indicated in the IATF 16949 Transition Strategy, all ISO/TS 16949 certificates will automatically expire on 14th September 2018, including any certificates in suspension status.
For those organizations that have not yet conducted a transition audit to IATF 16949:2016 as of 14th September 2018, an initial audit will be required.
In line with the IATF 16949 Transition Strategy, no Stage 1 Readiness Review is required as long as the initial certification audit to IATF 16949:2016 is conducted by 14th March 2019 (which is within 6 months of 14th September 2018). In this situation, the certification body is not required to request a waiver from the relevant Oversight Office. Please reference the IATF 16949 Transition Strategy, Revision 6 dated 13th June 2018 (see point D for transition timing requirements on page 13 and FAQ 20).
22 May 2018
IATF Transfer Requirements for clients certified to ISO/TS 16949 or IATF 16949 by Vinçotte NV
The contract between the former IATF-recognized certification body Vinçotte NV and the IATF (International Automotive Task Force) was terminated effective 1 May 2018.
In the document below, clients will find a set of requirements and special waivers that were approved by the IATF to minimize the impact and assist clients that intend to maintain an IATF-recognized IATF 16949 certification by an IATF-recognized certification body.