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ISO/TS 16949 - Automotive Quality Certification

ISO/TS 16949 was developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), in cooperation with the International Standards Organisation (ISO).  The aim of this standard is to provide harmonised quality systems within the automotive supply chain, resulting in a focused and consistent approach.  The standard is based on the structure of ISO 9001 and the specific requirements of the automotive quality standard.  ISO/TS 16949:2009 aligns with ISO 9001:2008. Key points include:

• Improved product and process quality
• Additional confidence for global sourcing
• Reassignment of supplier resources to quality improvement
• Common quality system approach in the supply chain for supplier/sub-contractor development and consistency
• Reduction in multiple 3^rd party registrations

Some potential benefits of certification

An increasing number of companies are seeking to back up their processes with formal certification and the following potential benefits explain why:

• Certification is rapidly becoming a condition of supply
• Focused sector scheme allowing for a common approach
• Delivers cost savings
• Increases customer confidence
• Improved operational efficiency

Our Approach to Certification

VCA has more than 30 years experience of supporting the automotive industry, both in terms of vehicle and management systems certification and there is no doubt that this was a key factor in ensuring that we were one of the first to be recognised to certify against ISO/TS 16949.  One of the fundamental cornerstones of our service is the desire to focus on adding real value to your business.  Because of this VCA will not only use an assessment team with a full understanding of the standard, we will provide a team with detailed knowledge of your sector and the issues you face. VCA also understands that development and implementation of systems can be difficult so a number of current customers have benefited from pre-assessment audits or gap analysis days. 

To read more about the MSC service we provide and the processes involved, please follow this link: The Overall Certification Process  (PDF 824.5KB)

• The value of working with VCA (470.3KB)
• ISO / TS 16949 - Quality Standards and Related Schemes (PDF 846.6KB)
• The value of ISO certification in vehicle type approval(PDF 127.3KB)
• Complete an MSC Application Form (PDF 753KB)
•  Automotive Management Systems Certification brochure (1.8MB)

Related Information

• VCA Policy and the Certification Route (PDF 880.6KB)
• Fee Structure for Certification (PDF 61.5KB)
• Non-Conformance and Follow-Up Action (PDF 39KB)
• Conditions and Use of the Certification Mark (PDF 1.1MB)
• Appeals and Complaints (PDF 812.9KB)
• Cancellation, Suspension or Withdrawal of Certification (PDF 71.8KB)
• Assessment Recommendation Conditions and Notes (PDF 58.8KB)
•  VCA Accredited Scope (PDF 943.8KB)

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