This document summarizes the key areas of impact for clients from the 4th edition Rules for achieving and maintaining IATF recognition for ISO/TS 16949. Some of the main changes include:
- The audit program has a 3 year audit cycle and certificate cycle with defined timing for surveillance and recertification audits.
- Each manufacturing site requires a separate certificate and no corporate or single certificates are permitted.
- Clients must notify certification bodies of any changes that could affect their management system and failure to do so could result in certificate withdrawal.
- Certification bodies must follow strict requirements for audits, nonconformities, impartiality and managing appeals/complaints.
- Clients are responsible for