QEHSStandards
IATF 16949 — Automotive QualityIATF 16949
The global quality management standard for automotive production and service parts.
IATF 16949:2016 (developed by IATF, published with ISO 9001:2015 as a foundation) adds automotive-specific requirements: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and customer-specific requirements (CSRs) from OEMs. Required for Tier 1 and often Tier 2 automotive suppliers. Certification is by IATF-recognised CBs; annual surveillance audits are mandatory.