The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) is currently drafting a new edition of ISO/TS 16949:2002 - Rules for achieving IATF recognition. This document specifies the rules that Certification Bodies (CBs) must follow when assessing organizations to ISO/TS 16949.

The IATF is looking to CBs such as Intertek for input before the new rules are released in the 4th quarter of 2008. Intertek has reviewed this draft for the IATF and provided feedback.

The proposed revision will give CBs better guidance when planning and scheduling audits. Some of the changes that may impact our clients include:

• More clearly defined requirements for the audit cycle.
• Some changes to audit planning – the items requested by the CB prior to the audit for audit-planning purposes.
• Specific timelines for the decertification process.
• IATF-recognized auditors will be subject to a new training and evaluation process.

Learn more about ISO/TS 16949, or contact us with any questions.