IATF 16949:2016 (1st edition) represents an innovative document, given the strong orientation to the customer, with inclusion of a number of consolidated previous customer specific requirements.
ISO/TS
16949 (1st edition) was originally created in 1999 by the International
Automotive Task Force (IATF) with the aim of harmonizing the different
assessment and certification systems worldwide in the supply chain for the
automotive sector. Other revisions were created (2nd edition in 2002, and
3rd edition in 2009) as necessary for either automotive sector enhancements or
ISO 9001 revisions. ISO/TS 16949 (along with supporting technical
publications developed by original equipment manufacturers [herein referred to
as OEMs] and their respective National Automotive Industry Associations)
introduced a common set of techniques and methods for common product and
process development for automotive manufacturing worldwide.
In preparation for migrating from ISO/TS 16949:2009 (3rd
edition) to this Automotive QMS Standard, IATF 16949, feedback was solicited
from certification bodies, auditors, suppliers, and OEMs to create IATF
16949:2016 (1st edition), which cancels and replaces ISO/TS 16949:2009 (3rd
edition).
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IATF maintains strong cooperation with ISO by continuing liaison committee
status ensuring continued alignment with ISO 9001.