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ISO 16949
The Certification of Quality Systems pursuant to ISO/TS 16949 is intended for automotive industries belonging to the network of suppliers of the main manufacturers, such as: VW, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Iveco, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, PSA, Renault, Chrysler, BMW, etc. It is also used by other suppliers of manufacturers that acknowledge the above-mentioned specification.
The ISO/TS 16949 specification is an extension of the international ISO 9000 standard series with specific requirements regarding sector and customer. It is the outcome of the harmonization of the following standards:
- The United States QS 9000 standard (with Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors).
- The German VDA 6.1.
- The French EAQF.
- The Italian AVSQ.
Those companies that have implemented a quality system pursuant to the ISO 9001:2000 series can extend the certification in order to include the aspects covered by the TS 16949. The ISO/TS 16949 certificate includes the certification pursuant to the ISO 9001:2000 series.
Advantages
The following are some of the advantages of this certification:
- A unique certificate recognized by the different manufacturers.
- Greater participation in the domestic and international market.
- Greater confidence from customers and employees.
- Optimization of audit processes due to their unification.
Accreditation and acknowledgment
TÜV Rheinland is accredited by the IATF (International Automotive Task Force) to audit and certify Quality Systems pursuant to the ISO/TS 16949 technical specification.