IATF 16949 Certification

IATF 16949 Certification Overview

We provide auditing services in compliance with the latest version of IATF 16949 Certification, the 3rd Edition published in June 2009. This standard focuses on the Quality Management System (QMS) for the automotive industry. Developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) members and aligned with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 16949:2016 serves as the foundation for this certification.

Distinguished as an extended version, IATF 16949 includes MORE CONTROLS compared to the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. Ocean Standard Certification delivers value-added audits aligned with the QMS for the design/development, production, installation, and servicing of automotive-related products. Our goal is to ensure that organizations implement a system that promotes harmonized quality systems within the automotive supply chain, fostering a focused and consistent approach.

Our experienced auditors at Ocean Standard Certification bring practical value to audits, enhancing an organization’s capability to establish and maintain a robust system. This approach results in increased consistency in output, customer satisfaction, and the attraction of new customers.

Key Features of IATF 16949 Standard Certification:

» Quality improvement in product & process.
» Confidence for customers.
» Common approach for managing Quality Management System.
» Reassignment of resources to quality improvement.
» Reduction in multiple 3rd party registrations.

Benefits of IATF 16949 Certification:

» Enables global business operations.
» Reduces waste and prevents defects.
» Flexible and easy to adopt.
» Lowers operating costs.
» Improves stakeholder relationships.
» Ensures legal compliance.