IATF 16949-2016 Transition
IATF 16949-2016 Transition
IATF 16949:2016 was released on 1 October 2016. It replaces ISO/TS 16949:2009. This standard,
along with applicable customer-specific requirements and ISO 9001:2015, defines the quality
management system requirements for automotive production and service parts organizations. IATF
16949 is to be understood as a supplement to and used in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015. IATF
16949:2016 can be purchased from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) at www.aiag.org.
ISO 9001:2015 can be purchased form the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) at
www.iso.org.
Similar to ISO 9001:2015, all organizations certified to ISO/TS 16949:2016 must complete their
transition by 14 September 2018. In order to ensure that this timing is met, after 1 October 2017, no
audits of any type shall be conducted to ISO/TS 16949:2009. All organizations should transition to
the new standard in accordance with their normal audit cycle/allowable timing requirements.
Transitioning on a special audit or a transfer audit is not allowed. The duration of the transition audit
will be equivalent to a recertification audit. As such, a new audit cycle starts, and a new three-year
certificate is issued after Veto Power approval of the audit.
The earliest possible date to conduct a transition audit is 1 January 2017. This will allow all auditors
to complete their required training. Pre-assessments are not allowed for already certified
organizations.
There are many new requirements in IATF 16949. PJR will be conducting free one-hour webinars
on the new standard and the transition process. Currently scheduled dates include Thursday,
November 17, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time and Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.
Eastern Time. In addition, PJR will be holding free four-hour seminars on the new standard and
transition process on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in Troy, MI. Morning and afternoon sessions will
be held. This live training will provide a more in-depth explanation of the requirements and allow
time for more questions and answers.