This document contains the Rules for achieving and maintaining IATF recognition related to IATF 16949. Now in its 5th Edition, the document is commonly referred to as "Rule 5th". It includes the criteria for certification body recognition, certification body audit process, certification body auditor qualifications, and IATF 16949 certificates. This document replaces "Rules 4th Edition" and encompasses previous Sanctioned Interpretations and Rules related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) issued by the IATF prior to the release of this document.
Global Overview of the First 3-Year IATF 16949 Certification Cycle
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1.0 : Eligibility for Certification to IATF 16949
Chapter 2.0 : IATF Requirements for Certification Bodies
Chapter 3.0 : Certification Body Contract Requirements with the Client
Chapter 4.0 : Resource Requirements
Chapter 5.0 : IATF 16949 Audit Process General Requirements
Chapter 6.0 : Audits
Chapter 7.0 : Other Audit Types
Chapter 8.0 : Certificate Decertification Process
Chapter 9.0 : Records Required of the Certification Body
Chapter 10.0 : Terms and Definitions
Annex 1.1 : Table for Verifying the Completeness of the Process - Oriented Auditing Versus IATF 16949 Requirements
Annex 1.2 : Example Table for Verifying the Auditing of Manufacturing on All Shifts
Annex 2 : Audit Day Calculation Examples
Annex 3 : Table for Documenting the Output of the Audit Planning Process
Annex 4 : Eligibility Criteria for the Certificate Structure
