IATF 16949 (formerly ISO/TS 16949), in conjunction with ISO 9001, defines the quality management system requirements for the design and development, production and, when relevant, installation and service of automotive-related products.

IATF 16949 is applicable to sites of the organization where customer-specified parts, for production and/or service, are manufactured.

Supporting functions, whether on-site or remote (such as design centres, corporate headquarters and distribution centres), form part of the site audit as they support the site, but cannot obtain stand-alone certification to IATF 16949.

IATF 16949 can be applied throughout the automotive OEM supply chain.

【 Reference: http://www.iso.org/iso/catalogue_detail?csnumber=52844】