‘New version TS 16949:2016 has been issued on October 3rd, 2016, Please update your old system TS 16949:2009 as per the new version.’
ISO/TS 16949:2016 is an ISO Technical Specification, developed by The International Automotive Task Force (IATF), in conjunction with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It aligns the existing American (QS-9000), German (VDA6.1), French (EAQF) and Italian (AVSQ) automotive quality systems standards within the global automotive industry, with the aim of eliminating the need for multiple certifications to satisfy multiple customer requirements.
Together with ISO 9001:2015, ISO/TS 16949:2016 specifies the quality system requirements for the design/development, production, installation and servicing of automotive related products. In addition, there are customer specific requirements that are required by individual subscribing vehicle manufacturers.