TS Comm Rules-3-R5

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As of October 1st2013 with the release of revised version of IATF Rules (4 thedition) for the automotive industry related to the

technical specification ISO/TS 16949, there have been some fundamental changes in the certification process. These changes

apply to the certified companies as well as to all of the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) approved certification bodies.

All certification activities (audits) that will occur from April 1 st 2014; have to be performed according to the new certification rules. All

affected certificates must be adjusted no later than 01.04.2015.

The knowledge about the contents of the certification requirements, as well as the associated SIs (Sanctioned Interpretations) and theFAQs are mandatory and essential for certified companies and certification bodies.

SIs and FAQs are available on IATFs homepagewww.iatfglobaloversight.orgfor free.

Background for the revising the certification requirements was:

Incorporation of the Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Specification of requirements and elimination of interpretation worthy passages of the 3rdEdition

Incorporation of experiences in applying the 3rdeditions certification requirements

Consideration of ISO/IEC 17021:2011

Current changes to ISO/TS16949 Certification Schemebased on revised IATFRules 4thEdition

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Summary of Major Changes

Elimination of the extended workbench / site extensions

Participation of consultants in the audit

Information by the company to the certification body about changes in the company

Calculation day laborers

Change of the auditors in an audit cycle

Information of the company before the audit

Additional audit time

Non-conformity management after the audit

Timing between audits

100% resolved non-conformities

Verification of effective implementation of corrective actions

Issuance of Certificates

Special auditsThe most important changes for thecertified company

Elimination of the extended workbench / site extensions ( Ref:IATF communiqu 2013-006)

Locations with extended workbenches must certify the workbenches asa separate site starting April 1st2014. Those sites will receive their own

certificate. Based on IATF communiqu 2013-006

www.iatfglobaloversight.org, a new stage 2 audit will be performed

and new certificate will be issued

Participation of consultants in the audit (Ref: IATF Rules 4thEditionsec.3.1g)

As per the revised IATF Rules 4th Edition, Consultants should not

participate in the audit.

Information by the company to the certification body aboutchanges in the company (Ref: IATF Rules 4th Edition sec 3.2)

If any changes within the company are not reported to the certification

body, then this will be interpreted as breach of contract and may lead to

the withdrawal of ISO/TS 16949 certificate. This information should be

provided in the prescribed format Updated / Audit planning

Questionnaire sent from TV SD, request your support and co

operation in this regard.

Calculation day laborers (Ref : IATF Rules 4thEdition 5.2e)

The company has to state to the certification body the average

number of day laborers (including permanent, part time,

contract and temporary employees) for the last 6 months, tocalculate the man-days for the audit on site.

Change of the auditors in an audit cycle (Ref: IATF Rules4thEdition sec 5.6)

In each audit cycle one auditor has to accompany the whole

cycle with the company as auditor and same team is not

permitted in the next subsequent audit cycle.

Information of the company before the audit (Ref: IATFRules 4th Edition sec 5.7.1)

The company has to provide the following information to be

used as input for developing an audit plan:

a. Companys quality management system documentation

b. Customer and internal performance data since the

previous audit

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c. Customer satisfaction and complaint summary since the

previous audit, including a copy of the latest customer reports

and/or scoreboards

d. Identification of any customer special status condition since the

previous audit

e. Notification about any new customer since the previous audit

f. Results of internal audits and management review since theprevious audit

Failure to supply the above required information on time to

Certification Body for audit planning will initiate the DE-

CERTIFICATION process.

Additional audit time (Ref: IATF Rules 4thEdition sec 5.7.2a)

BEFORE the opening meeting of each audit the auditor has to

verify ON-SITE the changes within the Company, actual customerand internal performance data, customer online portals and

scorecards, as well as customer reviews. Based on the analysis,

the areas of focus during the audit will be prioritized. This additional

time will not be a part of calculated audit time. Additional charges

are applicable for added man hours, which will be mutually

discussed and agreed.

Non-conformity management after the audit (Ref: IATF Rules4thEdition sec 5.11.1)

The company has to provide within 60 calendar days after the last

audit day proof of the implementation of containment measures and

corrective actions including the verification of effectiveness of

applied corrective actions to the Certification Body.

Timing between audits (IATF Rules 4thEdition sec 5.1.1)

The recertification audit cannot be extended beyond three (3) years

from the last day of initial stage 2 audit or subsequent /

recertification date.

All Recertification protocols to be completed in all respects within 90

days from date of certificate validity.

As a part of TUV SUD internal control measure, audit planning

process will be initiated 6 months in advance to comply with above

requirement, we solicit your co- operation and support.

Verification of effective implementation of corrective actions(Ref: IATF Rules 4th Edition sec 5.11.3)

In the case of an action, resulting out of a minor non-conformity, not

being implemented effectively at the client, a major non-conformity

against the corrective action process and against the previously

made minor non-conformity must be issued, which then leads to an

on-site audit within 90 calendar days after the last audit day.

A structured methodology to be followed for detailed root cause

analysis using quality analysis tools like 5W1H analysis, 5M1E

methodology, Ishikawa analysis etc., and systemic actions to be

identified to prevent recurrence of such issues.

Issuance of Certificates (Ref: IATF Rules 4thEdition sec 5.13i)

The description of activities on the certificate for remote support

functions (remote locations) must match those listed in the IATF

database Customer logos on certificates are no longer permitted.

This means that all relevant certificates must be adjusted no later

than 01.04.2015, preferably during the next planned audit.

Special audits (Ref: IATF Rules 4thEdition sec 7.2)

It is at the discretion of the certification body to conduct a special

audit in case of complaints, significant changes within the

company, e.g. relocation, change of name, change of the QM-

system, etc., or as a result of a suspended certificate. For that

purpose there will be there will be appropriate communication(s)

with the client before the audit to discuss the conditions for such

special audit

CONTACT For more detailed information, please feel free to ask auditor or contact us directly:

Vishal Nerurkar Asst. Vice President +91-9871382561 [email protected]

Anand Patil General Manager +91-9881068342 [email protected]

Sunil Joshi Branch Manager +91-9922424247 [email protected]

TV SD South Asia Pvt. Ltd., A-504, Ayodhya Park, Tararani Chowk, Kolhapur- 416001 Phone: +91 2312533445, 6522142; Fax: +91 231 2533445; e-mail: [email protected]

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