IATF GLOBAL WAIVERS and MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (COVID-19)

 

IATF GLOBAL WAIVERS and MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (COVID-19)

 

Revision 1 (9 April 2020)

In the first revision, the standard of IATF 16949, in the ‘‘Nonconformity Management’’ changed from 60 calendar days to a maximum of 90 days. In this new revision, they explain the original timings and additional maximum allowances in one graphic. In addition to this, timing requirements changed to a certification decision, they permit more time and flexibility.

Revision 2 (27 April 2020)

The second revision is about ‘‘IATF 16949 Monitoring’’. With Covid-19 ‘‘3rd Party Audits’’ and ‘‘Nonconformity Management’’ affected dramatically., IATF 16949 defined a new process for the Certification body. According to IATF Requirements, CB assesses, audit, monitor the organizations in order to be continued effectiveness of the client’s Quality Management System remotely.

Revision 3 (8 June 2020)

In this third revision, there are some updates.

-         limitation the surveillance audit cycle at least,

-         Allowing Extention period (30- 90 calendar days),

-         Changing and simplifying criteria of Monitoring,

-         Sharing some of the guidance concerning how to use of Technologies during an IATF 16949 Monitoring,

-         Moving to a separate IATF Certification Body Communiqué and the specific instructions (for certification body internal audits and CB waivers),

-         Adding to 4 new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Revision 4 (17 July 2020)

In this Fourth revision, there are some new updates.

-         During the surveillance audits, if there is any a low-risk results, the IATF 16949 certificate is taken back,

-         Giving a clarification on when onsite audits conducted,

-         Defining criteria for high risk and low-risk assessments during IATF 16949 Monitoring(s),

-         The details of the IATF 16949 Monitoring information include data from related Remote Support Location processes.

 

All changes to previously communicated requirements are highlighted in red.

https://www.iatfglobaloversight.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IATF-Measures-Coronavirus-Pandemic-COVID-19-REVISION-4_17July2020.pdf