The International Automotive Oversight Bureau, part of the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), has recognized a number of accredited Registrars to TS 16949 on a fee based program. The IAOB is responsible to:

1. Implement and manage TS 16949 registration scheme.
    
2. Assist in ensuring consistency of the TS 16949 registration protocol.
    
3. Support the IATF in the pursuit of global standardisation.
    
4. Research, develop and maintain a central IATF database of strategic information.

For some of the registrars accredited visit our Registrar Assistance page.

Click to contact the IAOB.

Automotive (QS-9000) Reference Manuals, Reiterating

Has TS 16949 "reference" QS-9000? Indirectly yes, and includes Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA - see also ISO/IEC 17025) and others applying are PPAP, APQP... verify with your specific customer... SPC and other are for guidance.