Automotive certification : global requirements
Certification is essential for automotive suppliers and will soon become so for anyone working in the mobility sector, supplying parts or services to contracting authorities. The purpose of certification is to guarantee a high level of quality throughout the supply chain.
Regulatory constraints
Countries and companies are setting increasingly stringent rules on quality, environment, energy consumption, carbon footprint, health, and safety at work, and now cybersecurity for those working in this sector.
UTAC's expertise in certification
Whatever your certification needs, UTAC, an accredited certification body, can provide you with value-added services to ensure your plans are a success every time.
We commit to fully support our clients at every key step in the certification process and thus contribute to the success of their projects.
Recognition, expertise and flexibility
For more than 30 years, UTAC Certification has gained unparalleled experience in automotive certification and has issued more than 1000 management system certificates in 38 countries.
Our team of 120 auditors, all highly qualified experts, is spread across 5 offices on 4 continents. This ensures you receive support from local teams, minimizing travel costs and carbon footprint while still benefiting from the same auditing approach and vision.
All our auditors use the same methodology to undertake a certification audit and demand the same standards. The service that our clients receive is therefore reputable, from an internationally recognised brand, giving them a significant competitive advantage.
France
Experts for the whole mobility sector
For over 30 years, UTAC Certification, the certification body organisation accredited by COFRAC (Comité Français d’ACcréditation) and recognized by IATF (International Automotive Task Force), has been a major player in management system and regulatory certification in France in the field of land mobility.
From the outset, UTAC Certification France has certified French vehicle manufacturers, Tier 1 equipment suppliers and the entire value chain in the sector, including bodybuilders. UTAC Certification France has also diversified into the industrial and service sectors.
France is the headquarters of our certification business, and home to our technical center. Its role is to qualify all UTAC auditors according to a single process, to manage all certification processes and to make all certification decisions for all countries, in order to harmonize our vision and interpretation of the various standards.
United Kingdom
A one-stop-shop for your certification project
UTAC UK has access to an array of UK based regional Auditors that have met the strict requirements and standards that are insisted upon to allow them to conduct Audits on behalf of our clients. Our Auditors are selected on their individual experience and expertise and will offer a partnership approach to you as the client. For our UK based clients that also require Global Auditing solutions, this can also be arranged and manged through our UK office using our Overseas Global Auditor Pool in addition to those that are based in the UK.
Our broad range of Clients include OEM’s, Tiered Supply Chain Manufactures and Designers as well as SME’s , Start- Ups, and Innovators. Regardless of the size of your Organization, we can provide a bespoke solution that matches your business goals and aspirations within the world of Certification Management Systems within the UK.
UTAC UK has office footprint in both Bedford (Millbrook Proving Ground) and Bristol for service delivery. Has designated UK Account Management and we can offer a personalised service approach that promotes and encourages personal communication methods. We can offer a Web Based Client Portal facility as well as Training & Consultancy Services.
USA
Accredited Certification provider with a proven history
UTAC Certification is recognized in the United States, Canada and Mexico for its strong expertise in the automotive sector. VCA, now UTAC Certification, is the certification body of the UTAC Group, accredited by COFRAC for its certification activities and recognized by the IATF (International Automotive Task Force) to deliver IATF 16949 certification.
UTAC Certification US certifies, through global contracts, the main manufacturers present on the American Continent, as well as top-ranking OEMs and strategic suppliers. Our role is to support our American customers in their certification processes, both in the United States and internationally, with tailor-made, cost-effective and value-added solutions.
UTAC Certification United States has offices in Detroit, Michigan and has auditors throughout the country, as well as in 22 other countries globally, guaranteeing a trusted certification recognized by the entire Automobile industry.
Korea
Your Regional Partner of Choice for Certification
UTAC Korea was founded in 2016 and is in Seoul, South Korea. It provides well-founded technical knowledge in all areas regarding mobility and international management systems:
- All international standards from a single source
- International network of auditors
- International recognition through the worldwide reputation of the UTAC brand
- Comprehensive support before, during, and after the audit
- Comprehensive project management to help you understand and implement the demanding standards
Regarded as the world’s leading quality standard in a lot of industries, our experts will be happy to answer your questions and provide you with further information on IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 certifications.
Morocco
Certification in Growing Markets
UTAC Certification Morocco is the new entity in charge of UTAC’s certification activities in the Kingdom of Morocco. It draws on the expertise of the UTAC Group to offer high-quality, value-added certification services in the field of Automotive, as well as in the industrial and service sectors.
UTAC Certification Morocco benefits from COFRAC (COmité FRançais d’ACcréditation) accreditation and IATF (International Automotive Task Force) recognition from the UTAC Group, to offer internationally recognized certification in the fields of quality with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, environment with ISO 14001, occupational health and safety with ISO 45001 and energy management with ISO 50001.
We are also able to offer you innovative certification in the field of vehicle cybersecurity, such as ISO 21434, ISO 26262 and ISO 24089.
UTAC Certification Morocco has its offices in Casablanca, and has access to auditors throughout Morocco and in 22 other countries as part of UTAC Certification globally
Our main international certifications
ISO 9001
Quality Management System (QMS), which helps with cutting production costs, improving buying practices, taking care of employee welfare, but also listening and responding to external stakeholders.
IATF 16949
Quality Management Systems for the automotive industry, focuses on the client’s specific requirements in terms of continuous improvement, defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain.
ISO 14001
Environmental Management System (EMS), offers a framework that businesses or organisations can apply to implement an effective environmental management system.
ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMS), for organisations that are serious about improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks and creating better, safer working conditions to provide a safe and healthy working environment.
ISO 50001
Energy Management System (EnMS), is for all organisations, small or large, public or private. This model is designed to guide organisations with reducing their energy consumption and costs while helping to reduce their environmental footprint.
ISO 21434
Cybersecurity Management System in road vehicle systems (CSMS), enables organisations to handle the assessment and management of risks as well as security checks and mitigation strategies.
INMETTRO regulatory audit
Which covers the importation of automotive products, guaranteeing a minimum quality and safety level.
CCC regulatory audit
Mandatory certification for automotive manufacturers to sell their products in China (CCC).
Choosing UTAC means choosing expertise, precision and flexibility in all your projects!
Train & Support
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