A technical standard is a system of rules or requirements established to evaluate various technical systems.
Technical standards for the automotive industry
1. IATF 16949
IATF 16949 is a standard that influences the processes of automobile production and the supply chain of raw materials for automotive manufacturers. Some key objectives of this regulation include preventing waste in the supply and assembly processes, avoiding manufacturing errors, improving the quality of the production process, and enhancing the safety and reliability of vehicles. The International Automotive Task Force has developed regulations to harmonize the quality standards of different countries.
2. ISO 9000 standards
The ISO 9000 standards are a comprehensive set providing objectives to help many businesses improve their operations. The ISO 9000 standards consist of seven quality management principles, including a focus on customers, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision-making, and relationship management. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishes ISO 9000; however, businesses seek certification of compliance with these standards from third parties.
3. ISO 14000 standards
The ISO 14000 standards are a series of standards published by ISO for companies worldwide. The goal of these standards is to ensure that businesses reduce their harmful impact on the environment. They cover topics such as identifying the environmental impact of company processes, establishing and meeting environmental management objectives, and addressing harmful processes. Companies may seek ISO 14000 compliance certification from various organizations in many countries.
4. ISO 45000 standards
ISO publishes the ISO 45000 standards to help businesses create better working conditions for their employees. It provides guidelines to minimize risks in the workplace, establishes systems to promote the well-being and safety of employees, offers methods for investigating workplace accidents, and aims to improve the mental health of employees. Many countries worldwide use the ISO 45000 automotive standards and may seek certification from organizations in their respective regions.
5. ISO 27000 standards
The ISO 27000 standards are a set of standards for all sectors, detailing information security management processes. They assist companies in maintaining the security of their critical data and customer information. These standards specify techniques that businesses can use to secure their information systems and address security threats. They also provide metrics that companies can use to assess the security of their information systems and guidelines for certification compliance.
6. TISAX standards
TISAX stands for Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange. It is a standard that helps automotive companies provide reliable and secure data exchange between automotive manufacturers and their customers. It enables experts in the automotive industry to analyze their security processes, monitor threats, and enhance the security of their information services.
7. ISO 26262 standards
ISO 26262 is a standard used by automotive experts in many countries to ensure the safety of electronic systems in vehicles. It outlines potential electronic malfunctions in vehicles, describes ways to monitor these malfunctions, and proposes methods to minimize them. It provides these recommendations for every stage of the production process, from ideation to decommissioning.
8. ASPICE standards
ASPICE, which stands for Automotive SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination), outlines best practices for evaluating the performance of critical software systems in the automotive industry. ASPICE provides ways for developers of automotive software to assess the reliability and functionality of software systems, including a series of classified tests. This can help ensure the quality of new vehicle software as technology evolves rapidly.
9. GDPR standards
GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, is a European standard that impacts the use and processing of data. It ensures that only individuals or organizations with appropriate authorization can access private data and outlines principles for granting access. While primarily related to EU citizens, it applies whenever companies are processing data of an EU citizen.
