Certification Requirements for VDA 6.1, VDA 6.2 and VDA 6.4 is the sixth revised edition of the VDA publication on quality management in the automotive industry, issued by the Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V. (VDA).
This English edition explains requirements for VDA QMC-recognized certification bodies, organizations seeking certification, organizations undergoing VDA quality management system audits, and organizations evaluating supplier quality systems. It covers certification body recognition, impartiality, contracts, auditor qualification, audit and certification cycles, audit day calculations, audit planning, audit execution, findings and corrective actions, certification decisions, surveillance, recertification, suspension, withdrawal, cancellation, required records, and key terms and abbreviations.
The publication applies to certification activities for VDA 6.1, VDA 6.2, and VDA 6.4 and includes related requirements associated with ISO/IEC 17021, sanctioned interpretations, and frequently asked questions.
Application Scope: Automotive manufacturers, suppliers, certification bodies, auditors, quality managers, and organizations implementing or evaluating VDA 6.x quality management systems.
