Report the CB... Certification Audit (IATF 16949) not to ISO 17021

[Coury Ferguson]

In the event that a CB doesn't really perform a Certification Audit (IATF 16949) by the standards of 17021, what actions can you take with the CB?

1. Notify the ANAB

2. Contact the CB

3. Request a Witness Audit

What actions can be taken? I really don't want to go into details. But, I am not sure how in the world our company received IATF Certification, knowing what I know about the company I work for.

 

[Sidney Vianna]

The IATF certification process is outside of the traditional accreditation scheme. The oversight bodies for the IATF program are listed in the IATF website. In the Americas, the oversight body is the IAOB.

As to how report it? Very carefully. Being a whistleblower is not easy.

 

[John H]

The IATF certification process is outside of the traditional accreditation scheme. The oversight bodies for the IATF program are listed in the IATF website. In the Americas, the oversight body is the IAOB.

As to how report it? Very carefully. Being a whistleblower is not easy.

Can you expand on your response "Being a whistleblower is not easy". Do you have in-depth knowledge?

 

[Sidney Vianna]

IATF 16949 News - IATF opens channel for whistleblowers (21 April 2020)

Can you expand on your response "Being a whistleblower is not easy". Do you have in-depth knowledge?

I have no first hand experience with whistleblowing, but history is full of examples where these people get screwed. Big time.