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Our Committees

Discover Our Committees, where industry experts and stakeholders collaborate to develop policies, enhance accreditation practices, and ensure alignment with international standards. Committees play a vital role in shaping the future of conformity assessment and promoting excellence across various sectors.

IAF Committees & Working Structure

Where global expertise meets shared responsibility for a safer, smarter and greener automotive future. The International Automotive Federation (IAF) operates a transparent committee architecture that channels specialist knowledge into globally recognised standards, policy papers and accreditation programs. Each committee is multidisciplinary, balanced by region and stakeholder type, and empowered to create short-term task forces for fast-moving topics.

Safety & Crashworthiness Committee
Core Mandate: Maintain safety-related standards; analyse crash data; liaise with IAF-CAP.
Sustainability & Emissions Committee
Core Mandate: Oversee carbon footprint, LCA and circular-economy schemes.
Digital Integrity & Cybersecurity Committee
Core Mandate: Govern cybersecurity, OTA and data-privacy frameworks.
Smart Mobility & Driver Experience Committee
Core Mandate: Define HMI, V2X and smart-city integration criteria.
Technical Advisory Board (TAB) Committee
Core Mandate: Cross-review all draft standards for coherence.
Regulatory & Policy Committee
Core Mandate: Track global regulatory changes; draft position papers.
Recognition & Certification Committee
Core Mandate: Set auditor criteria; approve CBs; decide appeals.
Market Surveillance & Compliance Committee
Core Mandate: Monitor misuse of marks; oversee post-market audits.
Research & Innovation Committee
Core Mandate: Scout emerging tech; run joint R&D projects.
Education & Capacity-Building Committee
Core Mandate: Develop training, webinars, workshops.
Ethics & Governance Committee
Core Mandate: Manage transparency, conflicts of interest, data protection.
Finance & Audit Committee
Core Mandate: Oversee budgets, financial risk and external audits.
Membership & Outreach Committee
Core Mandate: Recruitment, member retention, alliances.

Our Network, Our Members

From regional OEMs to global tech pioneers, IAF unites a diverse community committed to shaping tomorrow’s mobility.

  • Active global outreach across key mobility regions
  • Strategic onboarding of founding corporate & expert members
  • Monthly roundtables, knowledge-sharing & draft consultations
  • Early-stage collaborations with research & policy networks

…and many more benefits designed to amplify your impact in the evolving mobility ecosystem.

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Join Us in Shaping the Future of Global Mobility

Be part of a powerful movement driving safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation systems worldwide. Connect with leaders, influence policies, and co-create the automotive innovations of tomorrow with the International Automotive Federation.