How IAQC Works
IAQC operates as a top-level quality governance council within the International Automotive Federation (IAF), formed through representation from relevant IAF committees, programme structures, and expert panels.
This structure allows IAQC to function as a consolidated decision and alignment forum at governance level—where quality-related principles, evaluation logic, and oversight considerations are examined collectively, without assuming responsibility for operational delivery or individual programme decisions.
Representation-based operation
The core of IAQC’s working model is structured representation. The council is formed by representatives selected from relevant technical committees, programme structures, and expert panels within the IAF ecosystem. Each representative contributes domain-specific insight while operating within a shared governance framework.
This model ensures that quality is not interpreted from a single disciplinary perspective. Instead, it reflects the combined experience of testing, inspection, certification frameworks, assessment practice, education, and programme governance.
Council, panels, and advisory inputs
IAQC works through a layered mechanism that allows both continuity and flexibility. This structure supports stable governance while enabling focused discussion on specific quality topics when required.
IAQC Council
The council serves as the primary coordination forum, maintaining overarching quality principles, governance consistency, and alignment across programmes and committees.
Thematic panels
Panels may be convened to address specific topics such as evaluation integrity, methodology alignment, or emerging technical issues, either on a standing or time-limited basis.
Advisory inputs
External developments, regulatory trends, and technical feedback are incorporated through advisory inputs to ensure context-aware guidance without assuming regulatory authority.
How outcomes are used
The outputs of IAQC activities are not operational decisions. Instead, they take the form of structured references, alignment guidance, and governance considerations that inform programme-level processes and committee work.
- Supporting consistent interpretation of quality-related criteria.
- Enhancing transparency and traceability in evaluation approaches.
- Helping programmes and panels identify alignment gaps or integrity risks.
- Providing a shared governance reference across the IAQC ecosystem.
Continue exploring IAQC
You may also wish to explore the following sections to better understand how IAQC operates, how it is structured, and how it relates to the International Automotive Federation.