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The International Automotive Federation (IAF) creates clear and reliable standards to help make cars, parts, and transport systems safer, more secure, eco-friendly, and smart. These standards support manufacturers, suppliers, and regulators in improving quality and innovation worldwide.

IAF Standards Programme

Automotive Standards for a Changing Mobility Ecosystem

Explore IAF's developing technical frameworks for vehicle safety, sustainability, digital integrity, connected mobility, quality, evaluation and lifecycle operations. Each page presents a concise overview and direct access to its full working draft.

12 technical frameworksVehicles, components, infrastructure and services
Evidence-based structureDeclared scope, methods, limits and traceable decisions
Public working draftsOpen each PDF for the complete technical detail
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IAF AQMSQuality management

IAF Automotive Quality Management

Auditable quality governance connecting organizational scope, product and service controls, evidence and accountable decisions.

Working draftEvidence-based controls
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IAF AUTOSAFEWhole-vehicle safety

IAF AUTOSAFE

Vehicle safety assessment covering human factors, crash avoidance, occupant protection, energy hazards, software integrity and rescue.

First EditionA-F classification
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IAF SEIntegrated sustainability

IAF Automotive Sustainability

Lifecycle carbon, circularity, environmental performance, human rights, responsible technology, governance and operational resilience.

Working Draft 0.3Lifecycle scope
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IAF DSIDigital assurance

IAF Digital Systems Integrity

Cyber resilience, secure development, software and update integrity, privacy and recovery across connected automotive systems.

First EditionIntegrity profiles
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IAF SMXConnected human experience

IAF Smart Mobility

Human-centred mobility requirements spanning city readiness, V2X, journeys, charging interaction, accessibility and automation.

First Edition6 assessment modules
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IAF VEAIndividual vehicle assurance

IAF Vehicle Evaluation & Assurance

Evidence-bounded evaluation of vehicle identity, physical condition, mechanical systems, software, energy systems and inspection limits.

Working Draft 0.2Condition reporting
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IAF PARTSAftermarket integrity

IAF Automotive Parts Integrity

Product quality, source approval, authenticity, vehicle fitment and traceability across physical, digital and circular distribution channels.

Working Draft 0.14 risk classes
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IAF ARESResource performance

IAF Automotive Resource & Efficiency

Measured energy, material and water performance linked to useful output, representative conditions and independently reviewable evidence.

Working Draft 0.1Core + 11 modules
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IAF APCSIntegrated compliance

IAF Automotive Process & Compliance

Process architecture connecting safety, sustainability, digital integrity and market obligations to controls, evidence and release decisions.

Working Draft 0.1Lifecycle system
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IAF ECIASCharging infrastructure

IAF EV Charging Infrastructure Assurance

Electrical protection, interoperability, dependable charging sessions, cybersecurity, accessibility, grid integration and field operations.

Technical Text 0.24 assessment objects
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IAF AHESOccupant wellbeing

IAF Automotive Health & Ergonomics

Inclusive user coverage, physical and cognitive ergonomics, cabin exposure, comfort and health-related vehicle functions.

Working Draft 0.24 assessment profiles
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IAF CVESConnected ecosystem

IAF Connected Vehicle & Ecosystem

Connectivity, message meaning, timing, trust, interoperability and resilience across vehicles, infrastructure and connected services.

Technical Text 0.25 assessment objects
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Development status: These publications are working drafts for technical review, consultation and pilot validation. Open the individual standard page and PDF for its precise scope, normative status, limitations and adoption requirements.

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