ABNT/CB-005 – The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has several committees that operate in specific areas, with the Brazilian Automotive Committee (ABNT/CB-05) responsible for developing technical standards for the automotive sector. With its technical secretariat located at IQA, ABNT/CB-05 is composed of professionals and experts in the automotive field whose goal is to provide the sector with up-to-date technical standards, ensuring quality and safety for the industry and Brazilian society.
AFAC - The partnership aims to provide training on automotive tools, as well as official training from VDA QMC and Odette in Argentina.
AMMA - The partnership aims to promote joint initiatives to support and train women in the automotive industry, with a view to expanding opportunities, strengthening technical skills, and encouraging greater female participation in the sector
American Petroleum Institute (API) – The IQA is accredited by the API to provide training on lubricating oils and on the API Q1 and Q2 quality management system specifications.
Applus - An automotive technology center with test tracks and component laboratories located in Spain and China, serving as a leader in automotive innovation and certification in global markets. It partners with IQA to conduct testing on vehicles and automotive components for certification and approval purposes
INMETRO's CGCRE - IQA is accredited by CGCRE – INMETRO’s General Accreditation Coordination – for the certification of automotive products and services under identification OCP 0009, for product performance verification under identification OVD 0017, for the certification of NBR ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems under identification OCS 0013, for certification of NBR ISO 14001 environmental management systems under identification OCA 0023, for certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in accordance with ISO 45001:2018 under identification OSS-0012, and for laboratory testing under identification CRL 1093.
Conarem —the National Council of Engine Repair Shops—is an organization that provides services and representation to the engine repair industry, working to identify the needs of engine repair shops. The organization provides institutional support for the Certification of Automotive Repair Technicians.
IRAM - The partnership aims to provide training on automotive tools, as well as official training from VDA QMC and Odette in Argentina.
Odette - Odette is a pan-European collaboration and services platform. It brings together supply chain professionals and technology experts to create standards, develop best practices, and provide services that support logistics management, e-business communications, and the exchange of engineering data worldwide. In Brazil, IQA is licensed to translate, publish, and offer official Odette manuals and training courses in the domestic market, where the MMOG is the most widely used.
SASSMAQ - IQA is accredited by ABIQUIM (Brazilian Chemical Industry Association) to conduct SASSMAQ certification (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality Assessment System). Its objective is to ensure that transportation and logistics companies that handle chemicals, hazardous materials, and other raw materials for various sectors comply with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
Simefre - A trade association representing manufacturers of railway, road, and two-wheeled vehicles and equipment in Brazil. It has a technical cooperation agreement with IQA aimed at developing and improving quality.
Simespi - The partnership aims to support companies in Piracicaba and the surrounding region in improving quality through a series of local training programs, product, system, and professional certifications, and a sustainability initiative.
Sindirepa Brasil is an association that brings together regional vehicle repair unions. In addition to playing a role in the establishment and governance of the IQA, Sindirepa provides institutional support for Repair Shop Certification, Automotive Technician Certification, and Training Programs for Repair Shops.
TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH – Part of the TÜV Süddeutschland Group in Munich, Germany. It holds DAkkS and IATF accreditation for management system certification. TÜV SÜD is Germany’s largest certification body, with a strong presence in the automotive sector. Since the beginning of 2002, IQA has been designated as the Legal Entity of TÜV SÜD in Brazil for the certification of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
UTAC – Union Technique de l’Automobile, du Motocycle et du Cycle – accredited by COFRAC and a recognized certification body in France. Specializing in the automotive sector, it provides management system certification, laboratory and test track testing, and product and vehicle type approval. IQA performs management system certification in accordance with the requirements defined by UTAC and provides support for product and vehicle approval processes. UTAC also acts as the French government’s central technical body for managing vehicle inspection data for the country’s entire vehicle fleet.
Vehicle Certification Agency - An agency affiliated with the UK Department for Transport, responsible for vehicle type approval and certification services. It has a partnership with IQA to carry out mandatory INMETRO certification for automotive components
VDA QMC – Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) – Qualitäts Management Center (QMC) – Association of German Automobile Manufacturers and Parts Suppliers, headquartered in Frankfurt, composed of representatives from the automotive industry, with the objective of improving productivity and quality in the sector. IQA, as the representative of ANFAVEA (Association of Brazilian Vehicle Manufacturers), holds the copyright in Brazil under license from VDA QMC to translate, publish, and make available the manuals from the VDA collection in the Brazilian and Argentine markets. IQA also offers courses officially recognized by VDA QMC.
VDA Automotive Spice - The partnership holds the copyright in Brazil, under license from VDA, to translate, publish, and make the VDA Automotive Spice manual available in the Brazilian market and in Argentina. IQA also offers the VDA Automotive Spice course, which is officially recognized by VDA.
VDI – Verein Deutscher Ingenieure e.V. – Headquartered in Germany with a branch in Brazil, VDI-Brasil develops solutions to foster cooperation in engineering, technology, and innovation between the two countries. The association thus offers engineers from academia and industry a platform that enables the co-creation of solutions to challenges shared by Brazil and Germany. IQA has a partnership with VDI-Brasil to organize local events relevant to the automotive sector.
