EU and China Quality Bridge: A Roadmap of International Norms and INTACS and ASQMS

The automotive industry is currently undergoing dramatic changes and innovations. To realize the electrification of vehicles, and the development of SDVs (Software Defined Vehicle) and AIDVs (AI Defined Vehicle) a number of collaborations are emerging that involve Europe and China together. Instead of acting only as competitors, effective partnerships are required. However, there are differences in the understanding and use of norms and requirements for the certification of software in vehicles and the level of safety and security to build into vehicles. Also there are different scenarios that require a joint understanding: (1) a European OEM contracts a Chinese supplier, (2) a European OEM or supplier wants to offer services in China, (3) a Chinese OEM wants to launch vehicles in Europe, (4) a Chinese OEM works together with suppliers in Europe. The QMBB (Quality Management Bridge Builders) group under the ASA was formed to perform an analysis of different perspectives and the differences between relevant norms. For a first analysis, representatives from ASQMS (China view), INTACS/ASPICE, and experts for ISO 9001/IATF 16949 and ISO 21434 and ISO PAS 5112 and ISO 26262 have been invited. Where helpful, additional norms were invited. This paper will discuss the results of the working group. The content of the paper is meant to serve as a technical input for decision makers.