ISO 18263

ISO 18263:2015 is the internationally accepted standard that specifies the testing methods for plastics β€” Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO), Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV), and Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) used in automotive and other industries. The certification is particularly relevant for companies in plastic compounding, manufacturing, and quality control. This standard enables organizations to prove the reliability and performance of materials under various conditions.

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What is ISO 18263?

ISO 18263:2015 provides guidelines for physical property testing of TPOs, TPVs, and TPEsβ€”materials widely used in automotive interiors, exteriors, consumer goods, and packaging. The certification ensures that plastic materials meet durability, flexibility, and resistance standards required for performance-sensitive applications.

Why is ISO 18263 important?

Thermoplastic materials are replacing metals and conventional plastics due to their lightweight, corrosion resistance, and flexibility. Certification under ISO 18263:2015 is essential to gain supplier approvals from automotive OEMs, improve material credibility, and establish a competitive edge in global plastic markets.

What are the benefits of ISO 18263?

  1. Standardizes testing methodology for consistent quality.
  2. Supports compliance with automotive material specifications.
  3. Reduces rejection rates through verified performance metrics.
  4. Ensures suitability of materials for high-performance applications.
  5. Promotes safer and more reliable product manufacturing.

What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 18263?

πŸ“Œ Enhances product credibility among global automotive manufacturers.

πŸ“Œ Strengthens material traceability and quality assurance systems.

πŸ“Œ Increases acceptance in international supply chains.

πŸ“Œ Reduces product recalls due to material failures.

πŸ“Œ Adds technical validation to marketing claims for advanced plastics.

πŸ“Œ Boosts export potential and opens access to global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.

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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.

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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.

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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.

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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.

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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.

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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.

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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.

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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.

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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.

Why QualityAsia?

QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:

Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
  • Thorough documented information review.
  • Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
  • Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
  • Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.

Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
  • Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
  • Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
  • Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
  • Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.


    Surveillance & Certification Renewal

    Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.

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