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OmnexFuturepast Receives ANAB Accreditation

OmnexFuturepast has officially announced its achievement of ANAB accreditation as a product certification body that complies with significant automotive safety and cybersecurity standards. On April 2, 2026, they were formally recognized for their competence in the field, marking a crucial milestone that enhances their stature within the global automotive industry.

This accreditation sets OmnexFuturepast apart as a trustworthy third-party certification body, assuring stakeholders of its impartiality, technical expertise, and consistent operational standards in automotive products and related processes. This achievement serves to strengthen confidence across the automotive and semiconductor supply chains worldwide.

Scope of Accreditation

The accreditation applies to the OmnexFuturepast Automotive Product Certification Scheme (OFAS), enabling the organization to certify automotive products and processes against internationally recognized standards, which include:

• - ISO 26262: This standard pertains to Functional Safety (FuSa), ensuring that automotive systems and components will perform safely during normal and fault conditions.
• - ISO/SAE 21434: This addresses Automotive Cybersecurity Engineering, a vital aspect in today’s connected vehicle environment.
• - ISO 21448: Known as the Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF), this standard assesses the potential hazards related to functionality that could arise during system operations.

The certifications arising from OFAS apply specifically to various automotive items like electronic systems, components, and elements involved in vehicle manufacturing and development but do not encompass the certification of organizational management systems.

Commitment to Worldwide Standards

Achieving ANAB accreditation implies that OmnexFuturepast meets rigorous international requirements defined by ISO/IEC 17065, which outlines conformity assessment requirements for bodies certifying products and services. This means that the organization adheres to:

• - Independent and impartial decision-making in the certification process.
• - The engagement of qualified assessment personnel who can competently review and verify compliance.
• - Strong governance structures, including risk management and conflict-of-interest policies.
• - Consistency and accountability in certification processes.

Such credentials allow OmnexFuturepast to deliver accredited product certifications, fostering trust amongst regulators, OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology developers regarding the safety and security claims made about certified automotive products.

Driving Safe, Secure Automotive Technologies

John Shideler, Managing Director at OmnexFuturepast, stressed the growing necessity for reliable, accredited product certification as vehicles become more software-equipped, complex, and connected. He stated that this accreditation bolsters OmnexFuturepast's commitment to supporting the automotive sector by providing credible and technically sound product certifications.

About OmnexFuturepast

Specializing in conformity assessment, OmnexFuturepast focuses on automotive functional safety, cybersecurity, and the safety of intended functionalities. As the owner of the OFAS, they furnish third-party product and process certification services aligned with global automotive standards. Moreover, they also hold ANAB accreditation for verification and validation services based on ISO/IEC 17029, applicable for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions across various organizational scopes.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, OmnexFuturepast operates globally, catering to the needs of the automotive industry and promoting environmental sustainability. For more information about their services and capabilities, interested parties can visit their official website.