AS 6081 Accreditations

A growing number of fraudulent/counterfeit electronic parts are entering the supply chain, especially when purchasing parts from other than Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs), or their authorized agents.

SAE AS 6081 establishes requirements and practices to mitigate the risk of buying, receiving, and selling fraudulent/counterfeit parts. This document standardizes requirements, practices, and methods related to supplier management, procurement, inspection, test/evaluation, as well as response strategies when suspect or confirmed fraudulent/counterfeit electronic parts are discovered. It should be noted that not one practice, combination of practices, standard or certification to that standard’s requirements will prevent fraudulent/counterfeit parts from entering the supply chain. Implementation of the requirements of this document provides a vehicle for specific elements of the supply chain to collaborate and minimize risk.

This standard sets forth practices and requirements for use by distributors of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts purchased and sold from the Open Market, including purchased excess and purchased returns.