Development Planning / Development. Approval (only for suppliers with responsibility for development) - (DIN EN ISO 9001 / IATF 16949: Sec. 8.3.4) Suppliers with responsibility for development must prepare and implement a plan according to which the design (development results) is checked for its compliance with the design requirements. This plan must inter alia provide information on the timing, nature and scope of validation and samples. The difference between planning and implementation must be assessed. Development approval must be confirmed by the Supplier in writing.