Development Interface Agreement (DIA)

Define clear safety responsibilities and evidence exchange between supplier and integrator, reducing ambiguity and audit friction.

Development Interface Agreement (DIA) per ISO 26262-8 establishing clear division of safety responsibilities, requirements allocation, and work product exchange between customer and supplier. Covers DIA content including organizational interfaces, technical requirements, safety goals, assumptions, verification responsibilities, and deliverables schedule. Addresses common ambiguities in distributed development, change management protocols, and assessment coordination. Essential for managing complex supply chains and ensuring seamless safety case integration.