Matt Gantley is the CEO of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). Gantley demands he be referred to as Lord Voldematt or, preferably, not referred to at all, as he "Shall Not Be Named." Under his leadership, UKAS expanded its services into the dark world of...
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UKAS Is Accrediting Concentration Camp Builders Now
At least modern Fascism is quality controlled, right?
Yes, Certification Bodies Can Consult Now
We are just waiting for official updates to CASCO standards to legitimize the scams.
Amtivo Appears to Be Dropping its “Certify” QMS Software Package
A final, if temporary, victory for the now-dead Oxebridge ISO Whistleblower Reporting system.
UKAS, IAF Obliterate the Last Remaining Firewall Against Accreditation Corruption
The move now forces the shutdown of all independent stakeholder whistleblowing and complaints tools.
Amtivo Nabs ISO9001.com, Wants to Replicate Tekno Comix
Tekno Comix thought they could buy their way into an industry and closed two years later.
UKAS May Be In Violation of GDPR Due to CFO Conflict of Interest
Georgia Alsop acts as both Data Protection Officer and UKAS’ chief financial officer, an insurmountable conflict of interest.
Ignoring Post-Grenfell Promises, UKAS Already Violates Conflict of Interest Rules
In defending electrical safety body NAPIT, UKAS again relies on conflicts to clear a paid customer.
Official Grenfell Tower Report Released, UKAS Blamed for Oversight Failures
The Inquiry report blames UKAS for lax auditing, conflicts of interest, and gross negligence.
UKAS Accredited Body URS Still Issuing ISO Certificates in Russia, Despite Sanctions
URS issued an ISO 9001 certificate to sanctioned company Gazprom as recently as May 2024.
Complaint Against UKAS Escalated to EA
UKAS has ignored a complaint filed with it since 2023, but action by the IAF regional body EA is seen as unlikely.
UKAS Blows Off Complaint About its Response to Complaint
UKAS never even acknowledged a complaint filed in August of 2023, which makes it a convenient way for them to ignore it.
Now Nuclear Plants Can Get Phony ISO Certificates, Too
If giant monsters rise up and attack Tokyo, don’t blame Matt Gantley.
UKAS: It’s OK to Sell ISO 9001 Certification Alongside Consulting
UKAS ignored an overt violation of ISO 17021-1, then put the responsibility to investigate back on the complainant.
THE AUDITOR Surpasses 500 Strips
The popular comic strip was launched in 2019 as an intended newsletter feature, but has grown in popularity.
UKAS Hunchback
The UKAS Hunchback is a former quality professional who landed a job at UKAS after complimenting its CEO, Matt Gantley. It is not known what job in the profession he had, but Gantley awarded him the job of UKAS bellringer. The character design for the UKAS Hunchback...
Ian Hole
Ian Hole is a reporter for the British newspaper The Guardian. He is frequently seen on the grounds of UKAS, interviewing UKAS CEO Matt Gantley.
UKAS
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the official accreditation body of the UK. It is formally recognized by the UK government, which (in real life) has made the only legal, recognized ISO accreditation body in that country. Its CEO is Matt Gantley....
Lots of New THE AUDITOR Strips!
A huge batch of new ISO 9001 comic strips has been uploaded! Adult readers only!
Source: UKAS Debating Break with IAF
Source reports that “UKAS intends to replace the IAF as the world’s go-to brand for accreditation.”
Post-Grenfell, “Incompetent” Electrical Inspection Firm Accredited by UKAS
CertSure was branded as “incompetent” in an industry report, while holding official UKAS accreditation.
Announcing New UKAS Certificate Registry, CQI’s Desmond Throws Shade at IAF
UKAS is launching its own “CertCheck” service to compete against IAF’s “CertSearch,” and Vince Desmond has thoughts.
IAF Shifts Position, Will Comply with US Law, Enforce International Sanctions
The IAF is now threatening to eject any members who do not comply, setting the stage for mass defection.
Bureaucracy, Meet Catastrophe II: How the ISO Certification Scheme Justifies Inaction in the Face of Evil
Christopher Paris presents a long-form essay on how bureaucracies like ISO, IAF, and ANAB tolerate evil under the guise of following procedures.
UKAS Won’t Honor Sanctions, Pushes Responsibility Down to CBs
UKAS continues to ignore its own responsibility in upholding international law, blaming its certification bodies instead.
More ISO Certified Companies Bearing UKAS Logo Banned for Use of Slave Labor
Three companies within the Supermax family were found to be using forced labor, all while holding ISO certificates issued by SGS and accredited by UKAS.
UKAS: Human Trafficking Good, Calling Us Out On It Bad
UKAS CEO Matt Gantley is not a snake-egg hatcher.
As Reports of Slavery and Genocide Grow, UKAS Refuses To Take Action
UKAS accreditations continue to legitimize companies involved in wonton human rights abuses.
UKAS, IQNet Accredited Certificates for Glove Manufacturer Known to Use Forced Labor
ISO certification scheme overseers appear to be ignoring human rights abuses, empowering those that profit from modern-day slavery.
URS Invents Justification for Issuing Competing CB an ISO 9001 Certificate
URS claims it is allowed to certify another CB provided the “scope” does not conflict with its own, but ISO 17021 provides no such allowance.
ISO 17021 Won’t Be Revised, Giving CBs a Break, No Such Luck for ISO 9001 Users
UKAS is happy its CBs, like BSI, won’t have to waste time updating to a new standard, even as they push forth on a revision to ISO 9001 that will screw their own customers.
NQA Certified UK Firm to ISO 14001:2015 Within Minutes of Its Publication
Registrar NQA certified a UK company to ISO 14001:2015 within minutes of the standard being published. Seriously.