Latest News & Opinion on the ISO Certification Scheme
Europe’s Largest CO2 Emitter Holds ISO 14001 Environmental Certification from TUV
German judges are investigating RWE’s role in worldwide environmental disasters.
ISO Officially Rejects World Vote, Has Already Started Revising ISO 9001
TC 176 rejected ISO member feedback, claiming without evidence that the comments were “personal opinions of individuals,” and not official votes.
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.
European Union Urges IAF to Stop All Certification, Accreditation Russia
The European Commission is recommending the cessation of all accredited certification activities in Russia and Belarus.
How ISO Ignored Multiple International Votes to Push for “Early Revision” of ISO 9001
ISO TC 176 ignored the results of at least five rounds of voting, all of which indicated ISO 9001 should not be revised.
BREAKING: UK Bans “Management Consulting” and Other Services to Russia
The ban would cover services provided by UKAS, BSI, and others.
Rejecting Consensus, ISO Pushes for Update of ISO 9001 Despite World Vote
In violation of its internal rules and two official international rounds of voting, ISO has pushed ahead on its intent to update ISO 9001.
EIAC Withdrew QRS’ Accreditation Knowing They Held a “Backup” Plan
QRS had already obtained backup accreditation from Saudi Arabia’s GCC, so was never in fear of losing business.
Emirates CB Had Whistleblower Arrested, But Has Accreditation Withdrawn Anyway
Quality Register of Systems (QRS) alleged that evidence provided in a formal complaint was “forged,” but then provided no proof.
IAF Finally Mulls Making ISO Registry Mandatory
A new push is afoot to make CertSearch a mandatory part of accreditation, but will face stiff opposition from BSI and the world’s CBs.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 16: Clause 8.7 Control of Nonconforming Outputs
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.7 on “Control of Nonconforming Outputs”
All Russian AS9100 Certificates Now Show As “Suspended” in OASIS, Including Those of Quality Austria
The official OASIS database of AS9100 aerospace certifications now shows 100% of Russian companies as “suspended.”
Russian Register Dismisses Sanctions as “Politically Motivated”, Seeks to Form Local Accreditation Authority
Thumbing its nose at ANAB and RvA, the Russian CB aims to partner instead with bodies in “non-hostile territories.”
ISO Marketing Staffer is Russian, Held Two Meetings with Russia Since Invasion of Ukraine
ISO hired a Russian national to help build its business in the region, and refused to address sanctions during official regional meetings.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 15: Clause 8.6 Release of Products & Services
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.6 on “Release of Products & Services”
As Certification Bodies Suspend Russian AS9100 Certificates, Quality Austria Remains Defiant
Quality Austria has still not suspended its AS9100 clients in Russia, while other CBs have complied with the recent IAQG dictate.
Complaint: Dutch CB Seems to Be Openly Providing Consulting
EIK Certificering simultaneously sells consulting services under the brand “EIK Consultancy,” using the same management, staff, and facilities.
Bowing to China, and Blaming USA, ISO Won’t Eject Russia from Committees
ISO quotes an interpretation from ANSI to justify its decision to keep Russians on key committees, including aerospace and defense.
Dutch Accreditation Body RvA Cannot Get Control Over Control Union
More evidence shows Control Union issuing ISO 9001 certificates under improper scopes, and lacking accreditation marks.
Two Weeks Later, IAQG Still Hasn’t Removed Russian Companies from OASIS
Contradicting the official statement by BAE Systems’ Andy Maher, the official AS9100 database still lists over 100 Russian companies, and one from Belarus.
Reversing Course, ANAB Announces Intent to “Self-Sanction” Against Russia, Belarus
ANAB has finally issued a statement ceasing accreditation in Russia and Belarus, while calling the Russian invasion a “conflict in Ukraine.”
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.
Oxebridge Gets Product Deemed “Fraudulent” by FDA Taken Off Market in India
GNH India has stopped selling Biocence products which were illegally marketed as COVID-19 cures.
IAF Releases Statement On Ukraine, Edits It Overnight to Remove Reference to “War”
The statement claims “neutrality” but aligns with Russian propaganda, and refuses to recognize sanctions or stop accreditation in Russia or Belarus.
ISO Secretary General Congratulated Russia, Belarus Two Weeks After Ukraine Invasion
Ignoring the invasion, Sergio Mujica recorded an official congratulatory video for a regional accreditation group that includes Russia, Belarus, and other former Soviet states.
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.
International Accreditation Service Leads US in Honoring Sanctions
Oxebridge founder says IAS “deserves credit” for its decision to honor sanctions and international law.
ANAB, IIOC Denounce Ukraine Invasion, Don’t Commit to Ending Services in Russia
Both organizations released tepid statements against the war, but fell short in defining practical actions to honor sanctions.
DAkkS Again Defends TUV Nord with Copy-and-Paste Reply to New Complaint
The German accreditation body again refuses to verify closure of corrective actions, or examine evidence, in order to protect TUV Nord.
ISO Won’t Eject Russia, Belarus, Continues Selling Products In Russia
Russia continues to resell ISO standards, and participates in standards development activities.
CB Issued ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Certification to Ministry Under Investigation for Bribery
CERPER certified Peru’s Ministry of Education, even as a bribery probe is underway.
IAQG Ceases All AS9100 Accredited Activities in Russia, “Suspends” Russian Members
All AS9100 certificates issued in Russia are immediately withdrawn, and Russia is banned from participation in the aerospace scheme.
Regional Accreditation Group EA Denounces War in Ukraine, Begins Dismantling Services in Russia
The European accreditation group has begun the process of de-accrediting certificates issued in Russia.
BREAKING: IQNet and PEFC Join In Upholding Russian Sanctions, IAF’s Riva Increasingly Isolated
More certification scheme organizations announce they will uphold sanctions during the humanitarian crisis, while IAF remains paralyzed under bureaucratic procedures.
