Latest News & Opinion on the ISO Certification Scheme
European Accreditation Regional Group Dismisses Quality Austria Complaint Escalation
EA has dismissed an appeal against Quality Austria and Akkreditierung Austria despite additional photographic and documentary evidence of conflicts of interest.
OP-ED: Regional Accreditation Group APAC Isn’t Even Pretending To Do Its Job Anymore
APAC’s Graeme Drake refused to address two accreditation scandals in just one week alone.
ITAR-Compliant Document Sharing for Companies Going Through Remote ISO, AS Audits
Companies can now share evidence with third-party certification auditors during ISO 9001 or other audits, while maintaining ITAR and EAR compliance.
Ignoring Evidence, A2LA VP McInturff Dismisses Complaint Re: Related Consulting Firm
A2LA’s president simultaneously denied and potentially admitted to violations of ISO 17011, while dismissing a complaint regarding the spinoff organization A2LA Workplace Training.
These Nadcap Audit Findings Are Hilariously Incompetent
A collection of some frustrating, rip-snorting bogus nonconformities reported by PRI during Nadcap special process audits.
ISO Releases User Survey for Next Edition of ISO 9001, Considering Adding “Climate Change”
ISO has released an online survey that all ISO 9001 users should take ASAP.
ILAC Denies Approving A2LA Consulting Spinoff, as Conflicts With Regional Oversight Bodies Emerge
Contradicting an A2LA executive, the international laboratory accreditation oversight body says it did not approve the creation of A2LA’s new consulting firm.
Complaint Over TNV Certifications Escalated to APAC, as Accreditation Body UAF Ignores Process
As the United Accreditation Forum ignores a formal complaint put to it, the matter now falls to the Asian Pacific Accreditation Cooperation.
CQI / IRCA Surrenders to Pressure, Adds “Diversity” Statement to Website
Apparently responding to the #BurnyourIRCAcard campaign, the CQI/IRCA has added a statement supporting “diversity” to its homepage.
PRI Nadcap Ruling Could Bankrupt Anodize Process Providers
PRI has ruled that anodize processing companies must conduct dimensional inspection in addition to thickness testing, denying decades of precedence and potentially forcing anodizers to invest in million-dollar inspection equipment.
UKAS Website Down, No Explanation Given
The UKAS website is down, but no explanation has been given.
A2LA’s New Training Org Likely Violates ISO 17011 Accreditation Rules
The new A2LA WorkPlace Training organization appears to run afoul of rules separating consulting firms from auditing bodies.
ASQ Flips Out Over Photo of White Staff “Karens”, Not So Much For Actual Racism
Someone from ASQ decided to send hate mail defending its overwhelmingly white office staff, and it didn’t go well.
ASQ Collapsing: Amidst $8.8M Shortfall, Staff Layoffs & Racism, Bankruptcy Looming
ASQ may not survive the decisions by its incompetent leadership and Board, as financial ruin and racism continue to plague the Society.
Oxebridge Explainer Video: The Absolutely Insane Way ISO Makes Money
This quick video unveils how ISO actually generates revenue by hoarding the world’s intellectual property, and then charges everyone on the planet for the privilege.
As US Coronavirus Deaths Surge, IAQG Still Insists on On-Site AS9100 Audits
The AS9100 oversight body still requires on-site audits for initial certification audits, risking the health of auditors and clients.
Oxebridge Launches Remote QMS Maintenance Services
Oxebridge’s new Remote QMS Maintenance Service allows companies to outsource routine elements of ISO 9001 or AS9100 conformity at low costs, freeing up internal resources for other tasks.
Oxebridge Expands Services to Australia, New Zealand
Oxebridge has expanded to open a local office in Perth Australia.
You’re Going to Hate the Next Edition of ISO 9001 – Part 3
The ISO 9001 Brand Integrity Group is holding meetings to generate meaningless whiteboard scribblings, and you’re going to pay for it later.
Poll: 70% of Users Trust Their ISO Registrar to Assess ITAR Compliance
Audit clients willingly surrender their common sense and logical thinking during audits, leaving them exposed to dramatic legal risks.
You’re Going to Hate the Next Edition of ISO 9001 – Part 2
Some of the most unethical organizations in the world want to audit you against ethics. What could go wrong?
Oxebridge Launches Secure Remote Audits Powered by RegDOX
Conducting audits via RegDOX will allow clients to share audit evidence in a fully ITAR, EAR and NIST 800 compliant environment.
You’re Going to Hate the Next Edition of ISO 9001 – Part 1
A team of people you never heard of is already planning the roadmap for the next version, without talking to anyone.
A View from Israel: Do Today’s Quality Management Standards Fulfill Their Purpose?
Optics inspector Michael Hausner presents an insightful piece on ISO 9001 and related standards, from the point of view of a user.
Facing Financial Ruin, ASQ Executives Gave Themselves Raises
More and more questions are being asked about the legality of ASQ’s latest financial maneuvers, even as the leadership rakes in money for itself.
Another CQI / TC 176’er Won’t Denounce Racism
Mark Braham, the head of the ISO 9001 Brand Integrity Group, won’t ask CQI to issue a diversity statement.
Read a Summary of Nearly 90 Oxebridge Investigations of ISO Certification, Accreditation Bodies
The dump is a glance into the massive dataset gathered by Oxebridge against the IAF and the world’s ISO certification and accreditation bodies.
Company Falsified Submarine Material Data For Decades While Certified to ISO 9001
Bradken narrowly avoided corporate criminal charges, even as one of its employees was arrested; it has retained ISO 9001 certification by SAI despite the scandal.
UK Boss Goes Nuclear on Experts Who Reveal He Got Robbed by ISO 9001 Certificate Mill
Demolition guy tries to defend his company’s decision, takes wrecking ball to his reputation instead.
Burn Your IRCA Card, Because Black Lives Matter
Oxebridge is calling on CBs to stop using IRCA credentials as a hiring requirement, and for auditors to #burnyourIRCAcard
Oxebridge Lawsuit Cited by US Securities and Exchange Commission As Case Law
The Securities & Exchange Commission cited a ruling from the Oxebridge v Guberman PMC case in a recent pleading.
Two More IAS Accredited Registrars Reported for Possible Conflicts of Interest
Szutest and TVE Certification have been reported for improper conflicts of interest with consulting bodies.
CQI, IRCA Head Vincent Desmond Won’t Commit to Denouncing Racism Either
Once again, Desmond insists he won’t take action on a critical issue because he feels he wasn’t respected enough in the request.
TC 176 Rep, ASQ Fellow Won’t Ask CQI to Denounce Racism
Asked to push CQI to denounce racism, Paul Simpson refused, saying he didn’t know any racists.
851 Days Later, ASQ Finally Issues Denunciation of Racism
After years of pressure by Oxebridge, ASQ has finally issued a full-throated denunciation of racism in its ranks.
