Latest News & Opinion on the ISO Certification Scheme
Oxebridge Site Glitch – FIXED
The Oxebridge site was down for about 24 hours due to a error made by tech support. The IP was incorrectly configured, and was fixed within an hour, but such changes typically take a day to propagate through the internet, resulting in nearly a full day of downtime....
Oxebridge Releases Official Version 1.0 of Q001 Standard
The first official version of Oxebridge Q001 has been released, and is available for free download.
Google Fi Review (Off Topic)
I switched to Google Fi and, as a traveler, couldn’t be happier.
Stonewalling is the Accreditation Scheme’s Latest Tactic to Avoid International Rules
The IAF and its stakeholders are blocking the processing of high-stakes complaints by refusing to acknowledge receipt of them.
IAF CertSearch Database Already Includes Erroneous Certificate Info
Only a few month after launch, the IAF global registry of ISO certifications already includes out-of-date and search results.
Promoting CertSearch, IAF Drops the F-Word to Describe Non-Member Certificates
The IAF implies that any competing accreditation is “fake,” a claim that itself is likely illegal.
OP-ED: ASQ Should Celebrate Black History Month By Denouncing Racism
ASQ still hasn’t denounced racism, and instead is running fluff press releases in honor of Black History Month
IQNet Joins List of Accreditation Oversight Bodies Refusing to Address Quality Austria Scandal
The certification body clearinghouse IQNet has also refused to investigate the growing scandal involving Quality Austria and Akkreditierung Austria.
Annex L Rewrite Won’t Update Definition of “Risk” After All, Making Entire Effort Pointless
The consultants managing the Annex L rewrite bungled the job, so are cutting their losses and doing nothing.
TC 176 SC2 Chair: ISO 9001 “Doesn’t Require Inspection”
The top author of ISO 9001 falsely claims that the standard does not require inspection of products.
Version 0.6 of Oxebridge Q001 Released
Oxebridge has updated its free Q001 quality management system standard, and it’s available for download.
Guberman-PMC Operators Ruled in Contempt of Court in Federal Oxebridge Defamation Case
Daryl Guberman and Don LaBelle were declared in contempt of court in a Federal civil suit, and now face fines and arrest.
Another Prominent Voice Weighs in on ASQ’s Mounting Problems
Dr. James Kline raises some additional issues plaguing the American Society for Quality.
Oxebridge Seeking Pilot Clients for Implementation of ISO 17034 Reference Material Production
Oxebridge has launched a pilot program for ISO 17034 implementation, and is inviting reference material producers to join.
Here Are The Problems That Oxebridge’s “Q001” Standard Solves
How Oxebridge’s new Q001 standard improves upon ISO 9001, and shows that making standards right isn’t rocket science.
Oxebridge Just Fixed ISO 9001 …. You’re Welcome
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris just released a “remix” of ISO 9001, in the form of the open-source standard, Oxebridge Q001.
The Troll That Made No Sense
For years I was trolled online by someone at Kimberly-Clark, but his reasons didn’t make sense… until now.
IAF Regional Body Refuses to Take Action on Quality Austria Scandal
The EA claims the accreditation body Akkreditierung Austria has not had sufficient time to merely acknowledge a complaint submitted to it months ago.
Psst… Let’s Talk About Your Expectations for ISO 9001 Consulting Costs
Some business owners have dramatically unrealistic expectations on how much ISO 9001 consulting costs, so let’s work this out.
Six Weeks in the Life of Oxebridge – Peru Edition
What happens when Oxebridge’s Chris Paris is back in Peru, working remotely. Also, Christmas!
QSE Academy Stole Oxebridge Template Kits, Markets Services Using Stolen Identity
The consulting firm stole the free Oxebridge template kit and is reselling it for nearly $300, while using stolen photos to represent its staff.
Quality Austria’s Woes Worsen as Akkreditierung Austria Now Faces Investigation
Refusals by the Austrian accreditation body to acknowledge a complaint now put it at the center of an ISO 9001 scandal investigation.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 8: Clause 8.4 on Purchasing
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.4 on “Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 7: Clause 8.3 on Design & Development
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.3 on “Design & Development of Products & Services”
Annex L is Toxic to Industry – Here’s Why
A summary of the concerns regarding ISO’s mandatory “Annex L” text for standards.
Article on ISO 9001 in Baltimore Post-Examiner Was A Paid Press Release
An article on ISO 9001 was literally “fake news.”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 6: Clause 8.2 on Requirements for Products & Services
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.2 on “Requirements for Products & Services”
ISO 27001 Consulting Firm Synoptek Hit With Ransomware
The IT security firm Synoptek claims expertise in ISO 27001, but was subjected to a ransomware attack.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 5: Clause 8.1 on Operational Planning
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.1 on “Operational Planning and Control”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 4: Clause 7 on Support
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 7 “Support”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 3: Clause 6 on Planning
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 6 “Resources”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 2: Clause 5 on Leadership
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 5 on “Leadership”
Members Petition ASQ to “Reverse Harm” Caused by Draconian Policies, Financial Mismanagement
Members are circulating a petition to correct damage done by years of harsh policies and financial mismanagement.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 1: Clause 4 on Context of the Organization
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 4 “Context of the Organization”
How Accreditation Bodies Could Stop One Illegal CB Practice Overnight
Auditors falsifying actual audit duration is theft, and could easily by shut down by Accreditation Bodies.
