Latest News & Opinion on the ISO Certification Scheme
OP-ED: CQI Cultist Tells Critics They Can Only Complain After They Buy His Made-Up Diplomas
David Hutchins sells “diplomas” from his self-made “college” and then insults anybody who thinks this might be dubious.
Quality Austria Scandal Moving to Criminal Prosecutor, as IAF Ignores Complaint
Oxebridge is moving to pursue criminal bribery charges against Quality Austria’s accreditation body, Akkreditierung Austria
IAQG Shills Are Pushing AS9100 Update Seminars Four Years After Standard Was Published
Two years too late, the Alan & Buddy show takes to the road to tell people how to update their AS9100 systems.
This Infographic May Help Restore Your Company Post-Coronavirus Quarantine
Nice infographic on steps to consider when resuming work post-quarantine.
IAF, NABCB Demand Whistleblower Identify Themselves, Refuse to Process Serious Complaint
The IAF and the Indian accreditation body NABCB focused solely on outing a whistleblower, rather than investigating a complaint against a network of dubious companies.
UKAS Accredited Registrar Conducted Half-Day IMS Audits In Violation of Audit Day Rules
Guardian Independent Certificationi in Bahrain performed at least two triple-standard certification audits far below the minimum audit days required by IAF rules.
Oxebridge Q001 Directory To Be Built on Blockchain
The Oxebridge Directory will be built on blockchain, allowing an immutable chain of data transactions.
ASQ Is Using Code of Ethics to Rig Its Next Board Election
ASQ prevoiusly ignored its Code of Ethics when confronted with racism but is invoking it now in order to ensure an election goes their way.
Oxebridge Just Cracked the Code on Remote Auditing
The new Oxebridge Q017 standard provides concrete requirements and guidance on how to conduct remote management system audits.
Ignoring Global Security Concerns, UKAS Says Its “Satisfied” With It’s Use of Zoom Web Conferencing
UKAS claims its endorsement of Zoom teleconferencing software came from “advice from our retained security experts.”
ASQ Blew Opportunity to Become a Hero During Coronavirus Outbreak
ASQ refused to offer members supplemental health insurance, and now that’s exactly what they need.
During Pandemic, ISO Temporarily Allows Free Access to ISO 13485, Other Standards
During the coronavirus outbreak, ISO is making some of its standards available for free, including ISO 13485.
Looking Back at Some of Oxebridge’s Humor Graphics – Part VI
Another look at Oxebridge’s sometimes-hilarious editorial graphics.
ISO Auditing Bodies Continue to Ignore Warnings about Zoom Video Conferencing Security Breaches
Bodies such as UKAS, BSI and Platinum continue to endorse the use of Zoom, despite growing evidence the software introduces huge security risks for users.
During Outbreak, Accreditation Bodies Move to Protect Their Staff, But Deny Same Rights for Everyone Else
Accreditation bodies are moving to 100% remote auditing, while denying that option for their certification bodies and end users.
IAF Regional Body Clears IAS in Latest High-Level Complaint
Once again, the oversight bodies find no wrong doing by ISO accreditation bodies, despite evidence to the contrary.
Here’s Why an Independent, Critical Press is Priceless for the Quality Profession
The quality assurance profession’s news outlets are hopelessly conflicted, and their failure to report honestly puts public health and safety at risk.
Someone is Adding Oxebridge to CB Consultant Directories
Oxebridge remains free of any relationships with ISO registrars, so any such entries were not entered by Oxebridge.
Root Cause Expert Claims Root Cause of Coronavirus Disaster is “The Press”
TapRootT’s Mark Paradies blames a media-driven panic as the coronavirus’ real culprit, then denies actual science supporting social distancing.
IAF Ruling Allows CBs to Threaten Clients For Using Consultants They Don’t Like
The IAAC has cleared ANAB of any wrongdoing after failing to address a complaint against NQA USA.
OP-ED: Coronavirus Proves It’s Time to Stop Listening To Risk Management Consultants
Their coronavirus failures prove it’s time to tell risk management consultants to shut up already.
Despite Health Restrictions, G31000 Continues to Sell Tickets to In-Person Risk Training Sessions
G31000 continues to collect funds for events that are unlikely to happen.
Remote AS9100 Audits Nearly Guarantee ITAR/EAR Violations
Certification bodies’ current remote AS9100 audit methods do not ensure compliance with ITAR, and could get their clients arrested or shut down.
Oxebridge Issues Public Call to Extend All Certifications, Accreditations During Coronavirus Pandemic
Oxebridge is demanding IAF extend all certifications and accreditations to allow for the coronavirus pandemic to subside.
Defying Coronavirus, CQI Still Holding Public Events, Risking Mass Infection
The UK’s Chartered Quality Institute is refusing to cancel public events, risking the spread of coronavirus to its members and attendees.
OP-ED: Lax Enforcement of Aerospace Audit Rules Could Be Lethal
IAQG execs’ disinterest in ensuring AS9100 certifications are only issued to conforming companies eventually puts the public at risk.
Oxebridge Prepared to Continue Services Remotely During Coronavirus Outbreak
Oxebridge has had contingency plans in place for decades to handle events such as these, and service will not be disrupted.
ISO 9001 Certification Bodies Woefully Unprepared for Coronavirus
Registrars have the ability to conduct remote audits, but have refused to prepare.
ASQ Cancels 2020 World Conference on Quality & Improvement
Citing the spread of coronavirus, ASQ has cancelled the 2020 WCQI event.
Free ISO 9001 Template Kit Updated, Now Supports Google Docs
The latest update to the Oxebridge Free ISO 9001 template kit provides Google Docs capabilities.
OP-ED: IAS VP Really Can’t Stop Injecting Himself into Accreditation Controversy
Mohan Sabaratnam refuses to recuse himself, making a high-profile complaint filed against IAS even worse.
Quality Professionals: Embrace Blockchain or Perish
Quality professionals must understand blockchain, as it will impact on their work; they must also ensure that the technology is not corrupted by the usual suspects, such as ISO.
ANAB Allowing Leeway for Coronavirus, IAQG Not So Much
ANAB is allowing extensions for companies affected by the virus, but AS9100 certified orgs are out of luck.
Certificate Mill Falsely Alleges IAF “Leaked” Coronavirus
Daryl Guberman claims an IAF/ILAC laboratory was responsible for the coronavirus release.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 10: Clause 8.5.2 Identification and Traceability
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.5.2 on “Identification & Traceability”
