Latest News & Opinion on the ISO Certification Scheme
Surviving AS9100 Book Will Include Sections on AS9110, AS9120
Chris Paris announces that his new book Surviving AS9100 will contain sections on the additional standards AS9110 and AS9120.
SAI Global Auditor Went Ballistic On Oxebridge With Unprovoked Homophobic Attack
SAI Lead Auditor Scott Morrison sent an unprovoked hate mail rant to Oxebridge, including homophobic insults.
Wait, What? You Can Pre-Order Paris’ New Book, Surviving AS9100 Rev D?
Oxebridge announces that it is now taking pre-orders for Christopher Paris’ next book, SURVIVING AS9100 REV. D, expected to be published in September 2018.
Looking Back at Some of Oxebridgeâs Humor Graphics â Part IV
Another look at Oxebridge’s sometimes-hilarious editorial graphics.
All In the Family: Likely New ANAB President is Son of Its Own Client
ANAB’s Acting President, and likely replacement for retired John Knappenberger, is the son of the president of ANAB’s accreditation client, EAGLE Certifications.
ASQ, ANSI, ISO Won’t Denounce Conspiracy Theorist Who Accuses IAF of Nazism
ISO, ANSI and ASQ have refused to denounce the rantings of certificate mill operator Daryl Guberman, even as evidence shows some in their organizations are supporting him privately.
Company At Center of 2017 Certificate Mill Scandal Won GSA ContractÂ
A company that purchased a certificate mill ISO 9001 cert has since won a GSA contract with the US Federal government.
SAI Global Has All Accreditations Restored, Including AS9100
SAI Global’s AS9100 accreditation has been restored by ANAB and IAQG.
Bizarre Press Release Points Out Problems of ISO 9001 Auditor Hyperbole During Closing Meetings
One Intertek client ran a breathless press release announcing their QMS’ “perfection,” the likely result of the auditor’s hyperbolic praise at the closing meeting.
Praxiom Releases Home-Grown Process Management Standard
Praxiom Research has released its own “process management standard,” along with a related process auditing tool.
Consultants: Align Your Business Model Around Your Clients, Not ISO or the Registrars
Consultants wrongly prioritize serving ISO and the certification bodies, rather than their clients.
US Court Rules ANAB, Accreditation Bodies Can’t Be Sued for Breach of Contract
A US Court has ruledin favor of ANAB, indicating that accreditation bodies cannot be sued for breach of contract.
ANAB Argued in Court Against the Value of Its Own Accreditation
In the US court case Tsamota v. ANAB, the US accreditation body made a legal argument that contradicted years of its own marketing.
ANAB Officially Denounces Guberman Video Alleging Its Leaders Defamed Oxebridge
ANAB executive Randy Dougherty has written an email denouncing a Daryl Guberman video which claims ANAB leadership defamed Oxebridge.
Oxebridge Launches “Deep Dive QMS Audit” Service
Oxebridge has launched a new “Deep Dive QMS Audit” service for those wanting an intense internal audit designed to uncover all the flaws or gaps in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality system.
Registrars Are Forcing Clients to Split Up Their Integrated Management Systems
Despite promises that Annex SL would help companies implement integrated management systems, the world’s registrars are unable to offer integrated auditing, and are forcing clients to de-integrate their systems anyway.
IAF’s Mission to Create Global Database of ISO Certificates Continues, But Largely in Secret
The IAF’s project to create a global database of ISO certificates is moving ahead slowly, but nearly entirely in secret.
The Only Acceptable Way to Write an Audit “Opportunity for Improvement”
Most ISO 9001 and AS9100 auditors hide their consulting under “opportunities for improvement,” and thus violate the accreditation rules. This article describes how to write an OFI without crossing the line into consulting.
ANAB Sued by UK Firm for Breach of Contract
Tsamota Certifications is suing ANAB for breach of contract after suddenly canceling their application for accreditation.
Actual Real-World Examples of ISO Auditors Engaged in Full-On Consulting
Some stunning documented evidence of ISO 9001 and AS9100 registrar auditors engaging in open consulting during audits, a practice prohibited by international accreditation rules.
ANAB President Knappenberger Prepares To Resign
ANAB President John Knappenberger to resign.
Auditors Hide Consulting Under “Opportunity For Improvement” Guise
Auditors continue to couch consulting advice, specifically prohibited by accreditation rules, as “opportunities for improvement” and it’s toxic.
Source: ISO Auditors Take Financial Hit When Writing Nonconformities
One auditor reported they were earning less than minimum wage when calculating the time required to process client nonconformities, creating a disincentive to write findings.
Good News, Everyone! Registrars Are Just Ignoring Major ISO 9001 Nonconformities Now
More evidence comes in that the ISO 9001 registrars are just pencil-whipping “upgrade transitions” and issuing certificates to companies that actually have multiple major nonconformities.
SAI’s Accreditation for ISO 9001 May Be Restored, But Who Knows?
The suspension information on the ANAB website related to registrar SAI appears to have been updated, but it’s still not clear if SAI’s accreditation is fully suspended, partially suspended, or lifted.
Oxebridge ISO 9001 Template Kit Version 1.10 Released!
Oxebridge has released version 1.10 “The Awesome Audit Update” of the Oxebridge free QMS template kit.
IAF To Investigate UKAS Claim of Allowing Unaccredited ISO Certificates
IAF has launched an investigation into UKAS for its Technical Bulletin which appears to contradict an official IAF resolution, but the email announcing the probe appears less than enthusiastic.
BSI’s “Instant” ISO 45001 May Have Violated IAF Resolution, But UKAS Is OK With That
UKAS released an odd technical bulletin allowing its accredited registrars to issue unaccredited ISO 45001 certificates, in apparent violation of an IAF Resolution.
BREAKING: Construction Firm Responsible for Deadly Miami Bridge Collapse Boasted Bureau Veritas ISO 9001 Certification
The firm responsible for the construction of the pedestrian bridge at Florida International University, which collapsed Thursday and killed six people, boasted of ISO 9001 certification from accredited registrar Bureau Veritas.
OPINION: BSI Is Already Printing — Erm… “Issuing” — ISO 45001 Certificates
UK based construction firm Morgan Sindall announced, without a shred of irony, that it was certified by BSI to the new occupational health and safety standard ISO 45001 within hours of that standard being published.
The IAF’s Tax Records Raise Some Interesting Questions
An analysis of the IAF’s annual US tax filing reveals some interesting information, especially that a single consultant gets 50% of their annual revenue.
ISO Certification Bodies Are Just Plagiarizing Each Other’s Confidentiality Policies
Your ISO registrar probably stole the intellectual property of another registrar for their policy against intellectual property theft.
IAF and IAQG Remain Unscathed as Kobe Steel CEO Is Forced To Resign in Aerospace Scandal
The IAF and IAQG remain outside of investigations regarding aerospace inspection data fraud, while Kobe Steel’s CEO is forced to resign due to the scandals.
FDA Violations Swarm Around ISO 13485 Certified Companies
Beyond CR Bard, multiple other companies cited by the FDA for medical device quality system violations were found to hold ISO 13485 certifications from a number of accredited registrars.
Medical Device Manufacturer Held ISO 13485 From BSI Despite Failing to Report Patient Deaths
Bard Peripheral Vascular was cited by the FDA for serious quality system violations, including failing to report patient deaths, while holding an active ISO 13485 certificate issued by BSI.
