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AS9100 Rev D Configuration Management for the Small Machine Shop
An updated guide on how to apply the configuration managemetn requirements of AS9100 Rev D in a typical, small machine shop.
Last Chance to Get “Surviving ISO 9001” Before Amazon Price Increase
The Oxebridge book “Surviving ISO 9001” is about to see a price hike, but you can order your copy now at the current price.
Source: Registrar Rep Who Fed Fake ISO Survey Data Fired
According to a source, the US registrar rep who falsified ISO Survey data has been fired.
ANAB’s Dougherty Just Destroyed Certificate Mill Operator Daryl Guberman
ANAB and IAF Executive Randy Dougherty obliterates certificate mill operator Daryl Guberman in a blistering, fact-based email.
US Court: Oxebridge Prevails in Elsmar Lawsuit
The US Federal District Court Middle District has issued a final order declaring Oxebridge as the prevailing party in its defamation lawsuit against the Elsmar website.
Kevin Knight Steps Down from ISO TC 262 Risk Management Chair Position
ISO TC 262 Chair Kevin Knight has stepped down, after criticism for years of ongoing ineffective leadership.
Oxebridge Website Hardened
The Oxebridge website was recently hardened against hack attempts; please report any site slowdowns or login failures.
The Hilariously Over-the-Top Self Promotion of the US ISO TAG Leadership
The US TAG’s leadership has resorted to some wild hyperbole in promoting themselves, leaving Oxebridge’s founder to declare himself the “World Only Living Quality Supergod.”
Quality Nerd Blog Reviewed “Surviving ISO 9001”
Quality Nerd blog reviewed Christopher Paris’ book, Surviving ISO 9001:2015.
Guberman Certificate Mill Forced Loss of Accreditation for Actual ISO 9001 Registrar
The posting of a fraudulent ISO 9001 certificate by G-PMC LLC has led to the permanent withdrawal of accreditation by a formerly legitimate ISO 9001 registrar.
Bureau Veritas Closes Complaint on Saudi Consulting Scandal, Offers No Evidence
The CEO of Bureau Veritas’ Saudi Arabian office closed an official complaint, but provided no evidence.
Disgusting: G31000’s Founder Alex Dali Publicly Posts Student’s Test Results, Billing Dispute
G31000 certification scheme founder Alex Dali posted a student’s personal test results and gripes about a billing dispute on LinkedIn, which should be a warning to anyone interested in signing up for the cert.
Registrar Who Banned Oxebridge Just Spammed Oxebridge YouTube Page
Registrar LRQA spammed the Oxebridge YouTube channel, even as the registrar has banned communication from Oxebridge out of spite for filing complaints.
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[Updated] Dutch Accreditation Council Suspended LRQA for Reasons Unknown
Dutch Accreditation Council RvA has issued a complete suspension of all its accreditations held by LRQA.
Why Paul Palmes’ “Resume Problem” is Hurting the US Position in ISO
Paul Palmes “serial exaggeration” of his work experience continues, and it’s crippling the US’ interests in ISO abroad.
Accreditation Bodies Must Begin Releasing Information Behind Registrar Suspensions, Withdrawals
The Accreditation Bodies must start releasing details of registrar suspensions and withdrawals, in the interest of their clients and the public.
Bureau Veritas Contract Combined Certification and Consulting Services [UPDATED]
Earlier in 2016, registrar Bureau Veritas was contracted to develop ISO 14001 management system procedures, in apparent violation of accreditation rules.
Open Letter to IFAN: “Prioritize Standards Users Over ISO”
Oxebridge issues an open letter to IFAN, the international organization dedicated to ISO standards users.
Quick Analysis of ANAB Withdrawal, Suspension History
With nothing better to do, we analyze ANAB’s data on registrar suspensions and withdrawals. Nerd alert!
Registrar Defends US TAG Rep’s Impossible ISO 9001 Consulting Claims
One of the authors of ISO 9001 is caught making impossible marketing claims to sell his consulting services, and his company’s ISO registrar is helping give him cover.
ISO Published a Document That Provides Definitions of Words Used in its Standard of Definitions
ISO has published an official document defining words used in ISO 9000, the official standard that defines words.
Oxebridge Author Places “Pariah Bounty” on ISO Rep for “Emotionally Protective Workplace” Wording in ISO 9001
Oxebridge author Christopher Paris expands his “pariah bounty” on the TC 176 rep who injected language requiring an “emotionally protective workplace” in ISO 9001:2015.
Oxebridge Orlando ISO 9001 “Braindump” Sold Out
The December 5th ISO 9001 event given by Oxebridge has sold out.
ERAI Blog Piece: AS9100 Rev D and Counterfeit Part Control
Link to Chris Paris’ blog piece for ERAI on aerospace counterfeit part control and AS9100.
Oxebridge Stops Offering ISO 13485 Implementation, Citing “Perfect Storm” Changes
Oxebridge Quality Resources International has stopped offering ISO 13485 QMS implementation for medical device manufacturers.
IAQG Has an AS9100 Auditor Problem, and It’s Ignoring It
The AS9100 overseers at the IAQG have a problem with their auditor pool, and are not only ignoring it, they’re making it worse.
The Cash Machine Keeps Ringing – ISO Releases (Another) Guidance Document for ISO 9001
ISO releases yet another document designed to explain ISO 9001.
Surviving ISO 9001:2015 Published!
Oxebridge has published Christopher Paris’ new book, Surviving ISO 9001:2015.
Final Event Agenda for Oxebridge ISO 9001:2015 “Braindump” in Orlando
The full day agenda of Oxebridge’s upcoming ISO 9001:2015 Course in Orlando, Dec. 5th.
LRQA Responds to Oxebridge Complaint, Denies Wrongdoing
LRQA’s Denis Ives has responded to a complaint which alleged LRQA had violated rules prohibiting it from offering consulting services to its ISO 9001 certification clients.
UKAS Sides with Alcumus ISOQAR in Response to Official Complaint
In response to a complaint against ISO 9001 registrar Alcumus ISOQAR, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service claims it found no wrongdoing, using language in its response that is identical to previous responses by both UKAS and ANAB.
Here’s the Final Table of Contents for “Surviving ISO 9001:2015”
Get a sneak peek at the final table of contents for Chris Paris’ new book, Surviving ISO 9001:2015.
New ISO 9002 Standard Released with Predictable Confusion
ISO is releasing a new companion guide to ISO 9001, and they’ve named it after a defunct standard, confusing everyone.
One UL Auditor is Basically Crafting the AS9100 QMS for Every Company on the Planet
AS9100 CB auditors are demanding clients fill in Turtle diagrams developed by a single UL auditor, ignoring accreditation rules and copyright law in the process.
Why AS9100 Decoupling from ISO is an Absolute Certainty
The decoupling of IATF 16949 from ISO will inevitably lead to the IAQG doing the same for AS9100, all to the detriment of standards users.
