Latest News & Opinion on the ISO Certification Scheme
TC 262: You Have My Attention
I'd like to welcome ISO Technical Committee 262 into the warm embrace of overwatch and independent investigation. They join a loving cadre of other ISO committees, standards bodies and certification scheme participants who enjoy the benefit of having their work...
IAF Agreed to Endorse ISO 9001:2015 Three Years Prior to Actual Publication
According to IAF documents, the International Accreditation Forum made a formal decision to endorse the future ISO 9001:2015 standard as early as 2013, some three years prior to publication.
Swiss Propose, Withdraw, Then Reposition a “Competing” Risk Management Standard
In recent months representatives from the Swiss delegation of ISO TC 262 on risk management have been pressing for ISO 31000 to be re-written as a standard designed for third party certification. The effort was led by Switzerland's Dr. Bruno Bruehwiler of the...
Texas Tax Firm Falsely Claimed ISO 31000 Certification by Registrar ICL
Texas R&D Tax Credit Solutions, an accounting and corporate tax firm, improperly claimed its risk management system was certified to ISO 31000 by registrar International Certifications Ltd (ICL). ICL disputed the claim, forcing the tax firm to remove the statement.
US TAG Roster Incorrectly Lists Member Affiliations, Skews Demographic Makeup
An analysis of the US TAG 176 member roster shows that up to a third were improperly designated, resulting in an incorrect picture that lessened the dominant influence by consultants and registrars on ISO 9001 development.
Source: With Only Days Left, It’s Jarvis vs Hunt in the Fight for FDIS 9001 Votes
According to an anonymous source, the US TAG to TC 176 is undergoing an interesting conflict between its leadership over the pending vote on FDIS 9001:2015, with only days left. In one corner is Chair Alka Jarvis, who is reported to be endorsing a “NO” vote against the FDIS; in the other is SC2 Chair Lorri Hunt, who is pushing for a “YES” vote.
Practical Implementation of “Risk Based Thinking” – Part 3
A practical approach to implementing ISO 9001:2015’s risk-based thinking, this part discusses how to use determine your risks, assess them, and treat them.
Is US TAG Leadership Lying to Its Members in Advance of FDIS Vote?
A document issued by US TAG leaders relies on seriously dubious information to guide its members on how to vote on FDIS 9001:2015.
It Gets Worse: US TAG Tries to Invoke Right of Anonymity to Block Scrutiny
US TAG leadership sent an email that alleges members have a right to anonymity, and suggesting that they aren’t required — or, depending on your reading, even permitted — to utilize information from stakeholders when making decisions on official US positions.
US TAG Boasted Internally That 9001:2015 Will Be The “Biggest Boon for Consultants Ever”
Official US TAG documents reveal that a technical review group listed as a “positive comment” that the FDIS of ISO 9001:2015 will be “the biggest boon for consultants ever.”
Public Call: US Must Reject Ratification of ISO 9001:2015 (UPDATED)
The United States must reject the current version of ISO 9001:2015, and refuse to ratify it as a US national standard until it can be corrected. The potential financial damage and legal liability to American businesses is too great to allow the current version to be adopted as is.
Spite Move? US TAG Angry That ISO Voted on Oxebridge Request for Interpretation
The US TAG to TC 176 abstained from voting on an official Request for Interpretation filed by Oxebridge, but for all the wrong reasons.
![[UPDATED] ANAB Accredited BSI for ISO 9001:2015 Only Days After FDIS Release](https://www.oxebridge.com/emma/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ANABnewlogo2015-400x250.jpg)
[UPDATED] ANAB Accredited BSI for ISO 9001:2015 Only Days After FDIS Release
In July, the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) granted accreditation to international registrar BSI for the issuance of ISO 9001:2015 certificates, despite the FDIS version of the ISO 9001 standard having only been released a few weeks prior.
Practical Implementation of “Risk Based Thinking” – Part 2
Part 2: Defining Risk and Opportunity (For Part 1, click here.) From the information you have derived from the COTO exercise, you now have a better understanding of the company, it's stakeholders, internal and external issues of concern, and other factors which will...
Now You Can Grab Individual Oxebridge Template Kit Files
We've added a new feature that allows you to download individual files from the Oxebridge Totally Free ISO 9001:2015 QMS Documentation Template Kit. This is useful is you've already downloaded the full ZIP, but maybe need to restore a single file, or if you just want...
Practical Implementation of “Risk Based Thinking” – Part 1
Chris Paris presents a practical way to implement the otherwise vague language of ISO 9001:2015’s “risk based thinking.” In Part 1 he discusses the need to address “context of the organization” (COTO) first.
Industry Reporting on ISO 9001:2015 Dominated by Certification Bodies
The industry trade journals are allowing ISO certification body sales reps to dominate the discussion on ISO 9001:2015, drowning out any other voices or critical debate.
Oxebridge Free Template Kit updated to Version 1.1
The Oxebridge ISO 9001:2015 Totally Free QMS Documentation Template Kit has undergone a minor update.
ANAB’s Appearance at SGS Event is Toxic to its Mission
As mentioned earlier, ANAB CEO John Knappenberger is heading to Orlando to give a speech at an event on ISO 9001 and risk hosted by one of its accredited certification bodies (CBs), SGS North America. My blog post yesterday was more snark than substance, and I have...
Former Felon Plotted to “Destroy” Oxebridge
In 2012, former convicted felon and Elsmar moderator Wes Bucey discussed how to “destroy” Oxebridge through the use of “bad publicity” and then engaged in years of defamation against Oxebridge in an apparent attempt to realize the threat.
How Much Do Other Consultants Charge for ISO Template Kits?
We take a quick look at what other consulting firms are charging for a product Oxebridge just released for free.
Oxebridge Launches FREE Template Kit for ISO 9001:2015 Documentation
Oxebridge Quality Resources has released a full set of ISO 9001:2015 template documents, including the well-received Oxebridge CAR System for corrective action management, at no cost.
Former Lockheed, AAQG Rep Says Stupidest Thing Ever, Accidentally Explains Why Airplanes Still Crash
Former IAQG rep says CB auditors should be able to look at Management Review, Internal Audits and certify a system, but only after grabbing a jelly donut.
TUV Threatens “Nonconformities” If You Don’t Adopt Their Approach to Risk-Based Thinking
At Quality Digest, TÜV SÜD auditor Randall D’Amico writes a piece entitled claiming the new 9001:2015 standard requires a “risk assessment process” and threatens clients with nonconformities if they disagree… even though the TUV position contradicts the actual language of 9001.
You Only Live Twice: AS9100 Standards Group Re-Rejects Paris
The SAE rejects Christopher Paris’ bid for AAQSC membership a 2nd time, because once wasn’t enough?
Following BSI Lead, ANSI Doubles Price on FDIS 9001:2015
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has raised the price for the FDIS version of ISO 9001:2015 from $88 to $179, apparently after BSI began selling the draft standard at a higher price. The move has raised questions within ISO circles as to whether this constitutes a form of price-fixing, pushed on the US and other nations by the UK.
Job Opening: PT Contract Statistician
Oxebridge is hiring a part time contract Statistician for a new service offering to be launched in the next few months.
Cruse Out, Dale Gordon in at ANAB’s Aerospace Program
Dale Gordon, a long time US representative on the IAQG and AAQG, has replaced Bob Cruse at ANAB as Aerospace Program Manager.
Forget FIFA, Investigate the IAF
With this week’s ruling by the IAF — through its cohort the EA — clearing UKAS despite overwhelming evidence of failure to enforce accreditation rules, it’s become evident to the world that the ISO 9001 certification scheme is meaningless.
IAF Clears UKAS in Response to Allegations of Gross Misconduct, Accreditation Violations
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has cleared the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) of all the allegations made against it by Oxebridge in a high-profile complaint filed in January. The Oxebridge complaint specifically alleged UKAS was in breach of its obligations under ISO 17011, as well as UK law, by failing to enforce accreditation rules on two of UKAS’ certification bodies, LRQA and BSI.
IAF Clears UKAS in Response to Allegations of Gross Misconduct, Accreditation Violations
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has cleared the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) of all the allegations made against it by Oxebridge in a high-profile complaint filed in January. The Oxebridge complaint specifically alleged UKAS was in breach of its obligations under ISO 17011, as well as UK law, by failing to enforce accreditation rules on two of UKAS’ certification bodies, LRQA and BSI.
File Shows Portugal and IQNet Duplicated Their Comments on DIS 9001
The official and final comments file on ISO DIS 9001:2015 shows that the comments entered by IQNet and the Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ) of Portugal were identical, resulting in the comments having double the influence of any other member.
Site Outages Planned – 17 July 2015
The Oxebridge site is undergoing a security upgrade. The site may experience outages and 404 errors during this time. Please have patience.
Hey, Houston, Want to Meet Paris?
During the week of July 20, I'll be in Jack West's stomping grounds, The Woodlands TX, a stone's throw from Houston. Which is convenient, because I expect West to be throwing stones. Assuming his pitching arm isn't strong enough, I'll be available evenings for...
ISO 9001:2015 Requires a “Calm” and “Emotionally Protective” Workplace
The new ISO 9001:2015 standard will require companies to maintain a “calm” and “emotionally protective” work environment. What could go wrong?
