Latest News & Opinion on the ISO Certification Scheme
Adding Cybersecurity to AS9100 / IA9100 Will Be… A Thing
The planned update to AS9100 is going to backfire, but that won’t stop them from doing it anyway.
The Difference Between Special Processes and Outsourced Processes in ISO 9001
We look at the differences and overlaps between these two concepts.
POLL: 94% of Respondents Never Asked ISO for “Standards-as-a-Service”
ISO is lying by claiming its Smart ISO program was a response to customer demand.
Oxebridge’s ISO 9001 LinkedIn Group Reaches 250,000 Members
The ISO 9001 Group managed by Oxebridge has now reached over a quarter of a million users.
CMMC Dodges FAR Update Bullet, Gets Authorization by Hegseth
SecDef Hegseth formally authorizes CMMC in order to comply with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
ISO DIS 9001:2026 Isn’t Even Out Yet, and TC 176’ers Are Cashing In
Mark Swanson at QRx may have revealed the ISO 9001 update will come out in 2027, not 2026.
An ASQ Story
A General, a Lawyer, and an IT Guy walk into a Milwaukee bar…
Paradox AI, Responsible for “123456” Password Breach, Holds ISO 27001 and SOC2 Certifications
Paradox AI was recertified to ISO 27001 by A-LIGN after the scandal was reported.
Chris Paris Releases 2nd Novel in DR. CUBA Series
THE THREE HEADS OF DR. CUBA is now available on Amazon.com
A Look at ISO 7101 for Healthcare Quality Management Systems
ISO 7101 is a remarkable example of how to write actionable, meaningful standards.
Bluestar Sacks Philippines Rep Who Falsely Accused Oxebridge of Extortion and Financial Crimes
Bluestar Management Systems has terminated its contract with Zyrus Oyong.
ASQ’s “Quincy” Likely Violates the EU AI Act
ASQ’s “Quincy” does not even pretend to be an ethical, transparent AI tool.
UKAS Is Accrediting Concentration Camp Builders Now
At least modern Fascism is quality controlled, right?
Indian CB RICL Issued ISO 9001 Cert to Another CB
Bluestar Certification Management is having a meltdown. It’s not going well.
AB Clears Certification Body That Created Fake Email Accusing Oxebridge of Extortion
CBs can accuse complainants of crimes and the IAF bodies are cool with that.
Cyber AB Hides Actions Taken in First CMMC Complaint, Citing “Confidentiality”
Lazarus Alliance appears to have escaped any consequence for abhorrent professional behavior.
Trolled By Turkish Cert Mill, IAF Abandons “GLOBAC” Re-Branding
Turkish Spiderman defeated the IAF and proved to be a true hero.
ISO DIS 9001:2026 Annex: A Look at the Guidance Materials
An in-depth look at the Guidance Annex in the upcoming ISO 9001:2026 standard.
IA9100.com Site Now Redirects to IAQG Official Site
The ISO Whistleblower Reporting system scores another last-minute minor victory for ethics.
ISO DIS 9001:2026: An In-Depth Look Prior to Publication
The DIS contains none of the stuff claimed by consultants over the past months, and largely remains a flawed document.
Yes, Certification Bodies Can Consult Now
We are just waiting for official updates to CASCO standards to legitimize the scams.
CB Sells “1-Day” ISO 13485 Medical Device Certification Because Indians Want to Kill Other Indians
Easy Go Certifications will sell you any ISO cert as soon as your check clears.
Chris Paris’ DR. CUBA Novel (Final Edition) Hits Amazon
The crime/horror novel is now available in both Kindle e-book format and paperback, in English and Spanish.
CMMC C3PAO Claims Awards That It Didn’t Actually Get
CIOReview confirmed that it never granted Lazarus Alliance the awards appearing on the LA website.
Company Behind Peru’s Airport Construction Debacle Holds ISO 9001 for Airport Construction
Despite scandals, Lima Airport Partners continues to boast ISO 9001 from TUV NORD.
DIS Version of ISO 9001:2026 Due in Two Weeks
The Draft International Standard (DIS) will be released for public comment, but will come with a price tag.
Amtivo Appears to Be Dropping its “Certify” QMS Software Package
A final, if temporary, victory for the now-dead Oxebridge ISO Whistleblower Reporting system.
UKAS, IAF Obliterate the Last Remaining Firewall Against Accreditation Corruption
The move now forces the shutdown of all independent stakeholder whistleblowing and complaints tools.
A SovCit, a Drag Queen, and a Plagiarist Walk Into A Bar…
ISO certification bodies and other scheme actors are expanding harassment and abuse of whistleblowers.
C3PAO at Center of First CMMC Industry Complaint Has Non-IAF Accreditation for ISO 17021
Lazarus Alliance claims to be accredited by the Egyptian-run “American Accreditation Association.”
ISO Standards Users’ Bill of Rights Released
The Bill of Rights details ten requirements to ensure access and usability of ISO standards.
ISO Rolls Out “Dystopian” Copyright Enforcement Policies
Certification Body auditors are now forcibly conscripted to act as ISO’s unpaid copyright police.
Atomic-6 Earns AS9100 Certification
Atomic-6 is a Marietta GA based aerospace composites designer and manufacturer.
FAR Update Bans Federal Contracts from Requiring Certifications
The move is retroactive and effectively prohibits ISO, CMMI or CMMC certifications as contract bidding requirements.
LRQA Bought a Consulting Company Because Conflicts of Interest Are Cool Now
Scott Dawson’s Core Business Solutions is now part of LRQA because, aww, your ethics are cute.
