Latest News & Opinion on the ISO Certification Scheme
Source: Next AS9100 Standard “On Hold” as Internal Drama Unfolds
Meanwhile, ISO has handed development of ISO 9001 over to BSI.
OPG Certifications Achieves ISO 17021 Accreditation
OPG can provide ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certification in a single, integrated audit.
CB Issued “Nine” ISO Certificates at Once, Including for Standards You Can’t Get Certified To
“Bureau Veritas” is Latin for “if the check clears, print it.”
Latest CB Scam to Circumvent IAF Accreditation Rules
Hey, you want me to obey the law? Ya gotta pay me extra, buddy.
Microsoft Caught Referring US Defense Companies to China for Tech Support
But, yeah, let’s make mom-and-pop machines shops pay $300,000 for CMMC.
“Dr. Cuba” Novel Series Coming
Christopher Paris is writing fiction now because apparently his resume wasn’t enough.
In Response to Complaint that CB Hid Evidence of Violations, ANAB Hides Evidence
If you write “the world is flat” in an email, it makes it science.
Soriano Pleads Guilty, CMMC C3PAO Cask Still Approved by Cyber AB
The official took bribes from Cask in exchange for Fed contracts, raising questions about Cask’s ability to fairly perform CMMC assessments.
IAQG Updated OASIS to Add Less Functionality?
OASIS version 3 kept everything bad, and took out useful features. Because, why?
Complaint Against UKAS Escalated to EA
UKAS has ignored a complaint filed with it since 2023, but action by the IAF regional body EA is seen as unlikely.
Complaint Against UAF for Tax Evasion Now Heads to IAF
The Delaware Secretary of State has launched an investigation into the accreditation body for failure to register as a not-for-profit.
VIDEO: Five Complaints Filed Against ABs in Just Seven Days
And all during the same week that they were bragging about “World Accreditation Day.”
IAPMO SCB Closes Complaint in ProShop ERP Debacle, Provides No Explanation
The matter now goes to ANAB and IAQG for escalation, putting SCB’s accreditation at risk.
UKAS Blows Off Complaint About its Response to Complaint
UKAS never even acknowledged a complaint filed in August of 2023, which makes it a convenient way for them to ignore it.
VIDEO: UKAS Just Endorsed Bribery
… but they also gave instructions on how you can ensure you never get investigated by hiding the evidence.
ISO 17011 Tells ANAB Not to Sell Custom Training, ANAB Says “Shut Up”
ANAB gives no shits on whether you think they are engaged in conflicts of interest.
Ignorance is Bliss: ISO Certification Overseers Show Pattern of Ignoring Official Complaints
Data from 2019 to present showing how complaints are dropped without action by ISO certification bodies and their IAF member accreditation bodies.
AS9100 CB Takes Weeks to Respond to Complaint, Only Hours to Erase Evidence
It is now over 30 days since IAPMO SCB promised an update on the ProShop ERP scandal, yet the CB had video evidence deleted in just hours.
United Accreditation Forum Refuses to Produce Mandatory US “Not-for-Profit” Filings
No IRS paperwork was apparently ever filed to register UAF as an actual not-for-profit entity.
ANAB Caught Promoting Ideagen, ISO 17011 Complaint Filed
ANAB’s Melanie Ross has repeatedly promoted the QualTrax software program as as solution for implementing ISO standards that ANAB later audits against.
ISO 9001 Auditor Comes Up With Stupidest Finding Ever
An ISO 9001 auditor comes up with a new way to reduce the IQ of the entire planet in one stroke.
Hey Pratt Whitney: ASQR-01 is a Shitshow… Fix It!
The Pratt/RTX spec is updated yet again, confusing everyone and ensuring total noncompliance.
VIDEO: Review and Commentary on the ISO 9001:2025 Committee Draft
Chris Paris dissects the ISO 9001:2025 CD version.
Sen. Rubio Responds to Russia Concern One Year Late, and With Campaign Spam
The Senator’s office responded to reports of ANSI violating US sanctions against Russia, but with an off-topic spam mail.
ISO 9001:2025 Committee Draft Leaked: An In-depth Look
Oxebridge has obtained the CD version of the new ISO 9001:2025 standards, and presents a breakdown of the changes and additions.
PRI Buys Competitor Platinum Registration
The Nadcap scheme owner will take over certifications from the Colorado-based CB.
VIDEO: Chris Paris Rants about Climate Change & ISO 9001
It looks like somebody was sober, and really angry about it.
Lorri Hunt Resigns from TC 176
The reasons for her sudden departure are unknown.
CORRECTION: Regarding ProShop ERP Reports
A correction to the ProShop ERP webinar report.
IAQG Deleted All Old OASIS Tickets Because Of Course They Did
When it updated OASIS to v.3, IAQG erased all old complaints, even the open ones.
Certification Body Immediately Makes ProShop ERP Problem Worse
IAPMO SCB is working to have video evidence removed from the internet, which is something they apparently think they can do.
Gang of Accreditation Bodies Declares Accreditation is Mandatory, Nobody is Surprised
IECEE members are the very same accreditation bodies that will make a fortune on their own ruling.
ProShop ERP Has Lost its Damn Mind
ProShop claims you can get AS9100 certified in only “two weeks” if you use their software, because someone spiked the office coffee pot.
Oxebridge Releases THE AUDITOR: YEAR FOUR Comic Strip Collection
The fourth collection of comics featuring Ray Battlesbee is now available for free download.
ISO & IAQG Finally Fix That “Purchase Order Flowdown” Controversy
ISO and IAQG ruled that the bullets of 8.4.3 are not required on outgoing purchase orders to suppliers. Will auditors even listen, though?
