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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.
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.
ANAB President Knappenberger Prepares To Resign
ANAB President John Knappenberger to resign.
FBI Confirms It Investigated ASQ, APICS Member Levinson for Domestic Terrorism
The FBI has confirmed it investigated ASQ and APICS member Bill Levinson for domestic terrorism as a result of his internet postings against Muslims and minorities.
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.
State Consumer Fraud Complaints Filed Against ASQ, APICS
Oxebridge has filed two separate complaints with state agencies alleging ASQ and APICS are engaged in deceptive advertising for posting Codes of Ethics they do not enforce.
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.
World Intellectual Property Organization Rules ASQ’s Levinson Violated Oxebridge Trademark
WIPO has ruled against ASQ’s Bill Levinson, saying he infringed on Oxebridge trademark by registering a defamation website with the Oxebridge name in the URL.
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.
UK’s Paul Simpson To Take TC176/SC2 Chair, Replacing Nigel Croft
BSI has nominated Paul Simpson to be Chair of the influential ISO/TC 176 Subcommittee 2.
Opinion
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guidance Documents
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.
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.
Your Lowest Cost Options for ISO 9001 or AS9100 Implementation
The range of costs for ISO 9001 or AS9100 implementation is vast, depending on the level of service you want. For tiny companies, this can be intimidating; Oxebridge breaks down the costs of each level of consulting available.
How To Ensure Your Registrar Uses the Right Industry Codes, and Why It’s Important
ISO 9001 and other registrars are required to assign the right SIC, NACE and IAF codes relative to your scope of business, to ensure the right auditors are assigned to your contract; here’s how to check if they’ve done it right.
Implementing the ISO 9001:2015 “Process Approach”
Since it was first made part of ISO 9001 in the year 2000, the “process approach” has confused readers; this comprehensive article aims to decipher the process approach requirements of the latest standard, ISO 9001:2015.
COTO Interruptus: The Missing ISO 9001 Clause on Strategic Direction
An excerpted chapter from Surviving ISO 9001:2015, regarding the need to develop a “strategic direction” despite ISO 9001 lacking a firm requirement to do so.
Great Third-Party Sources of Info to Support the Trickier AS9100 Clauses
These third-party websites may offer some help in supporting your approaches related to AS9100 Rev D’s trickier clauses.
Free ISO 9001 Template Kit Updated to v. 1.9: Includes New Training Presentation
Oxebridge has updated its free ISO 9001:2015 QMS Template Kit, which now includes improved audit and CAR logs, and a 60-slide training slide deck for employees.
Updated AS9100 Template Kit version 1.1: The “Awesome Audit Log Update”
Oxebridge’s free AS9100 template kit has been updated to version 1.1.
Everything We Thought We Knew About ITAR Is Wrong
Companies are ignoring, dismissing or underestimating the impact of ITAR’s latest flowdown push; the risks of failing to implement ITAR properly include jail for those involved, so it’s worth getting educated, fast.
Humor & Everything Else
Watching Daryl Guberman Debate IAQG’s Buddy Cressionnie is Comedy Gold
Cage match! Certificate mill operator Daryl Guberman battled IAQG genius Buddy Cressionnie, and neither man came out smarter than when they went in.
Put Any Image on the Cover of Quality Progress With ASQ’s “QP Yourself” Campaign
ASQ came up with a campaign where anyone can add any photo to the cover of Quality Progress. What could go wrong? Oxebridge shows you exactly what.
Looking Back at Some of Oxebridge’s Humor Graphics – Part III
Another look at Oxebridge’s sometimes-hilarious editorial graphics.
Read The Most Hilarious Management Junk-Jargon Post Ever
A risk management guy likes boardroom jargon. So much so, it becomes unintentionally hilarious.
ISO 9000 World Conference Includes Same Consultants Who Called Risk-Based Thinking “Biggest Boon”
This year’s ISO 9000 World Conference features not so much of the rest of the world, and the usual consultant suspects ready for you to reward them for their selfishness.
Join the Official Oxebridge ISO 9000 Slack Channel
Oxebridge has launched an official ISO 9000 Slack group.
Britain’s CQI Wanted To Add A Graphic on Ayurvedic Medicine in ISO 9001
Someone at CQI wanted to add a graphic of Ayurvedic medicine into ISO 9001:2015. Hilarity ensued.
Looking Back at Some of Oxebridge’s Humor Graphics – Part II
Another look at Oxebridge’s sometimes-hilarious editorial graphics.
New ISO Secretary General Doesn’t Know He’s Being Followed by Twitter Sex Bots
ISO’s new Secretary General is being followed on Twitter by porn bots begging for sex chat.
Oxebridge Launches Official ISO 9000 Slack
Oxebridge has launched an official ISO 9000 Slack group.
