From Bad to Worse: CMMC Accreditation Body Ignores Deadline on Ethics Complaint
The CMMC Accreditation Body has again ignored a formal complaint put to it, the latest alleging overt violations of its Code of Ethics by board members.
Complaint Filed with CMMC-AB Alleging Ethics Violations by Board Members
Multiple current and former Board Members are alleged to be personally profiting from their roles in the CMMC-AB by selling CMMC related services or products.
Oxebridge Files Complaint Alleging Felony Fraud Led to CMMC-AB Contract Award
Documents submitted by the CMMC-AB to obtain a federal CAGE code included a false statement claiming the group was “tax-exempt” in March 2020.
In Stunning Move, US DOD Hands CMMC Scheme Oversight to Foreign Actors
The no-bid contract requires the CMMC-AB to undergo peer evaluations by foreign auditors, granting them physical access to reports of US cybersecurity deficiencies.
IAQG OASIS Portal Down for “Unplanned Maintenance”
The official worldwide registry for AS9100 certifications, called OASIS, is down.
Company That Manipulated Test Data for Grenfell Fire Insulation Still Holds ISO 9001 from SGS
SGS continues to certify Celotex, who admitted to falsifying cladding test data.
Oxebridge Providing ISO 17020 Implementation for CMMC C3PAOs
CMMC Third Party Assessment Organizations will have to obtain ISO 17020 accreditation in order to meet a DOD demand.
Certificate Mill Guberman PMC Websites, YouTube Channel Shuttered, Claims Company “Out of Business”
Guberman PMC offered self-accredited ISO certificates, and relied on a campaign of defaming competitors, an effort which now appears entirely shut down.
Complaint Filed Against TURCERT Eurolab Alleging Improper PPE Test Reports
Test reports appeared to show irregularities and deficiencies when compared to the applicable test specifications.
Oxebridge Files Ethics Complaint Against USAF Chief Software Officer
USAF CSO Nicholas Chaillan threatened to use “DOD lawyers” against a private citizen after a petty squabble on LinkedIn.
IAQG Mandates AS9100 Nonconformity Quotas, Ensuring Class Action Lawsuit
The latest release of AS9104/3 requires aerospace registrars to measure auditor performance based on “nonconformities per audit day.”
Parsing ISO 17021-1’s Melange of Procedure Callouts
The standard for certification bodies uses over 15 different terms to refer to “procedures,” making implementation a nightmare without third-party help.
ISO Preps to Revise ISO 9001, Overriding International Vote Results
ISO has telegraphed its intent to revise ISO 9001:2015 over the objections of the world’s ISO members, further discrediting the myth that its standards are built on “consensus.”
DoD Threats of False Claims Act Prosecutions in CMMC Scheme Are “Exaggerated”
Ironically, the Dept. of Defense is making false claims about its ability to prosecute False Claims Act lawsuits against defense contractors who fail to obtain CMMC.
Gross: ASQ Tries to Take Credit for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Sigh… ASQ is trying to take credit for fixing a problem that was caused by a failure of quality to begin with.
Quality Digest Corrects Claims Made by IAF About CertSearch
QD’s editors stepped in with additional reporting to refute some false claims made by an IAF rep.
Why CMMC’s “Reciprocity” With ISO 27001 Is A Bad Idea
“Reciprocity” with ISO 27001 essentially signals the surrender of CMMC, and invites corruption and Chinese interference.
IAF Resorts to Outright Lies to Promote CertSearch Website
A Quality Digest article falsely claims the CertSearch database is “nearly 100% reliable” and contains information from all ISO certification bodies.
How to Turn CMMC From Vaporware to a Functioning Scheme by Q4 2021
Four steps that can be done now to roll out a fully-functioning CMMC certification scheme.
Greek CB Tried To Cover Up Usage of Accreditation Template Kit
Cosmocert altered documents and later falsely claimed they did not use pre-written policies.
HUMOR: Selecting An ISO 9001 Consultant Who Doesn’t Just Sell Books
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris is not trying to sell his book during this video about not selling books.
To Celebrate 1st Anniversary of Comic Strip, Oxebridge Releases THE AUDITOR: YEAR ONE Collection
The entire first year of strips is now available in a single, free PDF e-book.
Oxebridge Launches Patreon Page to Support THE AUDITOR Comic Strip
Fans of THE AUDITOR can now donate to the official Oxebridge page on Patreon.
Wait, What? ISO Consultant Offers “Free” Training, Charges $449 for Certificate
Advisera will give you the course for free, but charges you for the certificate.
ISO 17021 Won’t Be Revised, Giving CBs a Break, No Such Luck for ISO 9001 Users
UKAS is happy its CBs, like BSI, won’t have to waste time updating to a new standard, even as they push forth on a revision to ISO 9001 that will screw their own customers.
The Auditor Strip on Short Hiatus
The misadventures of ISO 9001 auditor Ray Battlesbee will return shortly.
These Nadcap Audit Findings Are Hilariously Incompetent
A collection of some frustrating, rip-snorting bogus nonconformities reported by PRI during Nadcap special process audits.
“The Auditor” Comic Surpasses 100 Strips
Less than six months in, and the Oxebridge comic strip is already past 100 episodes.
Achievement Unlocked! Oxebridge’s Paris Quoted Next to Einstein, Deming
Christopher Paris of Oxebridge is quoted alongside other greats such as Drucker, Disney, Bezos and Abraham Lincoln.
OP-ED: CQI Cultist Tells Critics They Can Only Complain After They Buy His Made-Up Diplomas
David Hutchins sells “diplomas” from his self-made “college” and then insults anybody who thinks this might be dubious.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 13: Clause 8.5.5 Post-Delivery Activities
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.5.5 on “Post-Delivery Activities”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 12: Clause 8.5.4 Preservation
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.5.4 on “Preservation.”
ISO 45001:2018 — “Helping Management and Workers Sleep Well at Night!”
Oxebridge’s ISO 45001 implementation approach can help identify and verify legal compliance.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 11: Clause 8.5.3 Customer Property
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.5.3 on “Customer and Supplier Property”
Oxebridge ISO 9001 Template Kit Updated to Version 1.14
The kit fixes errors in the prior COTO Log and adds a handful of new optional QMS forms.
Free ISO 9001 Template Kit Updated, Now Supports Google Docs
The latest update to the Oxebridge Free ISO 9001 template kit provides Google Docs capabilities.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 10: Clause 8.5.2 Identification and Traceability
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.5.2 on “Identification & Traceability”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 9: Clause 8.5.1 on Production Control
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.5.1 on “Control of Production and Service Provision”
How Q001 Audits Will Eliminate Auditor Conflicts of Interest
Oxebridge is presenting a radical approach towards preventing consulting by Q001 auditors.
Oxebridge Q001 Version 1.1 Released (Minor Edits Only)
Oxebridge has released version 1.1 of its new QMS standard, Oxebridge Q001. The version fixes some minor typographical errors in Appendix B, improves page numbering formatting for users of printed copies, and adds reference to "shelf life control of perishable items"...