During Pandemic, ISO Temporarily Allows Free Access to ISO 13485, Other Standards
During the coronavirus outbreak, ISO is making some of its standards available for free, including ISO 13485.
ISO Auditing Bodies Continue to Ignore Warnings about Zoom Video Conferencing Security Breaches
Bodies such as UKAS, BSI and Platinum continue to endorse the use of Zoom, despite growing evidence the software introduces huge security risks for users.
IAF Regional Body Clears IAS in Latest High-Level Complaint
Once again, the oversight bodies find no wrong doing by ISO accreditation bodies, despite evidence to the contrary.
Despite Health Restrictions, G31000 Continues to Sell Tickets to In-Person Risk Training Sessions
G31000 continues to collect funds for events that are unlikely to happen.
Oxebridge Issues Public Call to Extend All Certifications, Accreditations During Coronavirus Pandemic
Oxebridge is demanding IAF extend all certifications and accreditations to allow for the coronavirus pandemic to subside.
Defying Coronavirus, CQI Still Holding Public Events, Risking Mass Infection
The UK’s Chartered Quality Institute is refusing to cancel public events, risking the spread of coronavirus to its members and attendees.
ASQ Cancels 2020 World Conference on Quality & Improvement
Citing the spread of coronavirus, ASQ has cancelled the 2020 WCQI event.
Certificate Mill Falsely Alleges IAF “Leaked” Coronavirus
Daryl Guberman claims an IAF/ILAC laboratory was responsible for the coronavirus release.
Oxebridge To Waive Accreditation Fees for First Q001 Certification Bodies
A limited offer as the Oxebridge Q001 certification program ramps up.
New Evidence Suggests Quality Austria VP’s Deeper Involvement in Qatar Scandal
Eckehard Bauer was personally aware of the conflicts of interest between Quality Austria and the consultancy Qatar Quality Plus.
ASQ Blew Opportunity to Become a Hero During Coronavirus Outbreak
ASQ refused to offer members supplemental health insurance, and now that’s exactly what they need.
During Outbreak, Accreditation Bodies Move to Protect Their Staff, But Deny Same Rights for Everyone Else
Accreditation bodies are moving to 100% remote auditing, while denying that option for their certification bodies and end users.
Here’s Why an Independent, Critical Press is Priceless for the Quality Profession
The quality assurance profession’s news outlets are hopelessly conflicted, and their failure to report honestly puts public health and safety at risk.
Someone is Adding Oxebridge to CB Consultant Directories
Oxebridge remains free of any relationships with ISO registrars, so any such entries were not entered by Oxebridge.
Root Cause Expert Claims Root Cause of Coronavirus Disaster is “The Press”
TapRootT’s Mark Paradies blames a media-driven panic as the coronavirus’ real culprit, then denies actual science supporting social distancing.
IAF Ruling Allows CBs to Threaten Clients For Using Consultants They Don’t Like
The IAAC has cleared ANAB of any wrongdoing after failing to address a complaint against NQA USA.
OP-ED: Coronavirus Proves It’s Time to Stop Listening To Risk Management Consultants
Their coronavirus failures prove it’s time to tell risk management consultants to shut up already.
Remote AS9100 Audits Nearly Guarantee ITAR/EAR Violations
Certification bodies’ current remote AS9100 audit methods do not ensure compliance with ITAR, and could get their clients arrested or shut down.
OP-ED: Lax Enforcement of Aerospace Audit Rules Could Be Lethal
IAQG execs’ disinterest in ensuring AS9100 certifications are only issued to conforming companies eventually puts the public at risk.
Oxebridge Prepared to Continue Services Remotely During Coronavirus Outbreak
Oxebridge has had contingency plans in place for decades to handle events such as these, and service will not be disrupted.
Looking Back at Some of Oxebridge’s Humor Graphics – Part VI
Another look at Oxebridge’s sometimes-hilarious editorial graphics.
Oxebridge Launches “The Auditor” Comic Strip
Oxebridge has launched “The Auditor,” a semi-regular comic strip about the wonderful world of ISO 9001 auditing.
Inputs & Outputs: Using Sex to Explain ISO 9001’s Process Approach
Clarifying the confusion over ISO 9001’s “processes” vs “procedures” using sex as a metaphor.
Looking Back at Some of Oxebridge’s Humor Graphics – Part V
Another look at Oxebridge’s sometimes-hilarious editorial graphics.
Oxebridge to Shut Down, Apologizes to Elsmar, ASQ, Trolls
After a 19-year battle with internet trolls, Oxebridge throws in the towel and closes shop.
Quality Magazine Gave Award to ASQ Based On Criteria That Doesn’t Apparently Exist
BNP Media gave ASQ a curious award based on criteria which apparently doesn’t exist; good thing, since ASQ met none of them.
Let’s Take A Break and Talk Wine For A Minute
Oxebridge takes a break from the dull ISO world to announce its sister website, Winepisser, has announced its 2018 Best Wine award winner. Also the Worst Wine.
ANAB’s New Org Structure Goes Flat, But Like REALLY Flat
ANAB’s new organizational structure is a flat sea of Vice Presidents, ensuring the organization’s ability to manage is crippled.
ISO’s “Brand Integrity” Goal is a 1980 Softcore Incest Porn Movie
In the Azores, the ISO 9001 Brand Integrity met and things got icky.
CQI Awarded the Guy Who Invented Risk-Based Thinking, Plus China and (Ahem) Amway
Britain’s CQI gave awards to the guy who invented risk-based thinking, while throwing a bone to China and — inexplicably — Amway.
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"...
Oxebridge Releases Official Version 1.0 of Q001 Standard
The first official version of Oxebridge Q001 has been released, and is available for free download.
Version 0.6 of Oxebridge Q001 Released
Oxebridge has updated its free Q001 quality management system standard, and it’s available for download.
Here Are The Problems That Oxebridge’s “Q001” Standard Solves
How Oxebridge’s new Q001 standard improves upon ISO 9001, and shows that making standards right isn’t rocket science.
Oxebridge Just Fixed ISO 9001 …. You’re Welcome
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris just released a “remix” of ISO 9001, in the form of the open-source standard, Oxebridge Q001.
Psst… Let’s Talk About Your Expectations for ISO 9001 Consulting Costs
Some business owners have dramatically unrealistic expectations on how much ISO 9001 consulting costs, so let’s work this out.