IAF Updated Crucial Rule, Left Obsolete References Intact
IAF Mandatory Document MD12 was updated but still contains erroneous information, allowing CBs to skirt major accreditation rules.
Defying Sanctions, IAF Accreditation Bodies Continue to Operate in Russia
ISO certificates were issued to Russian firms under the logos of IAF, JAS-ANZ, SNAS, Bureau Veritas, SAI Global, and more.
Zombie Auditing: BSI System Suddenly Closes Nonconformities from 2018
BSI’s system is sending updates on corrective action plans for audit findings reported years ago.
THE AUDITOR Surpasses 500 Strips
The popular comic strip was launched in 2019 as an intended newsletter feature, but has grown in popularity.
ISO Holds Sixth Vote on Revising ISO 9001, Ignoring World Consensus
TC 176 is launching another attempt to overrule the world’s decision not to update ISO 9001:2015.
ISO 9001 to Be Released Under Subscription Plan, Undergo Perpetual Updates
ISO’s subscription model for standards may increase the cost of standards by 1000%, and make standards only available while online.
EU Confirms Probe into Emanuele Riva and Accredia for Violating Russia Sanctions
Without formal action by the Italian government, which so far has moved to protect Accredia, the EU investigation may be hamstrung.
Director of Ukraine Standards Ejected from ISO Committee After Voting for Russian
Oleg Shvydky has been temporarily dismissed after voting to approve Sergei Baranov to the ISO oil and gas arctic operations committee.
Russian Exec Voted to Lead ISO Oil & Gas Group, ANSI and API “Abstain”
The US joined 14 other nations in abstaining, allowing Gazprom’s Sergey Baranov to take over the ISO subcommittee on oil and gas arctic operations.
BREAKING: ISO Plans Sixth Vote on Revising ISO 9001
Ignoring five prior ballots and polls, the TC 176 “SPOTG” committee aims to poll members again on the need to revise ISO 9001.
VIDEO: Five Complaints Filed Against ABs in Just Seven Days
And all during the same week that they were bragging about “World Accreditation Day.”
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.
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.
VIDEO: Chris Paris Rants about Climate Change & ISO 9001
It looks like somebody was sober, and really angry about it.
Eyesore 9001 Second Edition Released! Now updated for ISO 9001:2008!
Winter Haven FL --- Oxebridge has updated its hilarious satire document on ISO 9001 called EYESORE 9001: A SMARTASS' GUIDE TO ISO 9001:2008. The second edition is updated for the latest version of ISO 9001, and not only includes biting satire and...
Smithers Releases AS9100 C Analysis Tool
Akron OH -- Smithers Quality Assessments (SQA), an accredited ISO 9001 and AS9100 registrar, has released an "AS9100 Rev C Analysis Tool and Checklist" that summarizes key and critical changes between the previous version of the aerospace quality management system...
Addressing AS9100’s “Ghost Clauses”
The updating of the aerospace standard AS9100 from Rev B (released in 2003) to Rev. C (released in January of this year) has generally been seen as a good thing. The new revision clarifies some language, adds some important (yet not-particularly-difficult) new...