Ignoring US Objections, TC 176 Rules on ISO 9001 RFI Submitted by Oxebridge
ASQ’s Jennifer Admussen tried to block the RFI entirely, but was left powerless when Oxebridge circumvented the US TAG to TC 176 entirely.
Guardian: 90% of Carbon Offsets in ANAB Accreditation Scheme “Worthless”
The validity of ANAB accreditations gets called into question once again.
Intertek / SAI Global Exits Australian AS9100 Market
The certification body had struggled to find AS9100 auditors in the region.
Australian Murder Probe Reveals Lax Oversight, Cronyism by NATA, APAC
A Queensland DNA forensics testing lab violated ISO 17025 for years but has maintained accreditation regardless.
8-Hour AS9100 / ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training: Dec 5-6, 2022
The remote 8-hour class will be held Dec. 5-6 (4 hours each day), and costs $150 per attendee.
US Court Rules CMMI Can Be Used for “Cyber Risk Management,” Raising Questions About CMMC
The ruling in Systems Implementers v. USA raises questions as to why the competing CMMC scheme is needed if CMMI is sufficient.
“First” CMMC Certification Issued Under Cloud of Conflicts of Interest
The first company certified to CMMC under the voluntary assessment program received consulting from a former Board member of the CyberAB.
Report: TC 176 Views ISO, Itself as Customers, Not Standards Users
Leaked slides from the October 2022 plenary show the committee prioritizing the ISO HQ and its own committee members over the paying users of ISO 9001.
ISO 13485 Breast Implants Contain Dog Tracking Chips, Developed in Pizza Oven
Establishment Labs’ Motiva brand implants face a scathing report of safety risks, financial conflicts of interest, and potential fraud from the research firm Hindenburg.
Paul Simpson Steps Down from ISO TC 176 Subcommittee Chair Role
Simpson faced formal complaints alleging violations of ISO’s policy on social media behavior.
“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.
IAQG Updated OASIS to Add Less Functionality?
OASIS version 3 kept everything bad, and took out useful features. Because, why?
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.