Quality Digest Won’t Correct Article That Claimed IAF CertSearch is “100% Full” with ISO Certificate Data
A 2021 article falsely claimed that, at that time, the IAF database was mandatory and had 100% participation.
Elsmar Cove’s Marc Smith Dead
The founder of the Elsmar Cove website, formerly called the Cayman Cove, has died.
Oxebridge’s LinkedIn Profiles Blocked Due to Glitch
“Overwhelming volume” has prevented LinkedIn from correcting the error so far.
IAF Makes CertSearch Participation Mandatory
CertSearch will be mandatory for IAF membership, but not for accreditation itself.
Quality Austria Claims Russian Operations Stopped, but Russian Marketing Disagrees
A company under international sanctions continues to act as Quality Austria’s official office in Russia.
Oxebridge Whistleblower Program Gets Russian CB Shut Down
A division of TUV Nord was found to be operating fraudulently in Russia.
All But Three CMMC Certification Bodies Are Selling Consulting Services
The discovery raises concerns over conflicts of interest during CMMC certification assessments.
Oxebridge Expands Cryptocurrency Payment Options
Oxebridge will now accept payment in BTC, ADA and ETH.
$50 Webinar: Using COTO Log to Satisfy ISO 9001’s Requirements
This course discusses ISO 9001/AS9100’s “Context of the Organization” (COTO) and “Risk-Based Thinking” (RBT), and use of the COTO Log.
Oxebridge Now Offering TQA Cloud QMS
Oxebridge has partnered with Texas QA to provide a QMS solution for clients interested in moving their systems to the cloud.
IAQG Deleted All Old OASIS Tickets Because Of Course They Did
When it updated OASIS to v.3, IAQG erased all old complaints, even the open ones.
Certification Body Immediately Makes ProShop ERP Problem Worse
IAPMO SCB is working to have video evidence removed from the internet, which is something they apparently think they can do.
Gang of Accreditation Bodies Declares Accreditation is Mandatory, Nobody is Surprised
IECEE members are the very same accreditation bodies that will make a fortune on their own ruling.
ProShop ERP Has Lost its Damn Mind
ProShop claims you can get AS9100 certified in only “two weeks” if you use their software, because someone spiked the office coffee pot.
ISO & IAQG Finally Fix That “Purchase Order Flowdown” Controversy
ISO and IAQG ruled that the bullets of 8.4.3 are not required on outgoing purchase orders to suppliers. Will auditors even listen, though?
Quality Matters: Chris Paris on Climate Change and ISO 9001
Chris Paris discusses the climate change addendum to ISO 9001 with TexasQA’s Kyle Chambers.
More Indian Scammers Committing Full-On B2B Fraud in ISO Scheme
“Global ISO Register” wants you to pay them $5,000 to have your company name listed on their website. Sure, buddy.
ISO Refuses to Pursue Ethics Violation Probe into Nigel Croft
Nigel Croft was caught attacking critics — again — on social media while lying about the role of “climate change” in quality systems.
Consultant Tries to Promote ISO’s Climate Change Position, Commenters Have Thoughts
Gavin Jordan of Interface NRM thinks people who disagree with him on ISO 9001 are “angry old white men.” Sure, buddeh.
Panic Pivot: ISO Now Claims ISO 9001 Amendment is to “React” to Climate Change, Not Prevent It
After years of insisting the London Declaration was intended to “fight” climate change, ISO toadies are now saying companies only need to “adapt” to it.