Europe’s Largest CO2 Emitter Holds ISO 14001 Environmental Certification from TUV
German judges are investigating RWE’s role in worldwide environmental disasters.
ISO Officially Rejects World Vote, Has Already Started Revising ISO 9001
TC 176 rejected ISO member feedback, claiming without evidence that the comments were “personal opinions of individuals,” and not official votes.
IAF Shifts Position, Will Comply with US Law, Enforce International Sanctions
The IAF is now threatening to eject any members who do not comply, setting the stage for mass defection.
European Union Urges IAF to Stop All Certification, Accreditation Russia
The European Commission is recommending the cessation of all accredited certification activities in Russia and Belarus.
BREAKING: UK Bans “Management Consulting” and Other Services to Russia
The ban would cover services provided by UKAS, BSI, and others.
Emirates CB Had Whistleblower Arrested, But Has Accreditation Withdrawn Anyway
Quality Register of Systems (QRS) alleged that evidence provided in a formal complaint was “forged,” but then provided no proof.
All Russian AS9100 Certificates Now Show As “Suspended” in OASIS, Including Those of Quality Austria
The official OASIS database of AS9100 aerospace certifications now shows 100% of Russian companies as “suspended.”
Russian Register Dismisses Sanctions as “Politically Motivated”, Seeks to Form Local Accreditation Authority
Thumbing its nose at ANAB and RvA, the Russian CB aims to partner instead with bodies in “non-hostile territories.”
ISO Marketing Staffer is Russian, Held Two Meetings with Russia Since Invasion of Ukraine
ISO hired a Russian national to help build its business in the region, and refused to address sanctions during official regional meetings.
As Certification Bodies Suspend Russian AS9100 Certificates, Quality Austria Remains Defiant
Quality Austria has still not suspended its AS9100 clients in Russia, while other CBs have complied with the recent IAQG dictate.
New TC 176 SC2 Leadership Getting Good Marks from Attendees
Sam Somerville and Beata Mroz-Orlikowska have been praised for running efficient meetings, and allowing all voices to be heard.
The Swingecroft Delusion: ISO Staffer’s Memo on TMB Presents Alternate Reality
A memo credited to ISO’s Sally Swingewood, but crafted by Nigel Croft, tries — and fails — to debunk an earlier report by Oxebridge.
CMMC C3PAO Rep Posted Racist Dog Whistle in Public SEC Comment
One of CMMC’s favorite speakers used the “Jamal Trope” in a public record, raising questions about professional objectivity.
Airbag Maker Refusing to Comply with Recall Order Has IATF 16949 Certification Stripped
ARC Automotive is refusing to comply with an NHTSA recall, defying government regulators.
Nigel Croft’s ISO Coup Attempt
Croft’s latest reports to TC 176 lay out his plan to strip power away from the TMB and give it to his own Joint Committee.
“Secret” Vote To Override Prior ISO Votes on Revising ISO 9001 Planned
Jose Dominguez issued a “latin bloc” letter calling on ISO to reverse prior votes not to update ISO 9001.
Dragos Rep Says Company Could Prevent Hacks “From Ever Happening,” Gets Hacked 4 Days Later
Cybersecurity solutions firm Dragos was hit with ransomware attack just four days after claiming they could prevent such incidents.
“Abandoned” IAF Documents May Be Source of Problems with Multinational CBs
IAF MD 12 is still used as a crucial ruleset, but relies on references to long-abandoned documents, like ISO 17011:2004.
Slovak CB Operates in 35 Countries Not Listed on Scope of Accreditation
QSCert holds accreditation for its Slovakia office but the operates in 35 additional countries, falsely claiming accreditation for all of them.
Read This CNN Article on “ISO 9000” from 1993
We go back to the year 1993 to see what CNN and Fortune Magazine had to say about ISO 9001 at that time.