Oxebridge LinkedIn Access Still Down, Tech Support “Overwhelmed”
For the second week in a row, Oxebridge’s presence on LinkedIn is blocked due to technical errors.
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.
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.
CORRECTION: Regarding ProShop ERP Reports
A correction to the ProShop ERP webinar report.