DODIG Shuts Down CMMC “Omnibus” Complaint Providing No Justification
DODIG claimed they were unauthorized to release documentation, despite Oxebridge never having asked them to.
COFRAC Clears CB That Issued ISO 9001 to Peer, Citing Obscure CASCO Clarification
COFRAC pointed to a hidden “CASCO clarification” which dilutes restrictions in the ISO 17021-1 standard, thus allowing certification body collusion.
BREAKING: DoD Eliminates Katie Arrington’s Position, Shifts CMMC to CIO
The Pentagon has scuttled the CISO position previously held by Arrington, and taken away control of CMMC from her cronies at OUSD A&S.
After Undisclosed Settlement Agreement, Arrington Lawsuit Dismissed with Prejudice
Arrington’s suspension remains in effect, while she is prohibited from re-filing a lawsuit in the matter.
The Time Has Come for a South Asia Accreditation Cooperation
The proposed “SAAC” regional accreditation group would aim to take back control from the controversial APAC in Australia.
Peddler of “Fraudulent” COVID Cures Threatens Oxebridge, Throws CB Under the Bus
GNH India provided a certification letter issued by URS in defense of its sale of Biocence products.
CBs Continue to Sell Certification to ISO 31000, Which Isn’t Designed for Certification
Accredited certification bodies including BSI and DQS continue to offer certification to the risk management “guidance” document.
Scam Company Uses IRCA Name to Steal Money from Victims
Sushin Business Solutions demands an up-front wire transfer, and then never delivers actual training.
IAF Chair Blames Counterfeit Scandal on Rogue Auditor
Despite selling counterfeit titanium for Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Intertek only suspended the company’s AS9100 for lack of payment.
Company Selling Fraudulent COVID Cures Claims ISO 9001 Certification from URS
GNH India continues to sell Biocence products which were deemed “fraudulent” by the US FDA.
TC 176 Held an Ad Hoc Meeting on Adding Climate Change to ISO 9001 – Here Are the Minutes
Four consultants are leading the push to add climate change to ISO 9001, ignoring polls and even ISO’s own study on the issue.
Intertek Has Inherited SAI Global’s Capacity Problems, Risks De-Accreditation
Clients report that Intertek is failing to perform audits due to a lack of auditors, the same problem that had plagued SAI.
The Troubled History of ISO 9001’s Clause on Preventive Action
ISO 9001’s most important set of requirements met an undignified end, due to greed and incompetence.
Welcome to the Multiverse: the Bizarre Argument to Let ISO 9001 Cover Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
Some ISO 9001 supporters argue that the standard should include every possible topic, including environmental, cybersecurity, gender equality, and world hunger.
Final Poll Results: 61% Oppose Adding “Climate Change” to ISO 9001
A new poll on LinkedIn shows overwhelming rejection of ISO’s plan to insert “climate change” into the upcoming, unauthorized revision to ISO 9001.
UK Certificate Mill Claims Their Consulting is “Free” (No, It’s Not)
HSEQSmart’s Brian Green falsely claimed he provides “free consultancy” and then contradicted his own website by saying he doesn’t offer certification services.
Oxebridge Poll: 60% Reject Adding “Climate Change” to ISO 9001, But Global Views Differ
Supporters of the move think ISO 9001 should cover everything, including gender equality, environmental management, cybersecurity, and more.
“Fraud-As-A-Service”: the Latest ISO Certificate Mill Scam
A UK-based certificate mill sells ISO 9001 certification “subscriptions” backed by what they claim is AI.
New AS9104/1 Standard for Aerospace Oversight is Broadway Theater for Bureaucrats
The new AS9100 auditing rules are designed to sell training courses, without any corresponding increase in audit quality or confidence in certifications.
Just Stop: Six Tropes that Quality Professionals Need to Stop Spreading
Quality professionals do themselves a gross disservice by treading in tired tropes that alienate their audience — and their bosses.