OASIS v3 Upgrade Maintains Overall Functionality, But with Improved Interface and Watchlist Features
The new database of AS9100 certifications will undergo a dramatic refresh.
Booz Allen to “Commercialize” Platform One, Investigation to Follow
Whistleblowers allege BAH is the beneficiary of stolen intellectual property provided by volunteer companies who were led to believe P1 was a non-commercial program.
New Whistleblower Reprisal Filing Submitted Against DoD’s Katie Arrington
The suspended DoD CISO attacked Oxebridge’s founder, calling him “obviously insane” after refusing to explain her claim that companies should buy NIST 800 audits from the CMMC Accreditation Body.
BREAKING: Pentagon Announces CMMC 2.0, Dismantling Nearly All of Program to Date
DoD’s announcement dismantles nearly every aspect of what has been done to date, including the entire maturity level approach.
Ethics Probe Into University Professor’s Ties to CMMC, “Racist” Behavior
Greg McVerry admitted he supported CMMC officials in public because his company, DIT, had “$10M” in annual DoD contracts, even as he railed against them in private.
DoD CIO to Take Over CMMC, While Accreditation Body Contract Will “Lapse as Moot”
CMMC-AB may be allowed to credential trainers and assessors, but not accredit C3PAOs.
China’s Xiao to Step Down as IAF Chair, Italy’s Riva to Take Position
The move helps the IAF escape growing concern over China’s role in overseeing ISO accreditations worldwide.
ISO Pushes for Early Revision of ISO 9001, Targeting 2025 Release Date
ISO makes another attempt to circumvent international voting, which would have otherwise seen an update released in 2030.
ANAB Revives False Claims that ISO Certifications Reduce Insurance Premiums
ANAB claims, without proof, that its accreditation “provides an added layer of legal defensibility against invalid claims.”
More ISO Certified Companies Bearing UKAS Logo Banned for Use of Slave Labor
Three companies within the Supermax family were found to be using forced labor, all while holding ISO certificates issued by SGS and accredited by UKAS.
Reminder: Suppliers Must Be Authorized By DDTC to Manufacture Defense Articles
Mark Stevens provides a reminder that ITAR conformity and DDTC registration is mandatory — not optional! — for companies handling defense articles.
TC 176 Isn’t Following Its Own Rules on Design Validation for ISO 9001
ISO 9001 draft standards never undergo proper design validation, and TC 176 is lying when it says otherwise.
FSSC Body Violates EU Sanctions, Still Supports Russian Certifications
Foundation FSSC continues to play dumb as it accredits a Russian certification body.
CQI Pushes to Revise ISO 9001 Because IRCA Stands to Make a Fortune
CQI cites “ethics” as a reason to update ISO 9001, ignoring the ethical problems with violating ISO rules on consensus.
Key Players Still Pushing to Overrule World Votes on ISO 9001 Revision
A quick update on the latest moves to update ISO 9001, despite the world having told ISO not to.
Raad voor Acceditatie Claims “Human Error” as Root Cause of Control Union Scandals
The official Dutch accreditation body stooped to new lows to protect its high-paying client.
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.