Atomic-6 Earns AS9100 Certification
Atomic-6 is a Marietta GA based aerospace composites designer and manufacturer.
FAR Update Bans Federal Contracts from Requiring Certifications
The move is retroactive and effectively prohibits ISO, CMMI or CMMC certifications as contract bidding requirements.
Oxebridge Releases Draft Bill of Rights for ISO Standards Users
Feedback on the draft is sought from the public before final publication.
UKAS Reissued Accreditation to Blood Testing Lab Accused of “National Scandal”
Synnovis Analytics has admitted to improper practices going back as far as 2021.
ISO 42001 Certification Body Zertia Announces Prohibited Partnership with Consultancy
Ignoring irony, the partnership is with an Indian consultancy called “Ethically.”
Skillfront / Scrum Institute Scammers Obergfell and Sutculer Engaged in International Credit Card Theft
The diploma mill couple is now accused of stealing thousands of dollars for services never provided.
European Commission Probe into Accredia, Riva, Ends as India’s NABCB Offers Protection
India worked to help Emanuele Riva avoid arrest for violation of EU sanctions.
IAQG Institutes New “Digital Innovation Fee” For Companies It Doesn’t View as Customers
A new annual $250 fee will be added to the existing three-year $700 fee.
First Complaint in CMMC Scheme Advances to Next Stage
The Cyber AB has validated Oxebridge’s complaint against Lazarus Alliance.
In Stress Test of CMMC Scheme, First Complaint Escalated to Cyber AB
Lazarus Alliance now faces over 30 allegations of violations of the CMMC FAR, ISO 17020, and the CMMC code of conduct.
CMMC Dodges FAR Update Bullet, Gets Authorization by Hegseth
SecDef Hegseth formally authorizes CMMC in order to comply with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
ISO DIS 9001:2026 Isn’t Even Out Yet, and TC 176’ers Are Cashing In
Mark Swanson at QRx may have revealed the ISO 9001 update will come out in 2027, not 2026.
Chris Paris Releases 2nd Novel in DR. CUBA Series
THE THREE HEADS OF DR. CUBA is now available on Amazon.com
A Look at ISO 7101 for Healthcare Quality Management Systems
ISO 7101 is a remarkable example of how to write actionable, meaningful standards.
ASQ’s “Quincy” Likely Violates the EU AI Act
ASQ’s “Quincy” does not even pretend to be an ethical, transparent AI tool.
UKAS Is Accrediting Concentration Camp Builders Now
At least modern Fascism is quality controlled, right?
Indian CB RICL Issued ISO 9001 Cert to Another CB
Bluestar Certification Management is having a meltdown. It’s not going well.
AB Clears Certification Body That Created Fake Email Accusing Oxebridge of Extortion
CBs can accuse complainants of crimes and the IAF bodies are cool with that.
Cyber AB Hides Actions Taken in First CMMC Complaint, Citing “Confidentiality”
Lazarus Alliance appears to have escaped any consequence for abhorrent professional behavior.
Trolled By Turkish Cert Mill, IAF Abandons “GLOBAC” Re-Branding
Turkish Spiderman defeated the IAF and proved to be a true hero.
ISO 9001 Auditor Comes Up With Stupidest Finding Ever
An ISO 9001 auditor comes up with a new way to reduce the IQ of the entire planet in one stroke.
Hey Pratt Whitney: ASQR-01 is a Shitshow… Fix It!
The Pratt/RTX spec is updated yet again, confusing everyone and ensuring total noncompliance.
Oxebridge Releases THE AUDITOR: YEAR FOUR Comic Strip Collection
The fourth collection of comics featuring Ray Battlesbee is now available for free download.
Consultant Claims to Know Content of ISO 9001 Draft, Immediately Flees When Confronted
Fabio Bertolini finally admitted he got all his information from a likely source.
RingCentral Stores User’s Credit Card Information in Pile of Paper by Fax Machine
Oh, and they have ISO 27001 certification from Coalfire, because, of course.
That Time ISO 9001 Certificate Mills Tried to Literally Certify Cement Life Jackets
They used to say you could get ISO 9001 certified if you made cement life vests. Well, now you can.
Grifter Cannibal Holocaust: Cyber AB Eats Its Own Supporters
Cybergrifting: former supporters and founders of The Cyber AB are livid that it made itself their biggest competitor, overnight.
ISO’s Shift to “Documented Information” Was Built on Ignorance, Arrogance, and a Few Fibs
ISO made up a new term to replace words that existed for thousands of years, because of course they did.
THE AUDITOR Surpasses 500 Strips
The popular comic strip was launched in 2019 as an intended newsletter feature, but has grown in popularity.
ISO Released a Grammar Guide Because Developers Didn’t Go To Elementary School
ISO’s “House Style” guide is an embarrassing admission that its standards developers are morons.
How To Ensure Your Certification Body Uses the Right Industry Codes, and Why It’s Important
ISO 9001 CBs are required to assign the right SIC, NACE, and IAF codes relative to your scope of business, to ensure the right auditors are assigned to your contract.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 17: Clause 9 on “Performance Evaluation”
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 9 on “Performance Evaluation”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 16: Clause 8.7 Control of Nonconforming Outputs
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.7 on “Control of Nonconforming Outputs”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 15: Clause 8.6 Release of Products & Services
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.6 on “Release of Products & Services”
ISO 17000 Series: ISO 17029 for Validation & Verification Bodies
A look at the official ISO standard governing rules for bodies performing independent verification and validation.
ISO 17000 Series: ISO 17025 for Calibration & Test Laboratories
A look at the official ISO standard governing rules for calibration and test laboratories.
ISO 17000 Series: ISO 17024 for Personnel Certification Bodies
A look at the official ISO standard governing rules for bodies certifying persons.
ISO 17000 Series: ISO 17021-1 for Management System Certification Bodies
A look at the official ISO standard governing rules for management system Certification Bodies.
ISO 17000 Series: ISO 17020 for Inspection Bodies
A look at the official ISO standard governing rules for Inspection Bodies.
ISO 17000 Series: ISO 17011 for Accreditation Bodies
A look at the official ISO standard governing rules for Accreditation Bodies.