2019 Tax Returns Show ASQ Lost Money, But Increased Exec Bonuses
ASQ leaders continued to heap bonuses on themselves as the organization lost over $2.3M in 2019.
First Wave of CMMC C3PAO Price Proposals Reveal $150,000 – $300,000 Cost Per Assessment
A review of three recent price proposals for CMMC assessments shows the DOD underestimated costs by an order of magnitude.
BREAKING: John Garstka Named As CISO OUSD A&S, Replacing Katie Arrington
John Garstka has replaced Katie Arrington at the US Dept. of Defense, in a current “acting” capacity.
Akkreditierung Austria Ignores Complaint on Violations of Russia Sanctions, Escalated to EA and APAC
Akkreditierung Austria has refused to even acknowledge a complaint alleging it is in violation of EU sanctions, forcing Oxebridge to escalate the matter to two IAF regional bodies.
Source: Arrington’s Problems Due To Clearance Issues, May Return to DOD
Arrington’s return would come if any issues with her clearance were cured, but this is not guaranteed since she is the subject of multiple probes.
IAS-Accredited Registrar Issued ISO Certifications to Clients of Spouse’s Consulting Firm
Standard Global Quality Certifications has been found issuing ISO 9001 certificates to clients of a consulting firm operated by the registrar’s spouse.
Rostec Ties Result in Reports to OFAC, IRS Against the International Accreditation Forum
Oxebridge has filed formal reports with OFAC and IRS alleging the IAF is supporting and generative revenue from Rostec, a firm under US sanctions for its role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Dealing Blow to IAF Mutual Recognition Agreements, Court Rules Only European ABs May Operate in EU
An EU high court has ruled that only EU accreditation bodies may operate in the region, effectively denying US, UK and other nations from operating accreditation services in Europe.
Complaint Filed Against Akkreditierung Austria, Quality Austria for Self-Certification, Ignoring EU Sanctions
Quality Austria certified its own regional representatives in Russia, then allowed them to certify other companies owned by their parent organization. That company, Rostec, is under US and EU sanctions.
Quality Austria Certified Its Own Russian Partner, a Firm Under US and EU Sanctions
Quality Austria certified its own Russian regional partner, a company under US and EU sanctions; the company then accredited itself to ISO 17011.
If You Outsource Special Processes, Should You Exclude AS9100 Clause 8.5.1.2?
There is a correct answer in this long-standing debate, and one that will avoid a major AS9100 nonconformity.
ISO 9001 Auditor Suggested Client Commit Felony ITAR Violation
An auditor told a client to avoid ITAR laws by falsifying customer design data.
Perry Johnson Has a China Problem
Johnson is running for President as an anti-China candidate, but companies that bear his name continue to operate in China, under CCP control.
Former AB Exec is Angry About Water Bottles, Not So Much About AB Corruption
India’s Anil Jauhri wants airlines to oversee ISO accreditation now, because his conflicts of interest prevent him from asking NABCB.
FOIA Wrinkle Reveals Additional Concerns Re: DoD’s CMMC Contract
The Inspector General’s admission that it has more records related to the CyberAB raises serious red flags.
As Ukrainian Standards Body is Bombed, ISO and IAF Continue to Ignore Russia Sanctions
Emanuele Riva committed a crime by re-accrediting a Russian accreditation body, ignoring the IAF’s own mandate and international laws.
Retraction: No, AIB Wasn’t Involved in “Corrupt Practices”
This week I wrote an opinion piece about an SQF-certified company cited by the US Dept. of Labor for hiring children to clean slaughterhouses. Despite that being a practice we can all agree is terrible, I really bungled the article otherwise. I attempted to draw a...
ISO’s “London Declaration” Is About Sergio Mujica’s Career, Not the Planet
The ISO Secretary-General’s term limits will end just as the UN will seek a new Secretary-General.
Two Bitter Pills the ISO Certification Scheme Must Swallow to Regain World Trust
If the world wants to trust ISO certificates again, it has to take two actions that the usual suspects are not going to like.
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.