C3PAO at Center of First CMMC Industry Complaint Has Non-IAF Accreditation for ISO 17021
Lazarus Alliance claims to be accredited by the Egyptian-run “American Accreditation Association.”
ISO Standards Users’ Bill of Rights Released
The Bill of Rights details ten requirements to ensure access and usability of ISO standards.
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.
How to Meet the Upcoming “Ethics” Requirements in ISO 9001 and IA9100
Developing a QMS Ethics policy document is a way to meet the upcoming requirements.
ISO 9001:2026 Already Approved – Even Though No One Voted Yet
BSI and ISO have already scheduled a “publication ceremony” for October 12, 2026.
Does the New GACI Organization Have an Actual Plan?
The new Global Accreditation Cooperation Inc. has bungled every step of its rollout, despite years of preparation.
VIDEO: ISO Certification Bodies’ Job is to Give Bad News
Here's my latest video and hot take, likely to cause all sorts of ridiculous controversy despite saying the obvious.
Now TUV Rheinland Has Bought an ISO Consulting Company
TUV Rheinland has bought the consulting company QSG, in violation of ISO 17021.
IAF Working to Allow Sale of ISO Certificates in Bulk… on Amazon
QualityTrade and IAF CertSearch have cooked up the most corrupt plot yet.
“Anti-Corruption” CB Struggling With That Whole Anti-Corruption Thing
The Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption Center of Excellence is … well, something.
Amtivo’s Technical Manager Wanted to Remind You His Company is Garbage
Amtivo’s Technical Manager James Gibb put his foot in his mouth and tried to swallow.
China Focuses on Improving ISO and AS9100 Audits, IAQG Focuses on Making Money
While China is cracking down on fraud, the IAQG reminds you not to expect any discounts.
IAF Restructures New Global Accreditation Cooperation as Non-Profit Society
The move was done to placate Germany, who noted that joining a for-profit entity was illegal.
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.
Oxebridge Nominated as Top 10 FAA Repair Station, But Isn’t a Repair Station
Aerospace & Defense Review Magazine will announce us an FAA Repair Station for $3000, FAA might not agree.
ANAB Tries to Sell Webinar, But Doesn’t Know How to Sell Webinars
ANAB wants you to read a tweet, read a blog post, watch a 45-minute ad, and then manually transcribe a URL to reach a dead page.
DoD’s CMMC Chief Seen Apparently Breaking Traffic Law On Live Stream
While promoting PreVeil, DOD Chief of DIB Cybersecurity Stacy Bostjanick appears to have violated Virginia’s distracted driving law.
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.
Citing CMMC, Airspace Incursions Prompt DoD to Consider Demand for Companies to Arm Themselves
A proposed DFARS Interim Rule would require DIB companies to defend their own airspace.
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.
ISO 17000 Series: ISO 17000 on Conformity Assessment Vocabulary & Principles
A look at the official ISO standard on conformity assessment terms, definitions, and related principles.
ISO 17000 Series: An Introduction
An introduction into the series of ISO standards dedicated to certification and accreditation of people, organizations, processes, products, and systems.
Implementing AS9100’s Clause on Counterfeit Part Control for Small Machine Shops
How to implement AS9100’s clause on Prevention of Counterfeit Parts in companies that may not have an unlimited budget.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 14: Clause 8.5.6 Control of Changes
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.5.6 on “Control of Changes”
ISO 9001 Hack: The Position Requirements Matrix
An easy way to quickly comply with ISO 9001’s requirement to define competency requirements.