ISO Releases DIS Version of ISO 9001:2026
The Draft International Standard version of ISO 9001 fixes none of the problems in the prior edition, and instead adds more.
More ISO 9001 and AS9100 Internal Auditor Training Dates Added!
New dates are for September and October 2025.
World’s First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body Announced
The Portuguese body QEC Global now offers accredited Q001 certification services.
British Telecom Firm Colt Bungles Hack, Holds ISO 27001 and 27701 from BSI/UKAS
Colt Technology Services makes unsubstantiated claims suggesting their ISO certifications ensure security.
Oxebridge’s ISO 9001 LinkedIn Group Reaches 250,000 Members
The ISO 9001 Group managed by Oxebridge has now reached over a quarter of a million users.
Paradox AI, Responsible for “123456” Password Breach, Holds ISO 27001 and SOC2 Certifications
Paradox AI was recertified to ISO 27001 by A-LIGN after the scandal was reported.
Bluestar Sacks Philippines Rep Who Falsely Accused Oxebridge of Extortion and Financial Crimes
Bluestar Management Systems has terminated its contract with Zyrus Oyong.
Company Behind Peru’s Airport Construction Debacle Holds ISO 9001 for Airport Construction
Despite scandals, Lima Airport Partners continues to boast ISO 9001 from TUV NORD.
DIS Version of ISO 9001:2026 Due in Two Weeks
The Draft International Standard (DIS) will be released for public comment, but will come with a price tag.
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.”
Why ISO’s Plan to have CB Auditors Verify Standard Licenses is Illegal
ISO can’t force CB auditors to work for them, much less for free.
Dr. Cuba Book III Finished, Celebrate by Getting All Dr. Cuba Books Free
THE BLASPHEMIES OF DR. CUBA is now with the editor prior to final publication.
IAF/ILAC Merger Rebrands AGAIN, Still Bungles It
No longer GLOBAC, nor GACI, now it’s Global-ACI. Because “Global Idiots” was already taken?
Guest Post: The Growing Bureaucracy of Management System Requirements
Deb Piatt reveals the underlying maze of mandatory requirements that exist alongside those published in standards like ISO 9001.
IAS Founder Chuck Ramani Dead
Ramani had tried to hold onto a vision of ethics and legality in the ISO scheme, only to see it wither after his retirement in 2018.
Guest Post: Who Killed Japanese Manufacturing?
Japan’s manufacturing empire didn’t die from competition, it died from complacency and corruption.
IAS Ignores Violations, Re-Issues Accreditation to KSQA after Audit Falsification Scandal
IAQ ignored direct client testimony and evidence in order to clear KSQA.
Brazilian ASQ Member Thought It Would be Cool to do Racist Livestream
Rogério Campos Meira posed as a Black guy to promote workplace mental health. Really.
Irony? Users Forced to Add Risks Related to ISO 9001 and AS9100 Updates
ISO and IAQG are causing chaos in the world, and end users are left holding the bag of risks.
New GACI Couldn’t Wait to Let Russia Back In the Band
Global Accreditation Cooperation Inc, the new IAF/ILAC merger org, has re-admitted Russia, despite sanctions.
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.
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.
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.