PG&E Falsified Safety Data While Holding Certifications from Lloyds Register, DNV-GL
Bankrupt California utility company PG&E held multiple safety-related certifications issued by registrars Lloyds Register and DNV-GL during the period in which the company was routinely falsifying gas line locations and during which its equipment triggered the massive California wildfires.
BREAKING: TUV SUD Cited ISO 31000 in Report That Falsely Certified Brazil Dam Before Fatal Collapse
The TUV SUD report that certified the doomed Brazilian dam that later collapsed and killed over 180 people cited ISO 31000, the controversial standard on risk management.
TUV SUD Auditors Arrested, Claim Pressure to Certify Doomed Brazil Dam
Two TUV SUD auditors were arrested in Brazil after being found to have certified the Vale tailings dam which collapsed, killing over 180 people so far.
ASQ Bans Oxebridge on MyASQ Discussion Board for Suggesting Member Benefits
ASQ has banned Oxebridge from its fledgling MyASQÂ Discussion board after a single post suggesting that the group offer supplemental health insurance and job placement services to members.
Certificate Mill Operator Don LaBelle Faked a Boston Business Award in 2010
Guberman PMC co-manager Don LaBelle has falsely claimed to win an “Entrepreneur of the Year” award at an event that never occurred.
Source: TAG 176 Sending Private Consultants to Represent US in Annex SL Update Meeting
The US TAG to TC 176 chose to send two private consultants to represent the United States at a meeting to update Annex SL; the two consultants previously published a book on Annex SL changes, meaning they stand to profit from any new changes made to the common core text.
Why CMMI is A Better Alternative for Manufacturing Than ISO 9001
As ISO 9001’s popularity and uptake declines, company may want to start examining the CMMI model as a potential new approach to prove quality system excellence.
Oxebridge Updates ISO 17025 Program, Launches ISO 17034 Implementation Service
Oxebridge has updated its ISO 17025 consulting program to the latest version of that standard, aimed at calibration and testing labs, while adding a new implementation program for ISO 17034, the standard for reference material producers.
IAF “Scrapped” User Data from Man-Day Survey, Said Asking Users Was “Inappropriate”
Internal email from the IAF and QuEST Forum show that the groups “scrapped” a survey on minimum audit day requirements after the survey was leaked to the public and ISO 9001 end user organizations by Oxebridge. The email indicated that distribution of the survey to users was “inappropriate” and that actions would be taken to prevent the public from commenting in the future.
US TAG 176 Participation Plummets, Member Category Falsification Continues
An analysis of the US TAG 176 member roster now, compared to 2015, show the group has lost 43% of its members, but continues to show dominance by consultants and registrars.
IAF Ruling Allows CBs to Threaten Clients For Using Consultants They Don’t Like
The IAAC has cleared ANAB of any wrongdoing after failing to address a complaint against NQA USA.
OP-ED: Coronavirus Proves It’s Time to Stop Listening To Risk Management Consultants
Their coronavirus failures prove it’s time to tell risk management consultants to shut up already.
Remote AS9100 Audits Nearly Guarantee ITAR/EAR Violations
Certification bodies’ current remote AS9100 audit methods do not ensure compliance with ITAR, and could get their clients arrested or shut down.
OP-ED: Lax Enforcement of Aerospace Audit Rules Could Be Lethal
IAQG execs’ disinterest in ensuring AS9100 certifications are only issued to conforming companies eventually puts the public at risk.
Oxebridge Prepared to Continue Services Remotely During Coronavirus Outbreak
Oxebridge has had contingency plans in place for decades to handle events such as these, and service will not be disrupted.
ISO 9001 Certification Bodies Woefully Unprepared for Coronavirus
Registrars have the ability to conduct remote audits, but have refused to prepare.
OP-ED: IAS VP Really Can’t Stop Injecting Himself into Accreditation Controversy
Mohan Sabaratnam refuses to recuse himself, making a high-profile complaint filed against IAS even worse.
Quality Professionals: Embrace Blockchain or Perish
Quality professionals must understand blockchain, as it will impact on their work; they must also ensure that the technology is not corrupted by the usual suspects, such as ISO.
ANAB Allowing Leeway for Coronavirus, IAQG Not So Much
ANAB is allowing extensions for companies affected by the virus, but AS9100 certified orgs are out of luck.
How Q001 Audits Will Eliminate Auditor Conflicts of Interest
Oxebridge is presenting a radical approach towards preventing consulting by Q001 auditors.