Japan Accreditation Board, IAF Refuse to Explain Japan Data Falsification Scandal
Officials from JAB and IAF have refused to answer questions related to their role in Japan’s increasing data falsification scandals.
New ISO TC 176/SC2 Chair Opens LinkedIn Group to Communicate with Users
ISO TC 176 Subcommittee 2, responsible for ISO 9001 development, has opened a LinkedIn discussion group.
FLIR Company Forced to Pay $30M After 347 ITAR Violations, Still Holds AS9100 Certification
FLIR Surveillance Inc. was charged with 347 violations of ITAR and forced to pay $30M in penalties, even as it held AS9100 certifications from three separate ANAB-accredited CBs.
Oxebridge White Paper: Proposal for a Collaborative Standards Development Model
Oxebridge has published a White Paper on a “collaborative standards development model” for adoption by ISO.
ISO 9001 Certified Defense Contractor Pays $1.5M for Violations of Buy American Act, ITAR
Defense contractor Seiler Manufacturing held ISO 9001 from Preferred Registrar Group despite paying $1.5M in forfeiture for violating ITAR and the Buy American Act.
ASQ Sells Ownership Share of Accreditation Body ANAB
ASQ has sold its ownership stake in ANAB, as the former organization faces increasing financial difficulties.
Forensic Data Manipulation Scandal Ensares UKAS
UKAS is at the center of a scandal involving two accredited laboratories who falsified forensics data, resulting in potential child welfare crises, and the possible release of criminals.
FDA Cited Multiple QMS Deficiencies at Canadian Firm Certified by BSI to ISO 13485
The FDA has cited a company with multiple QMS violations, despite holding ISO 13485 certification by BSI.
Registrar TUV Rheinland Ordered to Pay Over $2 Million to Victims in PIP Breast Implant Scandal
Registrar TUV Rheinland has been ordered to pay over $2 million to victims in PIP breast implant scandal.
BSI Granted CE Mark for Spinal Implants That Are Dissolving Inside Patients
Certification body BSI granted CE Mark to a company whose spinal implants are now dissolving inside patients, forcing them to undergo additional surgeries.
TC 176 SC2 Chair: ISO 9001 “Doesn’t Require Inspection”
The top author of ISO 9001 falsely claims that the standard does not require inspection of products.
Another Prominent Voice Weighs in on ASQ’s Mounting Problems
Dr. James Kline raises some additional issues plaguing the American Society for Quality.
Here Are The Problems That Oxebridge’s “Q001” Standard Solves
How Oxebridge’s new Q001 standard improves upon ISO 9001, and shows that making standards right isn’t rocket science.
Oxebridge Just Fixed ISO 9001 …. You’re Welcome
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris just released a “remix” of ISO 9001, in the form of the open-source standard, Oxebridge Q001.
The Troll That Made No Sense
For years I was trolled online by someone at Kimberly-Clark, but his reasons didn’t make sense… until now.
Six Weeks in the Life of Oxebridge – Peru Edition
What happens when Oxebridge’s Chris Paris is back in Peru, working remotely. Also, Christmas!
QSE Academy Stole Oxebridge Template Kits, Markets Services Using Stolen Identity
The consulting firm stole the free Oxebridge template kit and is reselling it for nearly $300, while using stolen photos to represent its staff.
Annex L is Toxic to Industry – Here’s Why
A summary of the concerns regarding ISO’s mandatory “Annex L” text for standards.
Article on ISO 9001 in Baltimore Post-Examiner Was A Paid Press Release
An article on ISO 9001 was literally “fake news.”
How Accreditation Bodies Could Stop One Illegal CB Practice Overnight
Auditors falsifying actual audit duration is theft, and could easily by shut down by Accreditation Bodies.