Oxebridge Launches “Deep Dive QMS Audit” Service
Oxebridge has launched a new “Deep Dive QMS Audit” service for those wanting an intense internal audit designed to uncover all the flaws or gaps in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality system.
IAF’s Mission to Create Global Database of ISO Certificates Continues, But Largely in Secret
The IAF’s project to create a global database of ISO certificates is moving ahead slowly, but nearly entirely in secret.
ANAB Sued by UK Firm for Breach of Contract
Tsamota Certifications is suing ANAB for breach of contract after suddenly canceling their application for accreditation.
ANAB President Knappenberger Prepares To Resign
ANAB President John Knappenberger to resign.
BREAKING: Construction Firm Responsible for Deadly Miami Bridge Collapse Boasted Bureau Veritas ISO 9001 Certification
The firm responsible for the construction of the pedestrian bridge at Florida International University, which collapsed Thursday and killed six people, boasted of ISO 9001 certification from accredited registrar Bureau Veritas.
IAF and IAQG Remain Unscathed as Kobe Steel CEO Is Forced To Resign in Aerospace Scandal
The IAF and IAQG remain outside of investigations regarding aerospace inspection data fraud, while Kobe Steel’s CEO is forced to resign due to the scandals.
Medical Device Manufacturer Held ISO 13485 From BSI Despite Failing to Report Patient Deaths
Bard Peripheral Vascular was cited by the FDA for serious quality system violations, including failing to report patient deaths, while holding an active ISO 13485 certificate issued by BSI.
UK’s Paul Simpson To Take TC176/SC2 Chair, Replacing Nigel Croft
BSI has nominated Paul Simpson to be Chair of the influential ISO/TC 176 Subcommittee 2.
QAS International’s “Memberships” Under Scrutiny After Certifying Drug Smuggling Ring
The registrar QAS International, which granted ISO 9001 to a drug smuggling ring, was forced to remove a “membership” claim of an organization for which it was not a member.
Trash Hauling Company That Killed Grandmother Has ISO 9001, Safety Certificates from SAI Global
A New South Wales waste management firm responsble for running over a 58 year old grandmother was found to have a fleet of defective trucks, despite holding ISO 9001 and AS4801 certificates issued by SAI Global.
Listen to Chris Paris Interview on QualityMatters Podcast
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris was interviewed on the QualityMatters podcast and discusses scandals in the ISO 9001 CB community, certifying heroin dealers, and other lunacies.
IAF Releases Another Mandatory Document That Registrars Can Ignore
the IAF has updated MD5, the “mandatory document” that defines minimum audit duration, and which CBs pretty much ignore anyway.
James Kline on ISO 31000 and ISO Cert Decline
Christopher Paris is quoted in an article at CERM Academy on the dubious claims of ISO 31000 certification, and the decline in ISO certs worldwide.
FAA Finally Issues Airworthiness Directive on Boeing’s Slat Track Defects
The FAA finally released an airworthiness directive warning of slat trck problems on the Boeing 737 aircraft, as well as another AD related to problems with 737 fuel tank ignition systems.
IAF CertSearch Website Down Already, But You Saw That Coming
The IAF CertSearch website is down already because, you know, IAF.
IAF CertSearch Database of ISO Certificates Goes Live, and It’s a Mess
The IAF has gone live with its CertSearch website, allowing users to verify ISO certs, but the site essentially doesn’t work, and is filled with errors, test data, and empty search results.
UPDATED: Why Won’t Boeing, Spirit Name Manufacturer of Defective 737 Slat Tracks?
Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems are refusing to name the manufacturer of defective slat tracks installed on 737 aircraft prompting questions as to what they are hiding.
Competing Registrar Just Outright Steals Perry Johnson’s Identity
A Pakistan-based registrar claiming accreditation with the US body IAS has opened a Facebook account which steals the identity of one of the most famous American CB founders in ISO 9001 history.
BSI Goes Silent After Certifying Company That Falsified Aerospace Material Test Data
BSI awarded ISO 9001 to a company found to have previously falsified aluminum extrusion data, and which was banned from all goverment contracting because of the criminal activities.
Surviving AS9100 Now At Printers, Here’s the Table of Contents
Chris Paris has completed Surviving AS9100 Rev. D and sent the manuscript to the printers, but you can get a glimpse of the book’s content through this sneak peek of the Table of Contents.