Open Letter to IFAN: “Prioritize Standards Users Over ISO”
Oxebridge issues an open letter to IFAN, the international organization dedicated to ISO standards users.
Oxebridge Orlando ISO 9001 “Braindump” Sold Out
The December 5th ISO 9001 event given by Oxebridge has sold out.
ERAI Blog Piece: AS9100 Rev D and Counterfeit Part Control
Link to Chris Paris’ blog piece for ERAI on aerospace counterfeit part control and AS9100.
Oxebridge Stops Offering ISO 13485 Implementation, Citing “Perfect Storm” Changes
Oxebridge Quality Resources International has stopped offering ISO 13485 QMS implementation for medical device manufacturers.
Surviving ISO 9001:2015 Published!
Oxebridge has published Christopher Paris’ new book, Surviving ISO 9001:2015.
Final Event Agenda for Oxebridge ISO 9001:2015 “Braindump” in Orlando
The full day agenda of Oxebridge’s upcoming ISO 9001:2015 Course in Orlando, Dec. 5th.
LRQA Responds to Oxebridge Complaint, Denies Wrongdoing
LRQA’s Denis Ives has responded to a complaint which alleged LRQA had violated rules prohibiting it from offering consulting services to its ISO 9001 certification clients.
UKAS Sides with Alcumus ISOQAR in Response to Official Complaint
In response to a complaint against ISO 9001 registrar Alcumus ISOQAR, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service claims it found no wrongdoing, using language in its response that is identical to previous responses by both UKAS and ANAB.
New Complaint Filed Against Lloyd’s Register QA Alleging Violation of Accreditation Rules
Oxebridge has filed a new complaint against ISO 9001 registrar LRQA, alleging violations of the rules that prohibit CBs from offering consulting services.
Chris Paris to Present Full Day “Braindump Course” on ISO 9001:2015 Implementation in Orlando, Dec 5th
Oxebridge founder and VP Christopher Paris will present a full day course on implementation of ISO 9001:2015 in Orlando Florida on December 5th, 2016.
Op-Ed: Consultants and Their Impact on Quality Systems
Phyllis Naish provides a look at QMS consultants and their impact on their clients’ quality systems.
UK Certificate Mill Operator Pals Around with Alcumus ISOQAR, Then Republishes Entire ISO 9001 Standard
UK consultant Craig Willetts has republished the entire ISO 9001 standard as his own work, while offering an improper discount for anyone who uses UK registrar Alcumus ISOQAR.
Incoming TC 176 Chair: CBs Unaware of Auditing Guidelines
A poll found that CB auditors didn’t know anything about ISO’s auditing practices publications, to the surprise of exactly no one.
It Gets Worse: ISO Stripped Out ISO 19011 As a Requirement for CB Auditors
ISO/CASCO secretly removed a requirement that auditors comply with the auditing standard ISO 19011.
Three Questions the IAF Didn’t Answer Last Week
The IAF was queried on three important issues relative to the accreditation scheme, and refused to answer any of them.
Without Evidence, IAF Claims “93%” of ISO 9001 Users Have Upgraded
The IAF has claimed that 93% of ISO 9001 users have upgraded, but the figures don’t add up.
Where Is Customer Service from Certification Body / Accreditation Body Auditors?
Longtime auditor and consultant Phyllis Naish suggests ISO 9001 and other CB/AB auditors practice what they preach re: customer service.
CMMI’s Concept of “Consensus” Shows How Dystopian ISO Is
The CMMI Institute’s definition of “consensus” stands in stark contrast to ISO’s Orwellian definition.
OP-ED: ASQ CEO William Troy Gave Interview to US Press, Forgot to Mention China
ASQ CEO William Troy gave an interview for a Milwaukee newspaper, but forgot to mention his pro-China policies.
CQI Consultant Falsely Claims ISO 9001 Registrars Require Internal Auditor Classes
UK consultant and auditor Peter Snowden falsely claims in his promo emails that registrars require ISO 9001:2015 upgrade courses, such as the one he gives.