Hey, Houston, Want to Meet Paris?
During the week of July 20, I'll be in Jack West's stomping grounds, The Woodlands TX, a stone's throw from Houston. Which is convenient, because I expect West to be throwing stones. Assuming his pitching arm isn't strong enough, I'll be available evenings for...
O-Forum Discussion Boards Soft-Opening
The O-Forum Discussion Boards are up, launched under a soft opening while the site is still in beta.
FDIS of ISO 9001:2015 Available to Buy, But Already Leaked
ISO has released the ISO FDIS 9001:2015 and it’s for sale from various standards bodies; however it’s also already been leaked online.
Next Generation Aerospace Standards Coming from IAQG
The IAQG has published an outline of its coming aerospace standards, including both revised editions of current standards, and standards covering entirely new topics, such as FOD and aerospace PPAP.
Another ISO 31000 Certificate Mill Pops Up [UPDATED]
[UPDATED: see below] In what's become an international trend, another unaccredited ISO 31000 certificate mill has emerged, proving that few of the companies offering certifications on the risk management standard have done actual risk assessments on their own dubious...
Nearly Two Thirds of US TAG Comments on DIS 9001 Were Rejected by TC 176
There may not be a better example of the ineffective and weak leadership of the US TAG to TC 176 than the leaked file of international comments on the coming ISO 9001:2015 standard. It shows, with stunning clarity, how the TAG 176 got beaten bloody by its international counterparts, and failed utterly in effectively communicating the US position.
Here Are All the Official International Comments Submitted for ISO/DIS 9001:2015
Release of the official comments file on ISO/DIS 9001:2015, including all comments from all TC 176 member nations.
New ISO 17021-1 Standard Released – Defines Rules for CB Auditors
ISO has released the new standard ISO 17021-1 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. The standard replaces the previous ISO 17021 standard.
Registrar Rep Stole Seven Oxebridge Website Articles, Republished on Competitor Site
A sales representative from ISO 9001 registrar DNV-GL copied and pasted seven entire articles from the Oxebridge website and republished them on a competitor’s site, all without permission.
Florida Pulls Requirement for ISO 9001 from DOT Contracts
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has dropped contract language that would have required potential bidders to be ISO 9001 certified.
Read The Most Hilarious Management Junk-Jargon Post Ever
A risk management guy likes boardroom jargon. So much so, it becomes unintentionally hilarious.
Editorial: We’re Officially Into Stage Three of “The Path Forward”
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris discusses how we are now in “Stage 3” of the effort to reform ISO 9001. This stage relies on regulators, law enforcement and outside parties to rein in abuse, fraud and waste.
ANAB and Smithers Are Still Pushing Their Bullshit SN9001 Certification
ANAB and Smithers are at it again, marketing their shameful SN9001 standard. Winter is coming!
NQA’s Consultant Referral Program Refers Clients Back To Its Own Auditors
If you needed more evidence that NQA is just a set of terrible people doing terrible things, well I'm happy to provide it. Whether it's hardgrading a client that previously had no history of issues, and suddenly slamming them with 17 major nonconformities overnight,...
ISO 9000 World Conference Includes Same Consultants Who Called Risk-Based Thinking “Biggest Boon”
This year’s ISO 9000 World Conference features not so much of the rest of the world, and the usual consultant suspects ready for you to reward them for their selfishness.
DNV-GL Has A Really Flexible View on Other People’s Copyrights
Once again, registrar DNV-GL gave a presentation that claimed copyright over someone else’s intellectual property.
Oxebridge’s Sister Website Announces Best Wine 2017 Award
Oxebridge’s sister site, Winepisser, announced its 2017 Best Wine Award.
ISO Made Video Explaining Standards, Using Vomiting Sockpuppets
ISO has released an official video explaining how standards are made, using sockpuppets; one bears a racist sounding name, and vomits rice on the other.
Read John Seddon’s 2004 Open Letter About BSI “Rubber Stamping” ISO 9001 Companies
Back in 2004, John Seddon was criticizing ISO for the same things Oxebridge has since taken up; an open letter to BSI from that period is still as relevant today as it was then.
ABS-QE Ducks Complaint Against ISO Consultant They Certified
A complaint filed against a US TAG member’s ISO 9001 certified consulting company was explained away by the registrar, proving yet again that the certification scheme is broken.