G31000 Update: Partners Not Partners, Gluck Calls LinkedIn Investigation a “Federal Crime”
Despite having personally sent multiple requests to both Alex Dali and Allen Gluck for clarifications on key points both prior to and during the running of our coverage on their G31000 group, they refused to reply. Mr. Gluck actually "advised" Mr. Dali not to respond....
Upcoming Oxebridge Speaking Events
The following are upcoming public training or speaking events provided by Oxebridge. IMPLEMENTING AS9100 REVISION D 2-DAY BRAINDUMP SEMINAR - May 18-19, 2017 By: Christopher Paris For: Public At: Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, Cocoa Beach FL Fee: $850 per attendee...
IAQG Suspends AS9100 Auditor Training, Pending AS9101E Release
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) has temporarily suspended all training for AS9100 auditors under its IAQG AATT accredited training scheme, pending the release of revised auditing rules under AS9101 Revision E. Once that standard is released, the...
LinkedIn Shutters G31000 Group, Alex Dali Profiles (UPDATED)
The social network LinkedIn has cancelled the account of Alex Dali, President of the G31000 Global Institute of Risk Management Standards after it was discovered that his profile contained plagiarized works and at least one false employment listing.
LRQA Blacklists Oxebridge Emails, Complaint Now In Hands of UKAS
Lloyds Register (LRQA) has instituted what appears to be a ban on incoming mail sent by Oxebridge, in an apparent attempt to cut off communication regarding an official complaint. The discovery was made after Oxebridge VP Operations Christopher Paris sent Denis Ives...
BSI Promotional Material Directly Links its Software with Certification Services
A promotional presentation developed by BSI directly links the usage of its Entropy software with its third party certification services. ISO 17021 clause 5.2.9 mandates that accredited certification bodies may not link their marketing to consulting services. 5.2.9...
Oxebridge Escalates Complaint Against BSI to UKAS
Oxebridge has escalated its complaint against BSI to the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, or UKAS. The move comes after receipt of a one-page, unsigned denial from BSI which failed to address specific allegations made by Oxebridge. The Oxebridge complaint...
BSI Responds to Oxebridge Complaint with Anonymous Denial
BSI has responded with an unsigned denial to an official complaint from Oxebridge, which alleged its Entropy™ software violates ISO 17021 rules against accredited certification bodies providing "specific solutions" towards implementation of ISO 9001. In a short...
ISO Agrees to Create First Worldwide Database of ISO 9001 Certifications
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) confirmed today that the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) will pursue the creation of the first global database of ISO 9001 certifications. Through a measure pushed by ISO 9001 consultant Richard Murdock...
LRQA Responds to Official Complaint With Lawsuit Threat
Earlier this month, we reported a story entitled "LRQA Granted ISO 9001 Certificate to Company It Never Audited." We followed this up with a formal complaint to LRQA on the matter. LRQA responded to Oxebridge by threatening a lawsuit on the grounds of libel. Prior to...
Accreditation Bodies Must Begin Releasing Information Behind Registrar Suspensions, Withdrawals
The Accreditation Bodies must start releasing details of registrar suspensions and withdrawals, in the interest of their clients and the public.
Quick Analysis of ANAB Withdrawal, Suspension History
With nothing better to do, we analyze ANAB’s data on registrar suspensions and withdrawals. Nerd alert!
Registrar Defends US TAG Rep’s Impossible ISO 9001 Consulting Claims
One of the authors of ISO 9001 is caught making impossible marketing claims to sell his consulting services, and his company’s ISO registrar is helping give him cover.
ISO Published a Document That Provides Definitions of Words Used in its Standard of Definitions
ISO has published an official document defining words used in ISO 9000, the official standard that defines words.
Oxebridge Author Places “Pariah Bounty” on ISO Rep for “Emotionally Protective Workplace” Wording in ISO 9001
Oxebridge author Christopher Paris expands his “pariah bounty” on the TC 176 rep who injected language requiring an “emotionally protective workplace” in ISO 9001:2015.
IAQG Has an AS9100 Auditor Problem, and It’s Ignoring It
The AS9100 overseers at the IAQG have a problem with their auditor pool, and are not only ignoring it, they’re making it worse.
The Cash Machine Keeps Ringing – ISO Releases (Another) Guidance Document for ISO 9001
ISO releases yet another document designed to explain ISO 9001.
New ISO 9002 Standard Released with Predictable Confusion
ISO is releasing a new companion guide to ISO 9001, and they’ve named it after a defunct standard, confusing everyone.
One UL Auditor is Basically Crafting the AS9100 QMS for Every Company on the Planet
AS9100 CB auditors are demanding clients fill in Turtle diagrams developed by a single UL auditor, ignoring accreditation rules and copyright law in the process.
Why AS9100 Decoupling from ISO is an Absolute Certainty
The decoupling of IATF 16949 from ISO will inevitably lead to the IAQG doing the same for AS9100, all to the detriment of standards users.