PRI Buys Competitor Platinum Registration
The Nadcap scheme owner will take over certifications from the Colorado-based CB.
Lorri Hunt Resigns from TC 176
The reasons for her sudden departure are unknown.
Dutch Court Attempts to Block “Shadow Libraries” Publishing Free ISO Standards
Anna’s Archive and Library Genesis were targeted by Dutch courts, but the ruling is unlikely to have much effect.
Oxebridge Founder Joins Carnegie Aerospace Advisory Board
The company is building an AI-powered Quality Automation System that will include modules for QMS, EMS, ERP, regulatory compliance, and more.
ISO Releases “Climate Change” Update to ISO 9001, IAF Promises Enforcement
ISO has released a free amendment to ISO 9001, while the IAF appears to expect the changes to be implemented immediately.
South Korean Elected as New ISO President
Sung Hwan Cho of South Korea has been elected the next President of ISO, beating out a Chinese competitor.
ISO 9001:2025 Working Draft Completed
The WD is not expected to be published, but will be followed by a public Committee Draft in coming months.
Oxebridge Files Complaint with GAO Alleging DoD Violated FAR Clauses with CMMC
The DoD’s creation of an overnight AB monopoly violates FAR 6 on “fair and open competition,” according to Oxebridge.
Whistleblower Files Complaint Alleging Scope Violations by Indian Certifier QRO
Indian CB Quality Research Organization is alleged to have issued certificates outside of its scope of accreditation with EGAC.
Cask Exec Resigns Suddenly, Citing Need to “Focus on Family”
An arrest of one or more Cask executives is expected to come in the coming days or weeks.
VIDEO: In-Depth Look at Committee Draft 2 (CD2) of ISO 9001:2026
A review of the leaked CD2 draft of the next ISO 9001 revision.
ISO 42001 on AI Includes Text Plagiarized from ISO 27001
AI is not cybersecurity, but ISO had money to make and needed to publish fast.
Saudi Press Release Sure Makes it Look Like Lloyd’s Register is About to Screw Up
The Saudis are paying Lloyd’s to write their QMS documents and then get them certified. What could go wrong?
Lead Auditor Pay Hasn’t Increased in … 20 Years??
ISO 9001 and AS9100 auditors are underpaid, and everyone suffers.
AS9100 Author Tim Lee Also Out at Boeing
Lee follows the departure of Alan Daniels, as Boeing purges those involved in AS9100 development.
TC 176 and IAQG Rep Alan Daniels Out at Boeing
The removal of Daniels shows Boeing really has no clue as to how to fix its QMS problems.
Emails Appear to Show Dubai Company Bribing ISO Certification Body
They might have a valid explanation but everyone involved is so corrupt, we are unlikely to ever hear it.
ISO CBs and ABs Continue to Ignore Complaints, Forcing Further Escalations
Ignoring complaints is a great way to claim you have perfect customer satisfaction.
UAF Rubber-Stamped Accreditation for CB to Operate in 93 Different Countries
A-Mark Ratings Ltd actually works above a movie theater in Bhopal.
AiNET Website Down As DoJ Probe Continues
After a few weeks of scandals, the disappearance of the AiNET website suggests the company is scrambling for the hills.
Britain’s CQI Wanted To Add A Graphic on Ayurvedic Medicine in ISO 9001
Someone at CQI wanted to add a graphic of Ayurvedic medicine into ISO 9001:2015. Hilarity ensued.
Looking Back at Some of Oxebridge’s Humor Graphics – Part II
Another look at Oxebridge’s sometimes-hilarious editorial graphics.
New ISO Secretary General Doesn’t Know He’s Being Followed by Twitter Sex Bots
ISO’s new Secretary General is being followed on Twitter by porn bots begging for sex chat.
Guberman Casts Serial Killer to Act As Newsman in Surreal G-PMC Promo Video
Certificate mill operators Guberman and LaBelle have released the most surreal, terrifying promotional video ever made.
The Hilariously Over-the-Top Self Promotion of the US ISO TAG Leadership
The US TAG’s leadership has resorted to some wild hyperbole in promoting themselves, leaving Oxebridge’s founder to declare himself the “World Only Living Quality Supergod.”
Here’s the Final Table of Contents for “Surviving ISO 9001:2015”
Get a sneak peek at the final table of contents for Chris Paris’ new book, Surviving ISO 9001:2015.
Looking Back at Some of Oxebridge’s Humor Graphics [Adult Language]
A look at some of the funnier graphics the Oxebridge site has run in the past few years.
Oxebridge: “No Eyesore 9000” Planned For 2015 Version
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris has announced that plans for an update to Eyesore 9000 have been tabled, as he focuses instead on his new implementation guide, Surviving ISO 9001:2015.
What’s on Chris Paris’ Desk Right Now
Free Certification For Anyone, for Anything, Because Why Not? [Repost]
Accredited certifications becoming meaningless because of systemic refusal to hold parties accountable? As always, Oxebridge has the solution. If quality is free, then fake quality is free-er. Just stop paying altogether, and certify yourself to whatever the hell you want using our handy fill-in-the-blank certificate.
Infographic: Required, Implied and Recommended Documented Procedures for ISO 9001:2015
A helpful infographic on the required documented procedures in ISO 9001:2015, as well as implied and recommended procedures.
AS9100 Rev D Configuration Management for the Small Machine Shop
An updated guide on how to apply the configuration managemetn requirements of AS9100 Rev D in a typical, small machine shop.
Last Chance to Get “Surviving ISO 9001” Before Amazon Price Increase
The Oxebridge book “Surviving ISO 9001” is about to see a price hike, but you can order your copy now at the current price.
Quality Nerd Blog Reviewed “Surviving ISO 9001”
Quality Nerd blog reviewed Christopher Paris’ book, Surviving ISO 9001:2015.
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.
Here’s the Final Table of Contents for “Surviving ISO 9001:2015”
Get a sneak peek at the final table of contents for Chris Paris’ new book, Surviving ISO 9001:2015.
VIDEO: Context of the Organization & Risk-Based Thinking
A video of the presentation given to ASQ Huntsville “Context of the Organization & Risk-Based Thinking: Implementation of the New Requirements of ISO 9001:2015” is now available on YouTube.
Oxebridge Presentation “Context of the Organization & Risk-Based Thinking” at ASQ Huntsville, October 11
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris will present a discussion on ISO 9001:2015’s new requirements for COTO and RBT at the ASQ Huntsville meeting October 2016.
Free ISO 9001 Template Kit Updated to Version 1.7
The Oxebridge Totally Free ISO 9001:2015 QMS Documentation Template Kit has undergone a major update with version 1.7.