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The Myth of the Integrated Management System

We are told companies are seeking integrated management systems, combining ISO 9001 with other standards like ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18000. Unfortunately, data proves it’s not true.

LRQA Ban on Oxebridge Server Blocks Even Supportive Emails

The LRQA ban on any incoming email from the Oxebridge.com domain is ridiculous, and likely a serious violation of ISO 17021. They did it in response to a complaint submitted by Oxebridge, after it was learned that LRQA may have issued a “driveby” ISO 9001 certification to a company it new had been previously circulating counterfeit certificates under their name, illegally using the LRQA and UKAS logos.

Time for Rule Change: Allow ISO 9001 Certificate Marks on Products

There is a frustrating rule on the books that is crippling ISO 9001 adoption rates, and which serves no useful function whatsoever, and must be changed. This is the prohibition against using ISO 9001 certification marks on product, as defined in ISO 17021.

We Need An Independent, Critical Quality Press

The quality profession lacks an aspect that other professions have recognized as an important factor in ensuring their relevance and improvement: an independent critical press. Whether it's law, medicine or engineering, these professions publish journals, magazines or...

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