Probe Into Saudi ISO 9001 Corruption Widens, Multiple ABs Now Implicated
The TUV Middle East scandal widens, roping in ANAB, IAS, EIAC and DAkkS, while an “auditor-swapping” scam emerges.
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Oxebridge Whistleblower Program Gets Russian CB Shut Down
A division of TUV Nord was found to be operating fraudulently in Russia.
Three Dozen Sanctioned Russian Companies Hold AS9100 Certification
Quality Austria has certified 20 out of 36 sanctioned companies, with other certificates issued by TUV, Bureau Veritas, DQS, and RR.
DAkkS Closes Complaint Alleging Saudi Corruption, While Admitting Issue Is Still Open
A DAkkS official closed a complaint against TUV NORD Middle East, despite admitting it conducted no actual investigation, relying instead solely on the word of TUV NORD.
Dealing Blow to IAF Mutual Recognition Agreements, Court Rules Only European ABs May Operate in EU
An EU high court has ruled that only EU accreditation bodies may operate in the region, effectively denying US, UK and other nations from operating accreditation services in Europe.
Company That Released Mislabeled Drugs, Gravely Injuring Babies, Holds ISO 9001 from TUV
A TUV ISO 9001 certified Spanish drug packager mislabeled medicines, resulting in babies experiencing uncontrolled hair growth and deadly side effects.
Brazil Dam Disaster Highlights Dangers of “Softgrading” and Falsifying Audit Nonconformities
TUV Sud’s “softgrading” of audit findings had deadly results, but it’s not the first time the practice has proven lethal.
Registrar TUV Rheinland Ordered to Pay Over $2 Million to Victims in PIP Breast Implant Scandal
Registrar TUV Rheinland has been ordered to pay over $2 million to victims in PIP breast implant scandal.
TUV Rheinland Found Culpable by French High Court in PIP Breast Implant Scandal
The highest court in France has found the ISO registrar TUV Rheinland culpable in the Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) breast implant scandal.
FDA Violations Swarm Around ISO 13485 Certified Companies
Beyond CR Bard, multiple other companies cited by the FDA for medical device quality system violations were found to hold ISO 13485 certifications from a number of accredited registrars.
Registrar TUV Rheinland Fined in France for Role in PIP Breast Implant Scandal
The ISO registrar and CE Mark Notified Body TUV Rheinland has been fined in French court for its role in an international scandal involving defective breast implants.
TUV Threatens “Nonconformities” If You Don’t Adopt Their Approach to Risk-Based Thinking
At Quality Digest, TÜV SÜD auditor Randall D’Amico writes a piece entitled claiming the new 9001:2015 standard requires a “risk assessment process” and threatens clients with nonconformities if they disagree… even though the TUV position contradicts the actual language of 9001.
