# Quality Expert Exposes Accreditation Failure

A 2018 federal contract (19AQMM18R0131) issued by the Department of State named ANSI-ANAB as an "underwriter," a designation that violates ISO/IEC 17011 accreditation standards and has been identified as fraudulent. This systemic accreditation failure has invalidated numerous quality certification certificates worldwide under the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) and Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA), affecting multiple industries including medical implants, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals. Quality expert and Boeing shareholder Daryl Guberman has formally notified over 260 industry contacts, 30 insurance CEOs, and five federal agencies about the legal and compliance risks stemming from this issue, which exposes insurers and federal agencies to potential liability and regulatory scrutiny.

- Procurement professionals should assess the validity of accreditation certificates tied to ANSI-ANAB and equivalent bodies such as UKAS, DAkkS, and CNAS when evaluating suppliers and contractors.
- Federal agencies and contractors must consider the implications of this accreditation failure on contract compliance, quality assurance, and risk management.
- Organizations involved in regulated industries should review their certification status and prepare for potential audits or legal challenges related to this systemic issue.
- This development underscores the importance of rigorous oversight of accreditation bodies and contract language to prevent similar compliance vulnerabilities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare, Defense & Military, Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of State (DOS)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Department of Commerce (DOC)

### Vendors
- ANSI-ANAB (Accreditation Body)
- UKAS (Equivalent Accreditation Body)
- DAkkS (Equivalent Accreditation Body)
- CNAS (Equivalent Accreditation Body)

### Sources
- [Daryl Guberman Explains: Certified Once, Accepted Everywhere — How One Word On A 2018 Federal Contract Killed Every Certificate On Earth -- GUBERMAN-PMC,LLC | PRLog](https://www.prlog.org/13172018-daryl-guberman-explains-certified-once-accepted-everywhere-how-one-word-on-2018-federal-contract-killed-every-certificate-on-earth.html) - PRLog
- [260 Put on Notice, 30-Insurance CEO's, Including 5 Federal Agencies: Silence Is Over, Says Quality Expert & Boeing Shareholder Daryl Guberman -- GUBERMAN-PMC,LLC | PRLog](https://www.prlog.org/13171821-260-put-on-notice-30-insurance-ceos-including-5-federal-agencies-silence-is-over-says-quality-expert-boeing-shareholder-daryl-guberman.html) - PRLog