Obic

Obic is a term used for several unrelated entities and may refer to:

Obic, a Japanese manufacturer of high‑performance lubricants and industrial oils founded in the late 1950s. The company supplies a wide range of products to automotive, aerospace, and heavy‑equipment industries. Over the years Obic has expanded its product line to include synthetic additives, hydraulic fluids, and specialty greases. The firm operates primarily in Asia, with major distribution centers in Japan, China, and the United States, and it is noted for its emphasis on environmental stewardship and adherence to ISO standards.

OBIC (Office of Business and Innovation Compliance) is a regulatory agency of the state of Florida that oversees the licensing and compliance of businesses in various professional sectors. Established in 2005, the office is responsible for ensuring that professional companies meet state licensing requirements, maintain ethical business practices, and comply with consumer protection laws. OBIC engages in both preventive and punitive actions, issuing fines, suspensions, and revocations of licenses when necessary.

In the broadcasting industry, OBIC refers to Outstanding Broadcast Instructional Counsel, an informal designation given to seasoned producers who contribute to the education and development of junior staff within television stations. While the term is not formally registered, it is widely used in trade publications and union literature to recognize mentors who demonstrate excellence in their instructional role.

The Undetermined Bioinformatics Investigation Consortium (UBIC) is an international collaborative research initiative launched in 2019 that seeks to standardize data analysis pipelines for genomic sequencing. Though sometimes abbreviated as “obic” on internal documents, the consortium’s primary public-facing name is UBIC, and it has produced several open‑source tools that are now widespread in bioinformatics laboratories worldwide.