The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association is pleased to recognize International Certification Ltd. as our CDDA Supplier Member of the Month for August. Our membership services coordinator interviewed Bert Hettrich, Lead Auditor to learn more about their services and to discuss the CDDA DEC Program.
Can you tell us more about your company?
International Certification Ltd. is a Canadian-owned and owner-operated company specializing in management system auditing and training services. For nearly three decades, we have supported organizations across a wide range of industries by delivering professional auditing, certification support, and training services. Our clients benefit from the diverse cross-sector expertise of our experienced auditors.
We work with recognized Certification Bodies for a variety of standards, including the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association (CDDA) for DEC U001 Drilling Excellence Certification, German Cert for internationally recognized ISO standards, and the Wood Products Quality Council (WPQC) for value-added wood processing standards.
International Certification Ltd. also has access to a network of affiliated experts with specialized knowledge across numerous industry sectors. All of our third-party auditors meet the qualification requirements outlined in ISO 19011 and conduct audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021, ensuring consistent, impartial, and confidential auditing practices.
What products and services do you offer?
International Certification Ltd. provides single and integrated management system certification services, along with training, pre-audits, and gap analyses to help organizations establish effective management systems without unnecessary complexity.
Our primary certification services include:
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
• ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Through our network of qualified auditors, we also offer auditing services for additional standards, including:
• ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Systems
• ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management Systems
• ISO 13485 – Medical Device Quality Management Systems
In addition to ISO-based services, we provide non-accredited auditing for the CDDA DEC U001 standard, an integrated Quality, Environmental, and Safety Management System designed specifically for the diamond drilling industry. We also offer DEC pre-audits and gap analyses to help companies identify the right starting point when implementing a formal management system.
Beyond third-party certification audits, International Certification Ltd. also conducts second-party audits, such as supplier evaluations for exploration and mining companies seeking to assess and select drilling contractors.
Why is being a CDDA member important to your company?
We believe auditing should be more than a compliance exercise that results in the issuance of a certificate. A well-conducted audit should also identify opportunities for improvement, helping organizations strengthen their management systems and realize greater operational benefits.
As a CDDA member, we gain valuable insight into the relationships between drilling contractors, suppliers, and their clients. This industry perspective enables our auditors to better understand the operational realities of drilling contractors and provide meaningful, practical feedback while maintaining the integrity, impartiality, and confidentiality required of the audit process.
Our continued involvement in the diamond drilling industry also enhances our auditors’ experience and contributes additional value during each audit.
It has been especially rewarding to witness the positive impact that the DEC U001 Drilling Excellence Certification has had on the industry. Over the past 14 years, we have seen many drilling contractors strengthen their management systems, improve their performance, and achieve sustained business growth through the implementation of DEC U001.
We would like to thank International Certification Ltd. for their continued support of the CDDA and invite our members to learn more about the DEC U001 Drilling Excellence Certification Program, as well as the auditing, certification, and training services offered by International Certification Ltd.
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