About us

About IOC Certification

We are an independent, accredited ISO certification body helping organisations across Australia and the Indian Ocean region prove their management systems meet world-class standards — delivered with rigour, transparency and a genuinely supportive approach.

Our story

Globally recognised certification, delivered with genuine local expertise

IOC Certification was founded to give organisations across the Indian Ocean region access to globally recognised certification — delivered with genuine local expertise and a supportive, practical approach.

Too often, organisations told us the same story: certification felt remote, transactional and disconnected from the realities of their industry. We set out to change that. By combining the discipline of an international certification body with auditors who live and work in the region, we deliver assessments that are both credible and genuinely useful.

Today we help businesses of every size move through certification with clarity and confidence — never as a box-ticking exercise, but as a real opportunity to work better, safer and more sustainably.

Our mission

To strengthen the organisations we serve through impartial, accredited certification that earns trust — combining global recognition, local insight and a relentless commitment to integrity and customer-centred service.

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IOC Certification team at the Perth office

Based in PerthServing the Indian Ocean region

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What we stand for

The values behind every audit

Integrity, independence and customer-centred service sit at the heart of everything we do — and shape the way we work with you.

Integrity

We do what we say and report what we find — honestly and without compromise. Our credibility, and yours, depends on it.

Independence & impartiality

Every certification decision is made objectively and free from conflict of interest, safeguarded by robust governance and oversight.

Client-centred service

We tailor every engagement to your business, communicate clearly and stay responsive — because certification should support you, not stall you.

Rigour

Thorough, evidence-based assessment against the full intent of each standard — so your certificate genuinely means something.

Confidentiality

Your information is handled with strict confidentiality at every stage, protected by clear policies and disciplined controls.

Continuous improvement

We hold ourselves to the same standard we ask of you — measuring, reviewing and improving our own practice year on year.

Accreditation & recognition

Certification you — and your stakeholders — can rely on

Our certification is aligned to JAS-ANZ accreditation requirements and recognised internationally, giving your certificate weight with clients, regulators and supply chains the world over.

Accreditation is more than a logo. It is independent confirmation that we operate competently, consistently and impartially — assessing your management system against the full requirements of the relevant ISO standard. That assurance is what makes a certificate worth holding.

Our impartiality is safeguarded by clear governance, including an independent impartiality committee that oversees how certification decisions are made and reviews any potential conflicts of interest.

Aligned to JAS-ANZ requirements

Our processes are built to meet the accreditation requirements recognised across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

Internationally recognised

Certificates carry credibility worldwide, helping you satisfy tender, export and supply-chain requirements.

Governed for impartiality

An independent impartiality committee oversees certification decisions and manages conflicts of interest.

Trusted partnerships

We work alongside industry bodies and regional partners to extend our reach (partner details to be confirmed).

Our people

Experienced leaders and auditors

Our team pairs deep technical knowledge with real industry backgrounds — auditors who understand the work behind the systems they assess.

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Elena HartleyManaging Director & Certification Manager

Two decades in quality and compliance across resources and manufacturing, Elena leads certification governance and chairs our commitment to impartial, accredited assessment.

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Rajan NaidooLead Auditor — Quality & Safety

A lead auditor for ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 with a background in construction and logistics, Rajan is known for practical findings that add value well beyond the certificate.

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Sophie CarterLead Auditor — Environment & Information Security

Specialising in ISO 14001 and ISO 27001, Sophie brings 15 years in environmental management and information security to organisations in IT, healthcare and government.

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ISO standards under one roof

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Independent, impartial audits

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Years of combined auditor experience

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Core industries we specialise in

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