Certifications
At ICL UK, we emphasise the importance of safe working practices, environmental responsibility, and product quality, all of which contribute to establishing a safe, certain, and sustainable organisation.
We have received certifications from various organisations that reflect our commitment to our customers, employees, regulators, and the local community, ensuring they remain central to all operations at Boulby Mine.
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BS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System: certified since 2002
Our customers are of utmost importance, and our quality management system is designed to ensure that our products and services meet their approval. This system encompasses the operations of Cleveland Potash Limited at Boulby Mine, Loftus, and Tees Dock Terminal in Middlesbrough.
The scope of the quality management system is :
- The processing of mined ores into potassium and salt products for agricultural and industrial use.
- The safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers at Tees Dock Terminal.
Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS): certified since 2005
Cleveland Potash Limited is certified under the Agriculture Industries Confederation Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS) for the animal feed salt provided to UK animal feed plants. The FEMAS standard assures purchasers that the feed ingredients they buy are safe and meet specified quality criteria. It includes a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) assessment.
Certification of Environmental Standards (CERES): certified since 2022
Cleveland Potash Ltd is proud to hold CERES certification for materials utilised in Organic Agriculture (Polyhalite Mini Granular, Polyhalite Ore, Polysulphate Standard and Polysulphate Granular), which comply with the standards specified in the relevant documentation for organic farming.
Certifications: Environment
BS EN ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management System: certified since 2000
The scope of our environmental management system (EMS) covers the surface ‘processing and distribution on mined ores into Potassium and Salt products for agricultural and industrial applications’ at Boulby Mine and Teesdock.
The EMS consists of processes and practices that allow Cleveland Potash Limited (CPL) to minimise its environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency.
Adhering to environmental legislation is a key commitment outlined in CPL’s Environmental Policy. The EMS ensures that the company has established methods for identifying its legal obligations.
BS EN ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System: certified since 2024.
Our newest certification has a scope definition of ‘The energy management system related to all energy sources that the mining, processing and support activities use at ICL Boulby and at ICL Teesdock sites. The energy management system (EnMS) has process in place to measure consumption, review, identify significant energy users, set objectives and targets, and continually improve energy consumption efficiency. The EnMS supports the EMS in driving towards Net Xero carbon emissions and life-cycle efficiency projects.
Certifications: Occupational Health and Safety
Our Certifications in Health and Safety and Safe Working Practices:
BS ISO 45001:2018
The Occupational Health & Safety Management System encompasses the operations of Cleveland Potash Limited (CPL), including Underground, Surface, Tees Dock, and Administration.
This system formalises procedures that enable CPL to consistently identify and manage its health and safety risks. It aims to minimise the likelihood of accidents, support compliance with legislation, and enhance overall safety performance for employees, customers, and the general public.
Health and safety responsibilities are of utmost importance; Senior Managers are tasked with ensuring that suitable organisational arrangements and resources are allocated to meet this standard, while also overseeing its implementation and effectiveness.
The current certification has been in place since 2019. Previous certification to OHASA 18001: 2007 was in place since 2009.