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Canadian CSA certification

Introduction

CSA is the abbreviation of Canadian Standards Association. It was established in 1919 and is Canada's first non-profit organization dedicated to the development of industrial standards.


Electronics, electrical appliances, sanitary ware, gas and other products sold in the North American market need to obtain safety certification. At present, CSA is the largest safety certification agency in Canada and one of the most famous safety certification agencies in the world. It can provide safety certification for all types of products in machinery, building materials, electrical appliances, computer equipment, office equipment, environmental protection, medical fire safety, sports and entertainment.




   Voluntary V/Mandatory M


      Safety


        EMC


      Wireless


      Efficiency


                      V

        

         Y

        

          N


            N


           N



Product We Test

Canadian CSA certification applicable products:

1. Human survival and environment: including occupational health and safety, public safety, environmental protection of sports and entertainment equipment, and health care technology.

2. Electrical and Electronics: Including regulations on the installation of electrical equipment for construction, various industrial and civil electrical and electronic products.

3. Communication and information: including residential processing systems, telecommunications and electromagnetic interference technology and equipment.

4. Building structure: including building materials and products, civil products, concrete, masonry structures, pipe fittings and architectural design.

5. Energy: including energy regeneration and transfer, fuel combustion and safety equipment, nuclear energy technology.

6. Transportation and distribution system: including motor vehicle safety, oil and gas pipelines, material handling and distribution, and offshore facilities.

7. Material technology: including welding and metallurgy.

8. Commercial and production management system: including quality management and basic engineering.



Standard We Test To

Canadian CSA certification application process:

1. Complete the preliminary application form, and submit it to CSA International together with all relevant product specifications and technical data (including all electrical components and plastic materials).

2. CSA International will determine the certification fee according to the specific conditions of the product, and then notify the applicant company by fax.

3. After confirmation by the applicant company, an official application form and notice will be sent. The notice includes the following requirements:

    (1) After the official application form is signed, the wire transfer certification fee (can be paid in RMB) to the office.

    (2) Send the test sample to the designated place according to the notice.

4. The designated laboratory will carry out the certification work on time.

5. After the certification test is completed, a preliminary report (Findings Letter) will be issued to the applicant company, which details the following:

    (1) How to improve the product structure to meet the standards.

    (2) Other materials to be used to complete the certification report.

    (3) Please apply for the company to review the content of the draft certification record (Certification Record)

    (4) Marks required for CSA certification and the method of obtaining them.

    (5) Factory Tests required for the product.

6, CSA International will evaluate the applicant's answer to the fifth item above.

7. At the same time, CSA International will compile a certification report (Certification Report) for product production reference and follow-up inspection.

8. At this stage, under certain circumstances, CSA International has to go to the factory for initial factory evaluation (Initial Factory Evaluation), referred to as IFE.

9. Finally, CSA International will issue a Certificate of Compliance together with the Certification Record to authorize the applicant company to add the CSA certification mark on its products.

10. The applicant company must sign a Service Agreement with CSA International to indicate that both parties agree to CSA International's follow-up inspection of products at the factory. The applicant company must pay an annual fee (Annual Fee) to maintain the agreement.



Information to be submitted for Canadian CSA certification:

1. Company information sheet and business license copier

2. Product description (product name, product model, product use)

3. Parts list (provide the name, model, rating, manufacturer information of the parts list. If the part has been CSA certified or UL certified, please indicate the file number of the part. If the part has multiple suppliers, also Can provide information)

4. Product performance and specifications such as size, rated voltage, current, frequency, power, etc.

5. Provide circuit schematics: PCB schematics, product photos, instructions for use, safety matters and safety instructions, etc.

6. Structure drawing and exploded drawing: In the product structure drawing, specify the names of parts in the drawings to facilitate one-to-one correspondence in the parts list.



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Reference

Canada CSA certification processing cycle:

For details, please contact the CSA official for consultation. Our company is currently unable to do CSA certification for equipment, but can only do CSA for home appliances. We hope that customers will know that if equipment products are going to be exported to Canada, customers can only consult the official CSA agency to submit for inspection!

Sample Requirements

The samples should be provided safely with standard shipping status. Please provide the samples with sterile barrier packaging if the product is planned to sell under sterile conditions. Have a question about product testing and certification? Email us at sales@htwlab.com. 


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Service Procedure

Step 1 Sign contract and make payment

Step 2 Send samples (please contact us for address info.)

Step 3 Informed project opening and test TAT(turn around time) via email

Step 4 Testing 

Step 5 Draft report for your confirmation

Step 6 Formal reports endorsed by ILAC - CNAS (electronic version) 

Step 7 Sample return


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