1. CSA certification
The CSA (Canadian Standards Association) is a non-profit organization that provides certification and testing services to ensure that products and processes meet certain safety and performance standards.
2. CSA certification mark
3. More about CSA certification
Below is a list of safety testing standards we’re capable of. And our team is always available for any general inquiries, or technical discussions regarding the following safety testing standards. Not sure which standard apply to your product? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Information Technology (IT) Products/Audiovisual (AV) Products: CSA-C22.2 No.62368-1;
- Household Appliance: CSA-C22.2 No.60335-1;
- Medical Products: CSA-C22.2 No.60601-1.
GTG Group assists clients through every step of the testing process. Fill out our short form and start taking advantages of our deep industry expertise and extensive technical knowledge to help expedite the process today!
Required documentation varies depending on the products. For detailed required documentation on specific product, please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical required documentation for CSA certificate:
- Company profile;
- A copy of business license;
- Product pictures;
- Product description: including product name, model number, product application;
- Parts list: including name, model number, rating, and manufacturer information. If the part is CSA or UL certified, please indicate the file number of the part. If there is more than one supplier for a particular part, please provide them together;
- Product specifications: including dimensions, rated voltage, rated current, frequency, power;
- Structural drawings or exploded drawings: the name of each part in the drawings shall correspond to the parts list;
- circuit diagram;
- PCB layout;
- Instructions for use and installation;
- Safety precautions;
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Below are the general application steps for achieving CSA certificate. Have questions or not sure where to start? Please fill out our short form, our expert will be glad to assist further.
- Submit the preliminary application form, product user manual and technical data (including all electrical components and plastic materials) to CSA International;
- CSA International will evaluate the cost of certification and notify the applicant company by fax;
- After confirmation by the applicant company, the formal application form and notification will be sent;
- The designated laboratory will perform the tests and proceed the certification process;
- After the test is completed, a preliminary test report will be issued to the applicant company for acceptance;
- If accepted, CSA International will then prepare a certification report that will be used as a reference for production and follow-up inspection;
- At this stage, CSA International, in some cases, will perform an initial factory assessment at the factory;
- CSA International will issue a certificate of conformity along with the audit record authorizing the applicant company to add CSA certification mark to its products;
- The applicant company signs a service agreement with CSA International, indicating both parties agree CSA International to conduct product follow-up inspections at the factory. The applicant company has to pay an annual fee to maintain the agreement.
4. Factory inspection
Annual factory inspection is required.
5. Price and lead time
You will never pay for services that you don’t need! GTG Group provides a customized quote which are tailored to each client's needs and budget. Furthermore, we can expedite the certification process by leveraging modern technologies that ensure you receive the CSA certification in a reasonably short time frame, faster than the average industry time.
However, the cost and the lead time of testing and certification varies depending on the product complexity and the testing requirements. GTG Group provides free consultation to assess your needs and provide advice on how to get started with compliance. Contact us today by filling out our short form!
6. Why choose us?
Founded in 2012, GTG Group is an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited product testing and certification services provider in China, providing comprehensive testing and regulatory certifications obtaining services for a wide range of products. Our goal is to certify your products and ensure their compliance with regulatory standards in order to help you access worldwide markets.
