Product Testing and Certification
CSA International has a long history of testing and certifying products for North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Through CSA International’s independent testing, inspection and certification services, manufacturers, industry associations, government regulators, retailers and consumers receive verification that qualified products meet safety, performance or environmental requirements. As a result, manufacturers gain competitive advantage and access to markets for their products, and consumers are able to make more informed purchase decisions.
CSA International currently offers testing and certification services for the following environmental requirements:
Solar Energy Equipment |
CSA International provides testing and certification for photovoltaic (PV) panels, control panels, inverters and tracking devices. Working in our state-of-the-art PV lab our technical experts provide testing and certification to various UL, CE and IEC safety and performance standards. We also test and certify solar domestic hot water packages and collectors. To learn more about CSA International’s solar testing program visit www.getsolarcertified.com. |
| Fuel Cells |
CSA International is recognized as the world leader in fuel cell power system certification. For 20 years CSA International has offered fuel cell certification by a team of internationally recognized fuel cell experts. CSA International certified fuel cells have been installed in banks, utilities, police departments, federal buildings, hospitals and residences. |
Energy Star® |
The Energy Star label indicates that a product meets a premium level of energy efficiency, making it easy for consumers to choose the most energy-efficient products sold in the Canadian and American marketplaces. CSA International presently offers Energy Star testing for various lighting equipment and products in accordance with Energy Star requirements. |
| WaterSense |
CSA International has been qualified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) to evaluate various plumbing products, including kitchen and lavatory faucets, shower heads, urinals and water closets, to verify compliance with water efficiency requirements. |
Energy Efficiency |
For products destined for the Canadian market, CSA International offers the Energy Efficiency Verification (EEV) label which is recognized by governments across Canada. Product categories tested and certified to energy efficiency requirements include lighting, household appliances, water heaters, heating and air-conditioning equipment and other energy-using products. |
Forest Products |
CSA International's Forest Products label indicates that a forest product (or a percentage of the product or product line) meets the requirements of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) chain-of-custody standard and Canada's National Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (CAN/CSA Z809), providing a competitive edge in the marketplace. |
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