Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification needed for electrical products
Trade barrier summary
UK companies exporting electrical products to Canada must get CSA certification. The certification process requires product and part testing and evaluation. They must also get a licence to use the CSA mark after the process is completed and approved.
The process to getting a CSA certification is costly and time-consuming which can make selling products in Canada less profitable for UK firms. There can also be continuing costs due to a requirement to re-certify all parts if any new parts are used or suppliers are changed.
Sectors affected
- Energy
- Consumer and retail
- Technology and smart cities
- Advanced engineering
Resolved
No
Date reported
19 January 2021
Last updated
1 June 2022
Public ID
PID-94LMM9
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