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CSA offers flexibility and guidance, every step of the way
CSA International is working hard to be responsive to manufacturers like you. Our job is to help you get your products to market in the most timely and efficient way.
That means we have made the certification process as flexible as possible by offering you six different testing options. The differences are based on your level of involvement and needs.
For example, some companies choose to do the testing at their own facilities. Others prefer that we arrange it. You can choose the level of support you need from CSA International without ever compromising quality or safety.
Whichever option you choose, CSA International will be there to support you with training, encouragement, and expertise.
Check the following chart to see which option suits you, then click on the link for more information about that category.
| Category Certification | Shared Certification | Witness Certification | Field Certification | Model Certification | Field Evaluation | |
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Who does the testing? |
You or CSA International |
You or CSA International |
You (in the presence of a CSA International rep.) |
CSA International |
CSA International |
CSA International |
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Where is the testing done? |
Your facility or CSA International |
Your facility or CSA International |
Your Facility |
Your Facility |
CSA International lab |
Your facility or CSA International |
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Who documents the results? |
You |
You |
CSA International |
CSA International |
CSA International |
CSA International |
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Does this process lead to full certification, with entitlement to use of CSA Mark? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, for a specific product run |
Yes |
No, labels are provided for the number of units approved |
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How much control do you want? |
Maximum |
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Minimum |
Minimum |
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