What is CSA?
The CSA Group (formerly the Canadian Standards Association; CSA) is a standards organization that develops standards in 57 areas. CSA publishes standards in print and electronic form and provides training and advisory services. CSA is composed of representatives from industry, government, and consumer groups. CSA began as the Canadian Engineering Standards Association (CESA) in 1919, federally chartered to create standards. During World War I, lack of interoperability between technical resources led to the formation of a standards committee.
CSA is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, a crown corporation that promotes voluntary standardization in Canada. This accreditation verifies that CSA is competent to carry out standards development and certification functions, and is based on internationally recognized criteria and procedures. The CSA registered mark shows that a product has been independently tested and certified to meet recognized standards for safety or performance.
Benefits of CSA Certification
Ensure Product Safety
Reputation
Access to new business
Improved efficiency
Customer satisfaction
Helps you stand out from your competitors
Certified CSA Certification Video
Who can be certified CSA?
Information Technology Equipment (ITE)
Scientific Equipment
Industrial Equipment
Test & Measurement Equipment
Lighting Equipment
Household Appliances / Electric Tools
Audio / Video Equipment
Medical Equipment / Electrical Control Equipment
Document required for CSA Certification
- Technical File, Product Master File (TCF)
- Product Testing
- System Manual
- System Procedure
- Policy
- Objectives
- Mission & Vision
- Plant Master File
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Checklist
- Forms
- Formats
- Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
- Product and it's uses
- Testing requirement of products
- Directive in which product classified
- Self Certification or Compliance Certification
- Notify body Certificate
Role of Shamkris and Process of CSA Certification
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance product certification, A simple & practical method of product certification organization in timely compliance and fulfills the product certification requirement. Shamkris support 100% on documentation required to comply with product certification either by self-certification or notify body certification to depend on directives.
The implementation process is described below:
Day 1
Scope defined, BIS Registration, Procedure, Selection, Cost Estimates
• Finding EAC TRCU standard applicable to the product
• Selecting the appropriate certification scheme
• Based on the scope of the product and certification scheme
Week 1
Developing Documents
• Technical file, Plant Master file and Test Protocol
• Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
• Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Product Management System
• CSA Awareness training to QC manager and Production Manager
• Implementing a well-documented manual throughout the life cycle of the product
Week 8
Internal Audit, MRM, CAPA
• Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to CSA requirements
• Management Review Meetings
• Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
EAC TRCU, Audit, N-C Closing
• Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
• Closing of any nonconformities identified by the EAC TRCU where applicable
Week 12
EAC TRCU
• CSA certificates issued for 5 years (or each project)
• Surveillance Audits yearly where aaplicable
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
• Support of Yearly documentation for audit
The CSA Group (formerly the Canadian Standards Association; CSA) is a standards organization that develops standards in 57 areas. The CSA registered mark shows that a product has been independently tested and certified to meet recognized standards for safety or performance.
All of the Canadian provinces have adopted the CSA electrical standards, which means that certification is mandatory for all electrical products to be installed in Canada. These standards focus mainly on safety from electrical shock and fire hazard.
Is a CSA Group standard law? CSA Group is an independent, impartial organization that develops standards & codes. We are not a government body and as such, do not have the power to make the requirements of a standard or code mandatory.