Safety and EMC

CSA Group certification

Canadian safety certification that is also accepted as an NRTL listing for the United States market.

CodeCSA
RegionCanada and United States
TypeCommon market requirement
Issued byCSA Group
Last verified2026-10-10
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Canadian safety certification that is also accepted as an NRTL listing for the United States market. Status: Common market requirement. Issued or recognised by CSA Group.

CodeCSA
RegionCanada and United States
TypeCommon market requirement
Issued byCSA Group
GroupSafety and EMC
Last verified2026-10-10
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What it means

CSA marks show that a product has been evaluated against Canadian and, where applicable, U.S. standards. This is often the most practical route for products sold in both countries at once.

Applies to

  • Electrical and electronic products for Canada
  • Products seeking a combined Canada and U.S. listing
  • Components that require certified parts

What it does not cover

  • Radio equipment certification in either country
  • Provincial electrical code requirements
  • Cybersecurity and privacy

Verification checklist

  • Confirm which CSA or UL standards apply in each country
  • Choose a combined Canada and U.S. certification if possible
  • Keep the factory inspection programme current
  • Report changes to critical components