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Product Certification FAQs

Questions frequently asked (FAQs) of the Standards Council of Canada, about product certification:

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Q: Does everything sold in Canada have to be CSA approved?

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No, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is only one of many organizations accredited to approve products in Canada. CSA’s world renowned certification mark is found on many products, ranging from hockey helmets to bathroom sinks, but, there are many other bodies that certify products and services. The SCC makes available online the scope of the areas of certification by its accredited product and service certification bodies.