What is cULus approval?

cULus indicates that the product has been tested to meet the safety standards of Canada and the United States by Underwriters Laboratories.

Is C UL and CSA the same?

Unlike CSA, a UL certification applies only to the United States. The organization can perform the tests to the international standards (ISO) or Canada (C – UL), but only the UL logo indicates that the product has been certified to the United States only. This is the main difference between the two organizations.

What is CSA approved mean?

The CSA mark on your product means it has been tested against applicable North American standards requirements. CSA marks are found on a wide variety of North American products: electrical and electronic, gas-fired, personal protective equipment and many more.

What does cCSAus mean?

cCSAus — The cCSAus mark certifies that a product has been tested and meets applicable North American standards for safety and/or performance, including those of the CSA Group (CSA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Testing Standards. IEC — This is the International Electrotechnical Commission.

Is CSA same as Il?

The fact is, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and CSA Group (CSA) are both Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) that test to the same harmonized Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards, making their certifications virtually interchangeable.

Is UL certification acceptable in Canada?

ULC MARK. The ULC Mark is issued by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, a member of the UL family of companies. This mark is nationally recognized in Canada for many types of products, including building materials and fire protection and suppression products.

Can you install non CSA approved products in Canada?

All electrical products in Canada must be tested and certified by a certification body (CB)—accredited by Standards Council of Canada (SCC)—against a recognized Canadian product standard. The product can then be safely installed according to the rules of the relevant province’s or territory’s adoption of the CE Code.

Is CSA certification mandatory?

Compliance with all CSA Group standards is voluntary, unless legislated by government or mandated by industry or trade associations.