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Test and Certify Your Lighting Equipment for Markets Around the World and for Energy Efficiency

When you choose CSA International to certify your lighting equipment, you're selecting a Mark that has broad acceptance by authorities having jurisdiction. Our Mark appears on billions of products worldwide and that number continues to grow. Whether you are selling your lighting products into the USA, Asia, Europe, Mexico, Argentina, CSA International can help.

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS WE TEST AND CERTIFY:
Among the many products CSA International certifies are: Luminaires, HID and Fluorescent Ballast, Lamps, Electric Signs and Displays.

THE RECOGNITION YOU NEED:

CSA FOR THE U.S.A.:

As a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognized by OSHA, CSA International has been testing and certifying lighting equipment to ANSI/UL standards for the U.S. for more than 10 years.

CSA FOR CANADA:

CSA International is accredited by the SCC and is qualified to test and certify your products to meet applicable Canadian standards.

CSA FOR EUROPE – CE MARKING:

CSA International assists exporters in demonstrating compliance with the applicable European Union Directive(s) necessary in order to apply the CE Marking to their products.

CSA FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE:

CSA International as a National Certification Body (NCB) in the IECEE CB Scheme, can test and certify Lighting products to the following IEC Standards: IEC 60928, IEC 60920, IEC 60922, IEC 60570 and IEC 60598 series.

CSA FOR ASIA:

CSA can help you gain access to China with the CCC mark. In cooperation with our partners in Asia, CSA International can help you obtain product certifications for such countries as Japan and Korea.

CSA FOR MEXICO AND ARGENTINA:

CSA International can help you obtain the NOM Mark for Mexico and the IRAM Mark for Argentina.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY VERIFICATION:

If your products are destined for the Canadian Market, our Energy Efficiency Verification Service (EEV) can help you meet relevant federal and provincial energy efficiency requirements. Our service is recognized by many federal and provincial authorities across Canada as an important part of the overall energy management strategy.

CSA ENERGY VERIFICATION STANDARDS FOR LIGHTING PRODUCTS FOR CANADA:

C653

Performance Standard for Roadway Lighting Luminaires

C654

Fluorescent Lamp Ballast Efficacy Measurements

C819

Performance of General Service Fluorescent Lamps

C860

Performance of Internally Lighted Sign Exits

C861

Performance of Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Ballast Adapters

C862

Performance of Incandescent Reflector Lamps

ENERGY STAR MARK:

Our Laboratory is NIST/NVLAP (Lab code 200732-0) accredited to conduct testing for CFL’s (compact fluorescent lamps) and RLF’s (Residential Lighting Fixtures) using IESNA LM (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America) standards and ANSI standards available under the NIST/NVLAP Energy Efficient Lighting (EEL) program.

IESNA LM-9

Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurements of Fluorescent Lamps

IESNA LM-20

Approved Method for Photometric Testing of Reflector-Type Lamps

IESNA LM-40

Approved Method for Life Testing of Fluorescent Lamps

IESNA LM-45

Approved Method for Electrical and Photometric Measurements of General
Service Incandescent Filament Lamps

IESNA LM-47

Approved Method for Life Testing of High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps

IESNA LM-49

Approved Method for Life Testing of Incandescent Filament Lamps

IESNA LM-51

Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurements of
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps

IESNA LM-58

Guide to Spectroradiometric Measurements

IESNA LM-65

IESNA Approved Method for Life Testing of Compact Fluorescent Lamps

IESNA LM-66

Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurements of
Single-Ended Compact Fluorescent Lamps

ANSI-C78.375

Electric Lamps - Fluorescent Lamps - Guide for Electrical Measurements

COMBINE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY TESTING IN ONE CONVENIENT PROCESS:

When you certify with CSA International, you can arrange simultaneous testing for compliance with energy efficiency levels. Once approved, your products can bear the CSA Mark, the CSA Energy Efficiency Verification (EEV) label and the Energy Star mark.

CSA TESTS AND CERTIFIES TO THE FOLLOWING UL AND CSA STANDARDS FOR PRODUCTS SOLD IN THE U.S. AND CANADIAN MARKETS

	UL		CSA
48	Electric Signs	207	Electric Signs and Displays
65	Electric Wired Cabinets	250.0	Luminaires
153	Portable Electric Luminaires	12	Portable Luminaires
153	Portable Electric Luminaires	12	Portable Luminaires + TIL B-67 Handlamps
234	Low-Voltage Lighting Fixtures for Use in RVs	9.0	General Requirements for Luminaires
588	Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products	37	Christmas Tree and Other Decorative Lighting Outfits + TIL B-70
676	Underwater Lighting Fixtures	89	Submersible Luminaires + TIL B-44
924	Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment	141	Unit Equipment for Emergency Lighting
935	Fluorescent-Lamp Ballast	74	Equipment For Use with Electric Discharge Lamps
1029	High-Intensity Discharge Lamp Ballast	74	Equipment For Use with Electric Discharge Lamps
1088	Temporary Lighting Strings	12	Portable Luminaires + TIL B-31B
1149	Low Voltage Marine Lighting Fixtures
1230	Amateur Movie Lights	12	Portable Luminaires
1433	Control Centers for Changing Message Type Electric Signs	207	Electric Signs and Displays
1573	Stage and Studio Lighting Units	166	Stage and Studio Luminaires
1574	Track Lighting Systems	9.0	General Requirements for Luminaires
1598	Luminaires (bi-national standard)	250.0	Luminaires (bi-national standard)
1598	Luminaires	206,250	Lighting Poles
1598A	Supplemental Requirements for Luminaires for Installation on Marine Vessels
1598B	Supplemental Requirements for Luminaires Reflector Kits for Installation on Previously Installed Fluorescent Luminaires	TIL B-64	Retrofit Assemblies for Use in Fluorescent Luminaires
1786	Direct Plug-In Nightlights (bi-national standard)	256	Direct Plug-In Nightlights (bi-national standard)
1838	Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems	TIL B-58B	Interim Certification Requirements for Landscape Lighting Systems
1993	Self-Ballast Lamps and Lamp Adapters	TIL B-36B	Interim Certification Requirements for Self-Ballast Fluorescent Adapters
2161	Neon Transformers and Power Supplies	255	Neon Transformers and Power Supplies
	None	84	Incandescent Lamps
879	Electric Sign Components	34	Electrode Receptacles,Fittings and Connectors for Gas Tubes
2108	Low Voltage Lighting Systems	TIL B-45	ELV Cable Lighting Systems
2388	Flexible Lighting Products	TIL B-39	Flexible Light Cable Systems (Rope Lights)

LET US OPEN DOORS FOR YOUR PRODUCTS

Your local CSA International representative will be happy to provide the information and insight you need to get your products on the global market, faster. For more information on any of your test and certification requirements, contact us toll free at 1-866-797-4272.