What is the CSA International Software Evaluation Program?

Safety requirements and standards have been developed to keep up with the technological changes in the marketplace for automatic gas controls, power tools and fuel cells.

An increasing number of manufacturers design products using software controls that are much more complex than the traditional electro-mechanical predecessors. CSA International has therefore developed a new program to help meet your safety needs. This program evaluates the programmable systems that provide monitoring, control and protection in safety-related systems. The software is evaluated against applicable National and International software standards.

How does this program benefit the manufacturer?

• Increased consumer confidence
• Enhanced ability to meet the new market demands for micro-based intelligent controls
• Can help products to reach the market faster

Why choose CSA International for your software evaluation?

To face the challenges that this new control technology may bring, CSA International will actively work with you to help you obtain an understanding of the information that needs to be submitted to meet the applicable standard(s).

CSA International is able to work with you at any stage of your development. If a design prototype has been completed, we can provide a safety assessment of the design before you proceed.

CSA International will integrate the software evaluation into the overall product certification through a single point of contact and a unified report. If requested, we will meet with manufacturers in special sessions to review the implications of a standard.

CSA International is:

• A well established product certification leader in North America, Asia and Europe
• Able to provide expert advice in an integrated "one-stop" service for your products
• Committed to maintaining currency with new requirements as they occur especially in the rapidly changing software controls area
• A company that has a close agreement with International partners and can serve customers from all continents

Please contact us for more details.

For more information, use the left menu under "Software Evaluation Program" or the links below:

• Getting Started

• Submission of Product Information

• Steps to Take

• Applicable Standards

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Examples of Required Information