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What testing or certification is needed for a product (or what regulations are applicable to the product) before I can import it into Canada?
Information on Canadian import regulations is available from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Information on requirements that apply to imported products (such as whether they need to be certified as meeting particular standards) can be obtained from government organizations that administer
Julie Fortier - 2016/12/21 - 13:04
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How is accreditation different from certification?
laboratory that issues certificates of compliance may be accredited by SCC. Please see our video orientation module on Accreditation for more information. Certification is the procedure by which a third party gives For example, a certification body that certifies businesses to ISO 9001 may also be accredited by SCC. Français
Julie Fortier - 2016/12/21 - 12:48
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How do I validate the authenticity of a certificate?
for a directory of accredited certification bodies. Contact the certification body that issued the certificate to verify its validity. Certification bodies accredited by SCC are listed in SCC’s Directory of Accredited Certificates issued by a certification body typically include an identifying logo
Julie Fortier - 2016/12/21 - 13:01
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I have purchased a product and wish to verify that the certification mark is approved in Canada. The mark is slightly different from the approved listing, is it valid?
Certificates issued by a certification body typically include an identifying logo of an accreditation body of accredited certification bodies. Contact the certification body that issued the certificate to verify its validity. Certification bodies accredited by SCC are listed in SCC’s Directory of Accredited Certification
Julie Fortier - 2016/12/21 - 13:05
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How do I verify if a company advertising ISO certification is actually certified?
Certificates are issued independently of ISO certification bodies, and there is no central database of all these certifications. If you know which certification body delivered the certification, you can contact them directly.
rbue - 2016/05/27 - 08:18
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My business competitor is claiming ISO certification when I know that they are not. What can you do? What should I do if I suspect an organization of falsely claiming to be certified?
An organization can self-proclaim certification or compliance to any standard. as third-party certification (e.g. SCC or CSA), organizations that do this are not actually doing anything wrong or illegal. However, if you are concerned that a business is falsely claiming third-party certification
rbue - 2016/12/21 - 09:04
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How do I certify my product or service?
SCC does not develop standards or verify the conformity of products or services to standards but rather accredits the organizations that do. To find a certification body, visit the appropriate accreditation program on our website. Français
rbue - 2019/04/12 - 15:41
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What are the mandatory requirements for plumbing products and certification?
requirements and confirming the acceptable certification marks for plumbing products, similar to electrical safety certification marks. For technical questions on code requirements, we suggest contacting
rbue - 2022/03/02 - 09:37
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What are the benefits to being accredited by SCC?
and rigorous accreditation services. As a member and signatory to the International Accreditation Forum to ISO standards and is subject to regular evaluation itself. Accreditation by SCC helps certification bodies deliver services with confidence. The benefits of accreditation are many. Accreditation can help:
Julie Fortier - 2019/02/21 - 10:12
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I’m not sure what type/program of accreditation my company needs, how do I go about finding this?
SCC offers 10 accreditation programs including testing laboratories, certification of products and electrical inspections. Details about each program can be found in SCC’s Accreditation Program Overview. Français
Julie Fortier - 2016/12/21 - 12:51