Lisa, Personally, I would like the term "CE approved" be stricken from all spoken and written language. But unfortunately, the term has so pervaded the lingo of today, I suppose it has to be true, eh? CE self declaration should include a signed declaration of conformity with supporting test documentation to back it up, and the CE marking on the product. These pieces should all fit together into a nice neat legally defensible package. I'm stumbling off this rickety old soapbox now. Anyway, CSA's Certification program is quite formal and not unlike UL's Listing program. It involves contract signing, product evaluations, regular production inspections, etc., etc. On the other hand and with few exceptions, the CE self declaration scheme according to the LVD puts the onus completely on the manufacturer's shoulders. Also, if this product has a CB certificate and test report, then CSA might waive a portion or all of the testing, but I don't believe that CSA would accept any self-declared test data. After all, they presume some responsibility for letting you put their mark on your product. With that partnered responsibility they must be confident that the product is safe enough for their mark to be affixed to your product and the only way for that to happen is to have them evaluate the product. Even with all this said, please discuss this with the CSA office nearest you. It will likely be the office you'll have to deal with anyway in obtaining their certification of your product. I hope you can now see the difference between the CE marking scheme and the formal CSA Certification program. Anyone, please correct me if I have erred. Anyone from CSA like to expand on this? Best regards and Happy Holidays, Ron Pickard [email protected]
______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: CE and CSA Author: <[email protected]> at INTERNET List-Post: [email protected] Date: 12/23/98 9:02 AM Maybe someone can clarify this for me. I have a product which is currently CE approved including LVD to 61010 that I also wish to have CSA approved for use in Canada. I know at one time there were conflicting requirements but now I believe that CSA uses 61010 as well. What is involved in getting both approvals? Does it require a retest by CSA to verify 61010 compliance or will they accept the report done for the CE mark? Any help would be appreciated. Happy Holidays! Lisa --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators). --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators).
