Hi Kris:
> The markings on the power supply are: (also as per UL file)
> Date code
> model number
> electrical ratings
> "Class 2 transformer"
>
> The additional markings are:
> "CAUTION", "Risk of electric shock" and "Dry location use only" and "Do not
> expose to liquid, vapor, or rain"
>
> As I said before: only in english, not in french, but approved for:
> - UL1310, 4th ed. 1994 , including revisions through April 4th, 2000 and
> - CAN CSA C22.2. No. 223
> by UL and having the C UL US logo.
>
> As I understand from some people: I am allowed to import my product with
> this power supply in the US but not in Canada.
> Is this interpretation still correct?
> If YES, I'm probably one of the many mftr's in this nice situation.
Having checked the
Official Languages Act,
Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act,
Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations,
Standards Council of Canada,
I have concluded that the language requirement is
imposed by CSA in their the standard, CAN CSA C22.2
No. 223.
As near as I can tell, none of the above references
requires a product warning be marked in both official
languages. (However, the product identifier must be
marked in both French and English, at least on the
packaging.)
Based on the information so far, my guess is that UL
overlooked the language requirement of 223.
Having said that, Kris asks about importation into
Canada. The cUL mark qualifies the product for
importation. The fact that UL *may* have made an
error in evaluating the power supply against the
standard does not negate the requirement that the
unit be certified. All we can say is that an error
*may* have been done in the evaluation.
I don't believe the issue is importation, but
connection to the public power network. The local
hydro authorities are the folks who require safety
certification of electrical equipment. I'm not
sure that the hydro authorities have control over
Canadian customs for inspection of cert marks. I
know that not all electrical equipment is required
to be safety certified.
If you are looking for advice as to what action
you should take...
I would notify the power supply manufacturer that
UL *may* have made an error in that 233 requires
warning markings be in both French and English. I
would ask them to verify that with UL, and take
any corrective action that may come from such an
inquiry. In the meantime, I would import the
units into Canada as the units do have the correct
safety certification mark.
I feel it is important to separate the issues so
that they can be dealt with. I would not self-
impose a no-import position based on our/your
reading of the requirements. If you were not
familiar with the language rules, and only
familiar with the certification rules, then the
unit is certified and is acceptable in Canada.
This is really no different than a constructional
error that might exist within the power supply
where you could not see it. I suggest you ask
the question of your supplier, and load the
monkey onto his back.
Best regards,
Rich
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