1. Certification Solutions Provider
Your One Stop Global
Certification Solutions Provider

2. Company Overview
Independent ISO accredited testing laboratory and Certification Body (CB)
Authorized with multiple accreditations
Standards Council of Canada accredited Certification Body (CB)
Accredited by International Accreditation Services (IAS)
as a Testing Laboratory
Testing & Certification to various Standards
One stop → Multiple Testing & Certification
National, Regional & International Product Standards
Independent testing laboratory and Certification Body (CB) based in Richmond which assists manufacturers & distributors in complying with national and international regulatory requirements.
Standards Council of Canada (an IAF Member) as a Certification Body (CB)
International Accreditation Services (an ILAC Member) as a Testing Laboratory
Open approx. 6 years
Capable of handling all your needs for product testing & certification
First 4 years mostly testing only; partnered with TUV and others
Certification last 2 years
Accreditations:
DNV Certificate TUV America
FCC OATS Registeration
IC OATS Registeration
Standards Council of Canada Washington State ISO (IAS)
Types of Standards
CSA, UL, CE, Low Voltage Directive
Medical Device Directive
Marine Equipment
EMC Directive
Machinery Directive
Recreational Craft
Gas Appliance Directive
Simple Pressure Vessels
ATEX Directive
Energy Efficiency Regulations set forth by the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
ANSI Standards
**Standards updated at least every 5 years; engineers, PM current

3. How LabTest works for you
Research & interpret applicable safety and performance standards
domestic & international
attend industry and technical committee meetings
liaise with international compliance agencies
research and develop Conformity Assessment requirements/programs for international markets
Implement Quality Systems & resolve technical issues
Evaluations performed in accordance with National Safety Standards applicable to the product
e.g. CSA, UL, ANSI, IEC, EN, NSF, ISO, ASTM, etc.
Technical Report writing
Preliminary design and/or product evaluations
commercial, industrial and consumer electronic & electrical devices
Guangzhou Electrical Safety Testing Institute
CE Directory - The Definitive CE Product Resource
Business Development Bank of Canada
Powertech Labs Inc.International
Marine Certification Institute
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC Applied Science and Technologist & Technicians of BC
Hangzhou Transcend Consulting Co., Ltd
Update information of China Compulsory Certification; China Type Approval, Network Access License
Useful resources for update information of China Compulsory Certification; Type Approval and many other compliance regulation rules.

4. LabTest walks you through all testing & certification steps, from start to finish:
Determining service requirements
Selecting the appropriate test strategy to achieve the desired results
Developing the testing plan and suitable testing methods
Performing the tests
Interpreting and analyzing the test data
Writing the report
Issuing the Report, Mark and/or Listing required

5. Local Access → Global Access→ Global Market Access → $$$
Advantages of Using LabTest
One stop for multiple testing & certification requirements
Fastest turn around time in the business
Exemplary Service
Accuracy
Economical
Excellent working relationships with major industry players & regulatory bodies
One Stop
→ testing to multiple standards; CB
Fastest turn around time in the business
→ Alternative to CSA & UL
→ Product gets to market faster → $$
Economical
→ Competitive pricing
→ Streamlined testing
→ Strategies to reduce expenditures
→ Reduced number of factory inspections
→ Decreased certification and follow up costs
GTEM (Gigahertz Transversal Electro Magnetic ) & Open Area Test Site (OATS)
→ cater to the varied EMC requirements. Using OATS, we are able to conduct full range of radiated emissions testing from 10Hz and up.
Local Access → Global Access→ Global Market Access → $$$

6. Testing Services Safety Testing
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) & Immunity
Efficiency Performance Testing
Environmental testing
Marine/Recreational Craft Directive/Approvals
Internal Product Testing for R&D
Third Party Certification
CE Mark Testing
CB scheme
IECEx Scheme
Initial Factory & Follow-up Inspections
Special Inspections
Safety |Testing
Electrical/Electronic Products Gas Appliances Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
EMC Testing – Types
Emissions Testing, Immunity (Susceptibility) Testing, Bellcore, FCC, FDA and Medical IEC , Military/Avionics, MIL-STD-461-E/462-D, RTCA-DO-160 D, HIRF Testing up to 3600V/m, Mitigation Services, TCB Certification, Telecom/Wireless Approvals, Bluetooth Qualification, NRTL Testing Laboratory
Environmental Testing Types:
Vibration, Shock, Temperature, IP Rating, Solar Radiation, Humidity, Salt Spray, Impact, HALT Testing
Energy Star certified products would include:
-luminaires, household appliances, commercial appliances, audio and video equipment incl. cable boxes, stereo equipment, cameras, TVs, satellite boxes, UL , power supplies, solar collectors, gas appliances, plumbing fixtures and fittings
LED Lighting:
-Light Emitting Diode
-LED products: signs, tube lights, conversion kits, luminaires (including under cabinet and recessed), drivers for LEDs, power supplies, low-voltage lighting systems
Standards
e.g. UL1598, UL2388, UL 48, UL 879, CSA-C22.2 NO. 250, CSA-C22,2 NO. 207

7. At LabTest we provide you with a wide range of Environmental testing required by safety and performance standards
Our Environmental Testing services include:
Vibration Testing
Random Shock Testing
Corrosion & Protective Coatings Testing
Chemical Testing
Exposure/Accelerated Aging Testing
Solar Radiation & Exposure Testing
Microscopy
Temperature Testing
IP Rating - weather and dust
Humidity Testing
Salt Spray Testing
Impact Testing
HALT Testing
Climatic cycling

8. LabTest provides Safety testing and certification services for the following product categories:
Electrical/Electronic Product Certification
Gas Appliance Certification
Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings
Domestic and Commercial Appliances
Medical Devices
Lab Equipment
Food Service Equipment
Marine Equipment
IT Equipment
Components
Efficiency Testing
Lighting and LED
Hazardous Location Equipment
Recognized Components
HVAC/R Equipment
Industrial Equipment
Telecommunications Devices
Power Supplies

9. Product Categories
Our core area of expertise is in the following product categories:
Commercial and Consumer Products
Electrical / Electronic devices incl. audio visual
IT Equipment
Solar-powered devices, including collectors and systems
Plumbing Products
LED
Gas Appliances
Medical Devices
Hazardous Location Equipment
Light and Heavy Industrial Equipment
Marine and RV Equipment

10. Testing and Certification Required
Types of Products Evaluated }
Client must provide:
Product details
Target markets
Testing and Certification Required
Multiple types of products, no pharmaceutical, only some toys
Household Appliances
IT Devices
Commercial Products
Industrial Machinery
Medical Devices
Marine Products
Lighting Products
Telecommunication Devices
Building Materials

11. Types of Products Evaluated
Multiple types of products, no pharmaceutical, only some toys
Household Appliances
IT Devices
Commercial Products
Industrial Machinery
Medical Devices
Marine Products
Lighting Products
Telecommunication Devices
Building Materials

12. Types of Products Evaluated
Multiple types of products, no pharmaceutical, only some toys
Household Appliances
IT Devices
Commercial Products
Industrial Machinery
Medical Devices
Marine Products
Lighting Products
Telecommunication Devices
Building Materials

13. Certification Services
Different Standards Used For Different Countries (Local/International)
Local: CSA → Canada; UL , ANSI → USA
Regional (e.g. EU: EN, IEC)
International (e.g. CB & IECEx scheme)
Who sets the standards?
Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
United States - FCC governs the requirements for the control of immunity and emissions
Europe - Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC directive sets the requirements for the control of immunity and emissions

14. Certification Services
LabTest`s comprehensive process covers the entire range of global certification requirements:
single test plans to reach both domestic markets requiring certification to CSA and/or UL & ANSI standards
test plans to reach international markets such as the European Union (CE Marking)
through our partnerships, we can also provide you with CB Scheme certificates (43 Countries)

15. The LC mark
Products found to be compliant with the national Canadian product safety standards (e.g. CSA) are identified with the "C" located at 8 o'clock on LabTest certification mark.
Products found to be compliant with the national USA product safety standards (e.g. UL) are identified with the "US" located at 5 o'clock on the LabTest certification mark.

16. LabTest’s LC Marks
Products affixed with the below Certification Mark, have been found to be compliant with the applicable standard(s) for the specific product type.  These product have undergone industry set safety and performance requirements. Products found to be compliant with the national Canadian product safety standards (ex. CSA) are identified with the "c" located at 8 o'clock on LabTest certification marked as noted below. Products found to be compliant with the national USA product safety standards (ex. UL) are identified with the "us" located at 5 o'clock on the LabTest certification mark as noted below.

17. Some Marks with which we work

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