News

December 2, 2009

British Columbia, Canada

LabTest Certification Inc., a first-class ISO 17025 accredited testing and certification laboratory, has announced that its Richmond facility has been accredited by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) to test solar collectors for SRCC certification. This alliance will provide the solar energy industry with a reliable local testing facility, helping manufacturers and distributors to cut costs by facilitating fast SRCC certification and efficient entry into the dynamic global marketplace.

LabTest Certification Inc. (LabTest), has been recognized by Australia and Korea for the performance of product testing under Phase I of the APEC TEL MRA. With this new recognition LabTest will be better positioned to assist you in meeting your global market regulatory needs.

LabTest Certification Inc. is an independent Testing and Certification Body (CB) accredited by Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and accredited as a Testing Laboratory by International Accreditation Serices, Inc. (IAS) with head office in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. LabTest a customer oriented Testing and Certification Body accredited to test and certify various product categories for the North American market place. In accordance, to the National product safety standards for Canada (CSA standards) and the USA (UL standards).

• Electrical/Electronic Product Certification


• EMC Testing


• Environmental Testing


• Marine Equipment


• Gas Applaince Certification

For manufacturers wishing to obtain further information and/or even have their products tested, they may contact LabTest directly at info@labtestcert.com

For further information on LabTest Certification Inc., feel free to contact our head office.

May 26, 2009 - LabTest Certification Inc. undergoes a rigorous audit by Standards Council of Canada (SCC) to increase their scope of Certification Body accreditation to include gas and solid fuel burning appliance. With the scope expansion LabTest is able to provide domestic and international manufacturers certification for their gas and solid fuel burning appliance like:

• Fireplaces


• Barbeques


• Patio Heaters


• Commercial Cooking Appliances


• Gas Stoves


• Pellet Stoves


• Oil Fired Heaters/Burners


• Gas Heaters


• Gas Camping units

To book your next testing project contact LabTest at info@labtestcert.com

LabTest Certification Inc. (LabTest), an independent Testing and Certification Body (CB) accredited by Standards Council of Canada (SCC) with head office in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. LabTest a customer oriented Certification Body is accredited to test and certify various product categories for the North American market place. In accordance, to the National product safety standards for Canada (CSA standards) and the USA (UL standards).



Laboratory for Test & Approvals Co., Ltd. (LTA), a independent third party testing agency located in Yangji, Korea. LTA is a global market access specialist for commercial and consumer appliances, information technology, telecommunications and wireless products.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will allow LTA to provide local testing and factory inspection Services on behalf of LabTest to local Korean manufacturers required to have their products certified for the Canadian and American market place as per the national product safety standards (CSA and UL). The local services offered by LTA will make it more convenient for manufacturers to have assess to a Certification Body (CB) accredited to certify products for the North American market place. One of the biggest challenges has been for the Korean manufacturers to understand how to have the products certified for the North American marketplace. With this new partnership between LabTest and LTA, manufacturers in Korea will be provided with local services to help reduce the barriers caused by language, time zone differences and the understanding of product certification.

" With our new partnership with LTA, we will be able to offer Korean manufacturers a speedy route for their certification needs. The commitment we, both LabTest and LTA are making is to offer our clients a seamless and transparent road for Certification. This will allow for faster turn around times and local services", stated by Kavinder Dhillon, President & CEO of LabTest Certification Inc.

For detailed information on MOU between LabTest and LTA, please feel free to contact us at: info@labtestcert.com

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LabTest Recognized as Testing Laboratory as per APEC MRA

LabTest Certification Inc. (LabTest), an independent Testing and Certification Body (CB) accredited by Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and accredited as a Testing Laboratory by International Accreditation Serices, Inc.(IAS) with head office in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. LabTest a customer oriented Testing and Certification Body accredited to test and certify various product categories for the North American market place. In accordance, to the National product safety standards for Canada (CSA standards) and the USA (UL standards).

As per the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) MRA, LabTest was designated under the terms of the Mutual Recognition Agreements/Arrangements (MRAs) to the requirements of foreign Regulatory Authorities as a Testing Laboratory for Conformity Assessment of Telecommunication Equipment. 

Under the MRA, LabTest Certification Inc., can provide local testing services to manufacturers and exporters of electrical/electronic devices requiring Electromangnetic Campatability (EMC) testing services for countries participating in the APEC MRA. This will allow manufacturers to have thier devices tested locally, helping to reduce the time to market and costs associated with having to ship products overseas to foreigh test facilities which could create logistic and cultural difficulties.

As a recognized Testing Laboratory under the APEC MRA, test results/reports prepared by LabTest are accepted by participating member economies for telecommunication approvals/certifications. Under Phase I of the APEC MRA, the process for foreign approval will be:

The APEC MRA provides local exporters easy access to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies.

For a list of APEC members recognizing LabTest as per the APEC MRA, contact Kavinder Dhillon at kdhillon@labtestcert.com.

Following is a list of the 21 APEC member economies:

• Australia


• Brunei Darussalam


• Canada


• Chile


• People's Republic of China


• Hong Kong, China


• Indonesia


• Japan


• Republic of Korea


• Malaysia


• Mexico


• New Zealand


• Papua New Guinea


• Peru


• Philippines


• Russia


• Singapore


• Chinese Taipei


• Thailand


• United States


• Viet Nam

For manufacturers wishing to obtain further information and/or even have their products tested, they may contact LabTest directly at info@labtestcert.com

For further information on LabTest Certification Inc., feel free to contact our head office.

LabTest Certification Inc. (LabTest) an accredited Certification Body (CB) by Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and an accredited Testing Laboratory (TL) by International Accreditation Services, Inc.(IAS). LabTest has sussefully completed a scope expansion was a Testing Laboratory with IAS to add the following standards to their list of testing capabilities:

• AS 4551/AG 101


• AS 4553/AG 103


• AS 4563


• AS 2658


• EN 30-1-1


• EN 30-1-2


• EN 30-1-3


• EN 30-1-4


• EN 30-2-1


• EN 30-2-2

Copy of new ISO 17025 accredittaion Certificate: Click Here

• Gas Appliances certification


• Electrical product certification


• CE Marking approvals


• Hazardous Location Equipment Approvals

• Office: 1 604-247-0444


• Toll free: 1 877-274-0497


• E-mail: info@labtestcert.com

Key Responsibilities: (Work Duties includes, but not limited, to the following):

- Provide assistance in the development of safety testing protocols for CSA, ANZI and EN standards
- Set-up and conduct safety gas tests
- Prepare technical reports
- Prepare Technical Files as per safety standards
- Improve testing setups so that testing is carried out more effectively

Key Requirements:

- Must have at least a Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering/gas ticket
- Must have a sound understanding of gas principles
- Must have prior (work and/or school) laboratory experience, prior experience in testing laboratory would be desirable
- Must have experience in developing and applying customized test protocols to evaluate product quality
- Must have excellent communication skills and capable of conversing effectively with clients of a diverse cultural background
- Must have good presentation skills and ability to explain/teach technical subjects
- Must have excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office tools - Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
- Fluency in English
- Must be available for travel

Working Conditions:

Mondays to Fridays - 8:30am to 4:30pm

We thank all those who are interested. Only candidates with credentials that are a good fit for this position will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Key Responsibilities: (Work Duties includes, but not limited, to the following):

• Conducting Initial Factory Assessments at manufacturing facilities as per LabTest certification program;


• Conduct Follow-up Iinspections at manufacturing facilities


• Witness tests as per the applicable safety standards (CSA, UL, EN and etc.)


• Prepare Inspection reports


• Report non-compliances to Certifictaion Manager

• Must have at least a Bachelor degree in electrical/electronic engineering


• Must have a sound understanding of electrical principles


• Must have sound understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems


• Must have prior (work and/or school) laboratory experience, prior experience in testing laboratory would be desirable


• Must have excellent communication skills and capable of conversing effectively with clients of a diverse cultural background


• Must have good presentation skills and ability to explain/teach technical subjects


• Must have excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office tools - Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.


• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment


• Fluency in English


• Must be available for travel

• Depending on Inspection schedule

LabTest Certification Inc. (LabTest), an independent Testing Laboratory and Certification Body is recognized as a testing laboratory by the "International Marine Certification Institute" (IMCI) for various standards related to the Recreational Craft Directive for the European Union. With this recognition LabTest will be able to provide local and international clients with testing services for equipment to be approved for the Recreational Craft Directive.

IMCI is a European Union based, independent, non-profit organization committed to adding value to worldwide recreational craft industry by assessing compliance of companies, products, services and experts with the highest recognized standards of quality and safety.

For information on the Recreational Craft Directive, click here

To book you next project for CE Marking for the Recreational Craft Directive, contact LabTest at info@labtestcert.com

Electrical/Electronic Products

Electromagnetic Compatability (EMC) Testing

Gas Appliances

Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings

Environmental Testing

Marine Equipment Testing

Performance/Efficiency Testing

Recreational Vehicles and Crafts

July 24, 2007 LabTest Certification Inc. on July 18, 2007 received our formal accreditations as a Certification Body (CB) to certify electrical/electronic devices in accordance to CSA and UL standards.

With our new CB accreditations LabTest will be able to assist manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers to certify products to national product safety standards (CSA & UL). Our goal is to provide our clients with the highest level of customer services and fast turn around times by staying in touch with our valuable clients through solid communication skills.

With our new accreditation as a CB and our newly registered Open Area Test Site for EMC testing, LabTest become the first and only testing laboratory to provide full compliance testing for safety and EMC in the western Canada.

To book your next project for safety and/or EMC testing contact Mr. Tonney Singh at tsingh@labtestcert.com or call us at 604-247-0444.

May 8, 2007- LabTest Certification Inc. has succefully registered their new Open Area Test Site (OATS) with FCC (Site No.: 552549). The newly registered OATS is a welcome to the local IT industry as they are able to get there FCC and IC Certification locally, within the lower mainland. The OATS is located located at 5340 - 164 Street, Surrey, BC (cross roads: 164 Street and Hwy 10) Map to Site.

LabTest will continue to provide RF designers and engineers with prescan testing services from there laboratory located in Richmond. RF emissions and immunity testing in our Richmond, BC laboratory is conducted using the largest possible GTEM, (25ft long x 13ft high).

LabTest is providing testing and certification services for:

• FCC Certification/Verification for both intentional and unintentional radiators


• IC Certification/Verification for both intentional and unintentional radiators


• EMC Directive


• Limited R&TTE Directive

LabTest is on schedule to become an accredited Certification Body with Standards Counical of Canada for electrical/electronic products. LabTest's accreditation by SCC will cover both the CSA and UL Standards.

To book your next emission and/or immunity testing please contact Mr. Tonney Singh at tsingh@labtestcert.com or call him at 604-247-0444.

The new EMC Directive 2004/108/EC has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, L 390/24, 31 December 2004, and will repeal Directive 89/336/EEC as from 20 July 2007.

Text of Directive 2004/108/EC

A Guide for the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (22nd March 2007) is now available.

• FCC (ex. Part 15, 18 and etc.)


• Industry Canada (ex. ICES-001 - 005, RSS-119, RSS-123, RSS-136, RSS-210 and etc.)


• EMC Directive


• R&TTE Directive


• Marine Equipment Directive (ex. IEC/EN 60945)


• Automotive Directive


• SAE-J1113

January 22, 2007: LabTest Certification Inc. successfully complete the another phase of the Standards Council of Canada accreditation process for Certification Body (CB) accreditation. On January 19, 2007, LabTest facility was audited by the SCC Assessment Team to CAN-P-3G, the IAF Guidance to Guide 65, CAN-P-1500L. Upon completion of the audit, the SCC Assessment Team provided the following recommendation:

“The assessment team recommends that the Director, Conformity Assessment, receives this report and endorses the conclusion that LabTest conforms with the requirements of CAN-P-3G, the IAF Guidance to Guide 65, CAN-P-1500L and related referenced documents and that LabTest be accredited as a Certification Body.”

After receiving the formal SCC Accreditation as a Certification Body which is expected to be within the next few months, LabTest Certification Inc. will be accredited to certify electrical/electronic products in accordance to the CSA and UL standard as indicated within their scope of accreditations. A complete list of the SCC accreditation can be provide to you by LabTest Certification Inc.

“We feel this is great moment for LabTest, to be accredited by Standards Council of Canada (SCC), as a Certification Body (CB). With this accreditation, we will be able to provide our clients with market access for their products requiring regulatory product certification in a timely manner in our Richmond, BC, facility.”

To book your testing needs, contact us at info@labtestcert.com

Introduction to Sand and Dust Testing

LabTest expands testing capabilities to include Sand & Dust Testing in accordance to MIL-STD-810. By performing extensive sand and dust tests on equipment designed for military applications as well as commercial use in harsh climates and environmental conditions. We understand that creating the exact type of anticipated hostile environment can be of significant importance for the product testing keeping in mind that these parts and equipment would usually be in operation in areas where the environmental conditions would be harsh and critical.

The new dust and sand system that we have installed can be used for an array of tests including MIL-STD-810. We also have testing facilities for IP rating tests as per IEC/EN 60529. Our Dust and Sand chamber are 64 Cubic Feet in volume with capabilities to elevate ambient temperatures to the desired limits.

To get more information on our testing capabilities please contact Mr. Tonny Singh at tsingh@labtestcert.com

The IEC has just begun work on a Material Declaration standard to help electrical and electronics manufacturers ensure that their products conform to regulations about the environment by giving them a uniform way to disclose specific information about the material composition of their products.

Read the full article:
http://www.iec.ch/news_centre/release/nr2006/nr0506.htm