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LabTest Certification Promotes Green Energy with New Solar Testing Accreditation


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 recognized by Australia and Korea as per APEC MRA

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 (CAB # CA5970)scope of testing has been recognized for the below national standards:



Korea
Australia

  • KN 61000-4-6

  • KN-22

  • KN60

  • KN-61-1

  • KN-61-1-2

  • KN-61-1-3

  • KN-61-1-4

  • KN-61-1-5

  • KN-61-2-1

  • KN-61-2-2

  • KN-61-2-3

  • KN-61-2-4

  • KN-24

  • KN-61000-4-11

  • KN-61000-4-2

  • KN-61000-4-3

  • KN-61000-4-4

  • KN-61000-4-5

  • KN-61000-4-6

  • KN-61000-4-8

  • RRA Notice 2008-3

  • RRA Notice 2008-4


  • AS/NZS 61000.6.3

  • AS/NZS 61000.6.4

  • AS 62040.2

  • AS/NZS 4268

  • AS/NZS 4251.1

  • AS/NZS 4251.2

  • AS/NZS CISPR 11

  • AS/NZS CISPR 14.1

  • AS/NZS CISPR 15

  • AS/NZS CISPR 22

  • AS/NZS 4778


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).



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 Accredited by SCC for Gas and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

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


 



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LabTest offers Testing and Certification Services in Korea

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




Ontario, Canada - New Obligations Regarding Electrical Products Sold or Offered for Sales in Ontario
Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 438/07 new mandatory obligations came into effect regarding electrical products sold or offered for sale in Ontario.

Specifically, Regulation 438/07 requires that manufacturers, wholesalers, product importers, distributors, retailers, certification organizations, and field evaluators to:

Report to ESA any serious electrical incident, accident or defect with electrical products or devices that affect or are likely to affect the safety of any person or cause damage to property.

Assist in the investigation of serious electrical product incidents, accidents or defects in design, construction or functioning of the electrical product or device.

Undertake notification of the public or any person or class of persons of a risk or defect in an electrical product or device or occurrence of a serious electrical incident.

Useful Links


http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/product_safety/manufacturer_obligiation.pdf


http://www.esasafe.com/pdf/product_safety/importers_communication.pdf


http://www.esasafe.com/product_safety/index.php

YOUR PASSPORT TO THE ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMY

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:


APEC MRA flow


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


APEC logo



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.


 



Scope Expansion - Gas Appliance Testing for Australia

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


With the addition of the AS standards, LabTest will be able to provide local gas equipment manufacturers easier access to the Australian market. By providing local testing services, LabTest will help to reduce the time to market and extra costs associated with equipment approval expenses.


As a newly accredited Certification Body, LabTest can provide you with testing and certification services for your various product categories. If you have a product for which you are seeking certification please complete and return the below requests:
Or to contact us please:
LabTest Recognized Testing Laboratory for Recreational Craft Directive

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


 


LabTest Accredited to ISO 17025 as a Testing Laboratory

In January 2008, LabTest Certification Inc. was accredited by International Accreditations Services, Inc. (IAS) to ISO 17025 as a Testing Laboratory for various product categories for national and international standards. Following is a brief list of product categories:

Electrical/Electronic Products

Electromagnetic Compatability (EMC) Testing

Gas Appliances

Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings

Environmental Testing

Marine Equipment Testing

Performance/Efficiency Testing

Recreational Vehicles and Crafts



IAS is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that has been a recognized accreditation body since 1975. IAS accredits testing and calibration laboratories, inspection agencies, building departments, fabricator inspection programs and IBC special inspection agencies. IAS is one of the leading accreditation bodies in the United States and a signatory to several international mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) worldwide, which includes ILAC.

LabTest is the only Accredited Testing Laboratory and Certification Body (CB) in Western Canada providing in-house testing and certification services for both EMC and Safety testing to National and International standards (CSA, UL, EN, IEC, GB, KN and etc.)

With our new ISO 17025 LabTest is able to provide our clients with additional confidence and recogniztion of our test data on a global scale.


For a complete list of the LabTest accreditation as a Testing Organization/Laboratory to ISO 17025, click here



LabTest and CEST sign MOU to offer Testing and Certification services for Chinese manufacturers in accordance to CSA and UL Standards


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).

China Guangzhou Electrical Safety Testing Institute (CEST),a Chinese third party and non-profit organization engaging in testing and certification services. CEST is approved by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the people's Republic of China (AQSIQ) and Guangdong Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision. CEST is a CCC designated testing facility by Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNCA).

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

For local Chinese manufacturers wishing to obtain further information and/or even have their product tested for Certification to the CSA and UL standards, they may contact CEST directly at CEST@labtestcert.com


EU Energy Efficiency Requirements for Wood fueled Products
LabTest Certification Inc. test reports are accepted by SEI REIO.

To have your products listed within the SEI REIO directory, get your product tested to IS EN 303.5 by LabTest Certification Inc.

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