A complete guide for Canadian importers to procure products in China. Part One: What Is CSA Certification?   CSA stands for the Canadian Standards Association, a non-profit organization founded in 1919 and one of Canada's primary safety certification bodies. The CSA mark on your product indicates that it has been tested and meets applicable Canadian safety standards. ...

You are a Canadian trader or factory owner. You have found a product in China — good quality, right price, ready to ship. But there is one big problem: the product has no CSA certification. Without CSA certification, you cannot legally sell it in Canada. Major retailers will reject it. Your insurance will not cover ...