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CSA STANDARDS
Overview

CSA Standards is an independent, not-for-profit, membership association serving business, industry, government, consumers and other interested parties in Canada and around the world.

CSA Standards has been a leader in standards development since 1919. Accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, CSA Standards is a solutions-oriented organization that develops and maintains more than 3,000 standards, codes and plus products for the safety, design or performance of a wide range of products and services. Various standards from CSA are cited in legislation at federal, provincial, state and municipal levels across North America. Many are internationally or regionally harmonized.

CSA Standards helps people understand standards through education and information products and services. Each year, thousands of people benefit from the training materials, workshops and seminars offered by the CSA Standards Learning Centre.

Standards developed by CSA are the result of the knowledge and expertise of the members who create them. CSA Standards members come from all walks of life and include scientists, academics, environmentalists and technicians who represent government, industry, labour and consumers. CSA standards are only finalized once the committee reaches a consensus; thereby ensuring that a broad range of viewpoints receive a fair hearing and no single interest group dominates.

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