Contact GMAApproval for Canada
The following provides a summary overview of Canada's regulations and compliance system.
How UL Can Help You
UL can help you with any or all of the following to achieve compliance:
- Identify applicable requirements for your specific product or technology feature to comply with current regulations in safety, EMC, wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Provide pre-compliance testing during the design and development phase to determine compliance
- Assist in completion of applications and other required forms
- Test in our accredited labs or your qualified facilities to issue CB Test Report and Certificate with applicable national differences and other test reports for wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Handle entire submittal process including working with local testing and certification organizations
- Arrange for initial factory inspections that are required before certification issuance
- Coordinate verification testing on qualified products as needed
- Facilitate and expedite project progress with support of UL’s local team and/or partner
- Support renewal maintenance of certificates as needed
- User manual translation service when needed
Marks/Certifications
 C-UL Listing Mark | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory, based on authorities having jurisdiction Validity Period of Certification No expiration Certification Organization UL | Safety EMC Additional Requirements |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- Information technology equipment
- Audio and video equipment
- Household and commercial appliances
- Heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment
- Lighting products
- Medical devices
- Laboratory, test and measurement equipment
- Power and control equipment
- Chemicals
- Life safety and security products
- Building materials
- Renewable energy equipment
- Motors and generators
- Gas and oil equipment
- Wire and cables
- Batteries, power supplies and components
- Telecom equipment
Marks/Certifications
 | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Authority/Regulatory Body Industry Canada (IC) Marking of Certification Logo or Number Required? Yes Validity Period of Certification No expiration | Local Representative Required? Yes (Representative must provide their company number) Specific User Manual Requirements? Yes End Product Testing Required When Using an Approved RF Module?* Yes RF Performance Testing Required? Yes (in country not required) |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to those that contain the following radio/wireless technologies
- Bluetooth
- Keyless systems
- Wireless LAN
- WiMax
- UMTS
- GSM
- LTE
- ANT/ANT+
- ZigBee
*Requirement may be different depending on the product scope. For details, please contact us.
Marks/Certifications
 Energy Efficiency Verification Mark  ENERGY STAR for Televisions | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Certification Organization An accredited certification body approved by the Standards Council of Canada | Testing Option Third-party qualification and verification |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- Battery charger systems
- Cable, satellite, and telecom service providers (STB)
- Desktops and integrated computers
- Display
- DVD and audio products (residential)
- Imaging equipment
- Notebooks and tablet computers
- Qualified servers (families)
- Qualified servers (single configuration)
- Set top boxes
- Small scale servers
- Telephony (cordless telephones, answering machines)
- Televisions
- Thin clients
- Workstation computer
Additional Information
Please note the information presented above represents a general overview and may not contain the most up-to-date information since regulatory requirements are changing frequently. For the latest information, please contact UL at gma@ul.com
