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CSA approved is a term used to describe a product that has been tested and certified by the CSA to meet certain standards of safety and performance. Once CSA approved, the product can carry the CSA mark. CSA approval demonstrates the quality and safety of your product.

When a CSA Standard is referenced in the OHS Act or Regulations, the employer must then follow and use the information found in the CSA Standard. Go to the CSA Communities website to view CSA Standards referenced in OHS legislation. For printed copies of the CSA Standards, purchase the CSA Standard on the website.

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Access to more than 3,000 current and historical CSA standards and related documents.

ANSI Standard specifies minimum thickness requirements for spectacle lenses, goggle lenses (basic impact type only), face shields and welding helmet and hand shield lenses, whereas the CSA Standard only specifies minimum thickness requirements for non-glass prescription lenses.

CSA standards are safety standards in Canada for electrical appliances, medical devices, machinery, equipment, etc. The Canadian Standards Association was established in 1919 as a non-profit, non-governmental standardization organization.

The most important difference between CSA and CE is that CSA is for the Canadian Market specifically for electronics. CE is the product safety framework for the European market, ranging from consumer goods to industrial products. CSA Marking is not a legal obligation.