Import LED Panel Lights to Canada - Certifications to Keep in Mind

Every country has its own safety standards when it comes to importing products. Canada is no different. Since LED lighting has a huge market reach and impact, the product is carefully regulated by safety standards and regulations are defined by local authorities.

SeniorLED is a registered LED manufacturing and wholesale brand in Canada and understands what certifications and testing processes are required to import LED panel lights and lighting products to Canada. In this blog post, we are sharing the same:                                    

CSA lighting approval

CSA refers to the Canadian Standards Association. It was officially formed in 1944.  After two years in 1946, the CSA certification mark was officially registered and now it has been appearing in billions of LED lighting and other electronic products globally.

It is one of the most important certification required for importing LED lights to Canada. The main focus of CSA approved LED fixture is to ensure quality, safety and eco friendliness of the product. So, import from a LED panel light wholesaler that deals in products that has CSA certification.

RoHS Standards Certification

RoHS is commonly known as the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive. It was created by the European Union to reduce the harmful amount of toxic waste and lead content in electronic appliances. Not only in Canada but also in the whole Europe, RoHS compliance is must for ensuring to check the quantity of hazardous chemicals used by the concerned LED lights. Make sure you import LED panel lights that have RoHS standards certification

cULs Testing

 The cULs is the third party nationally recognized product safety certification organization affiliated with the Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada. According to the Canadian National Electrical Code, the LED lighting products must be tested by the recognized third party independent safety-testing agency such as cULs before they can be bought up in the market. If your LED panel light supplier doesn’t pass this testing, your product cannot land on Canadian shore.

The CE mark Certification

The CE certification is made by the European Union. It acts as a passport for LED manufacturers and wholesalers to sell their products throughout the Europe. The CE mark certifies that the LED lighting fixtures are safe, eco-friendly and reliable according to the European Standards. EU mark is a trusted certification and is also recognized by many countries including Canada. In short, your LED panel lights must have this mark.

Above are the most important safety certifications and standards almost obligatory for importing LED lights to Canada. SeniorLED is among the few LED manufacturers of China that export LED panel lights, LED bulbs, and outdoor lights that carry all the above certifications. It is also a registered brand in the USA and Canada and has been manufacturing lighting solutions for over 10 years.