Canada Electrical Product Compliance Certification

If you are selling "electrical products" in Canada, please check your email regularly to receive notification emails. If you miss the deadline for submitting compliance documents, your product may face removal from the platform.

Certification Requirements

Electrical products must be certified according to the Canadian Electrical Code (cec) published by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Provinces and territories across Canada have incorporated the Canadian Electrical Code into their respective laws and regulations. The code mandates that electrical equipment must be approved by a certification body recognized by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). You can find a complete list of approved certification marks on the SCC website.

In addition to the Canadian Electrical Code, individual provinces have additional regulations, such as:

- Ontario's Electricity Act, 1998, and its product safety regulations

- British Columbia's Safety Standards Act, and its electrical safety regulations

Amazon's Compliance Requirements for Electrical Products

Amazon requires that all electrical products be tested and must comply with applicable regulations or standards. Below are some common electrical products and their required standards:

1. Plug-in Adapters & USB Chargers

Includes devices that convert household AC power to DC voltage for charging electronic devices. Also includes plug-in USB power outlets that replace standard outlets while adding USB ports.

Standard: CSA C22.2 No. 223

2. Decorative Light Strings & Holiday Displays

Includes light strings, seasonal lighting decorations, and animated holiday displays designed for temporary installation.

Standard: CSA C22.2 No. 37 or UL 588

3. Inverters & Solar Inverters

Covers power inverters that convert DC to AC, including solar inverters used for grid connection and renewable energy storage.

Standard: CSA C22.2 No. 107.1

4. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

Includes Level 2 EV chargers that provide 240V AC for home or commercial use, featuring safety monitoring and communication functions.

Standard: CSA C22.2 No. 280 or UL 2594

5. Energy Storage Devices

Includes battery storage systems, capacitors, and integrated power management systems used for backup power, peak shaving, or renewable energy applications.

Standard: ANSI/CAN/UL 9540

6. Extension Cords, Surge Protectors & Power Strips

Includes portable extension cords, surge protectors, and power strips with built-in safety features.

Standards:

- CSA C22.2 No. 308 (surge protectors)

- CSA C22.2 No. 21 (cord sets and power cords)

- CSA C22.2/ul 62368-1 (power strips with built-in surge protection)

7. Electric Blankets, Heating Pads & Heated Mattress Pads

Includes heated bedding and therapeutic heating products with embedded temperature control features.

Standard: CSA C22.2 No. 101

Required Product Information on Amazon Listings

Your product detail page must include the following:

- Model, part number, or product number

- Manufacturer or brand name

- Certification body that approved the product

Required Compliance Documentation

To meet CAN/CSA 22.2 standards, sellers must provide one of the following:

1. A test report or certificate from a Standards Council of Canada-recognized certification body, proving compliance with CSA C22.2 or UL standards.

2. An Amazon Declaration Form, listing the product number/model, which appears in a recognized certification body's database, showing compliance with CSA C22.2 or UL standards.

Required Image Documentation for Compliance

- Model, part number, or product number

- Name and address of the manufacturer, importer, distributor, or authorized representative

- Brand name or registered trademark

- Product label and packaging

- Compliance marks and certification labels

- Hazard warnings (in English & French)

- Instruction manual (in English & French)

✅ Examples of Approved Products

- Electrical products with a recognized certification mark or label from a Standards Council of Canada-approved certification body.

- Laser products that meet applicable standards, such as:

- Class 1 (e.g., CD players)

- Class 2 (e.g., barcode scanners)

- Class 3R (e.g., laser pointers)

❌ Prohibited Products

- Electrical products without an approved certification mark or label.

- Products with removed or modified serial numbers.

- Ozone generators.

- Products containing Class 3B or Class 4 lasers.

- Unapproved laser pointers or related products.

- Video game controllers that modify existing technology but do not replace it.

- Unauthorized video game bundles, such as "Xbox 360 Core Bundle with 2 Controllers and 2 Games".

- DVD copiers that bypass copyright protection.

- RefurBIShed or region-disabled Blu-ray players.

- Cell phone unlocking devices.

- Phones with invalid electronic serial numbers (ESN).

- Micro SIM cards cut from standard-sized SIM cards.

- Restricted streaming media players:

- Amazon ensures that streaming players are compatible with Prime Video, an essential part of Amazon Prime.

- Cylindrical lithium-ion batteries (14500, 16340, 18650, 20700, 21700, and 26650), including products containing these batteries (even if not built-in).