Which Canadian safety marks are accepted on a charger: cUL, CSA or ETL?

Main answer · Wecent Editorial Team

Short answer: Canada requires electrical products to be certified by a certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. Marks from accredited bodies that show Canadian compliance, such as the cUL or ULC mark, the CSA mark and the Intertek ETL mark with the Canadian indicator, are among those recognized. A US-only mark without the Canadian indicator is not enough. Check the mark against the SCC list and the certificate.

The principle

The Standards Council of Canada states that electrical products must meet Canadian codes and standards and be certified by an SCC-accredited certification body. SCC publishes a document listing recognized certification marks for Canada. The mark shows which body certified the product, and for which country.

What the common marks mean

• UL and cUL: UL has marks for the US, for Canada and for both. A mark with a small “C” (cUL) shows certification to Canadian requirements. A UL mark without the Canadian indicator covers the US only.
• CSA: The CSA Group mark appears in several versions. Check that the version on the product shows certification for Canada, or for both Canada and the US.
• ETL (Intertek): Intertek’s ETL mark has versions for the US, for Canada and for both. The Canadian version carries a “C” indicator.
• Others: Other SCC-accredited bodies issue their own marks. The SCC list shows the recognized marks.

What is not enough

• A US-only mark.
• A CE or other non-Canadian mark.
• A mark copied onto the product with no certificate.
• A certificate for a different model.
• An expired certificate.

How to check

1. Find the mark on the product and the label and see whether it shows Canada.
2. Check the SCC document to see if the certification body and mark are recognized.
3. Get the certificate and match the model, rating, factory and standard.
4. Look in the body’s online directory for the listing.
5. Check the standard. The certificate should name the standard that applies to your product type.
6. Check validity and follow-up inspections.

For importers and sellers

Retailers in Canada often ask for the certificate. Keep copies ready and match the label to the certificate. Provincial authorities may have additional requirements for installation and sale, so check with them.

Common mistakes

Printing a mark before the certification is complete. Using the wrong version. Not updating the certificate after a model change.

Quick summary

Certification by an SCC-accredited body, and the right Canadian version of the mark, are what count.

Sources checked on 24 Oct 2026: Standards Council of Canada: Recognized Canadian electrical product approval marks; OSHA: Current list of NRTLs.

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