NRCan/DOE Regulation
DOE & NRCan are respectively the US and Canadian institutions regulating energy efficiency of manufactured products. In order to be listed with their data base NRCan requires a third party verification of the perfomance of each product listed.
Certifications and Products Tested
For more information on this certification and energy requirements, visit the NRCan website.
QAI – Quality Assurance International
QAI is a third-party testing, inspection and certification organization accredited by the United States and Canada. This company specializes in serving the building industry, government and individuals, helping them navigate the different codes and requirements. (source: qai.org)
Certifications and Products Tested
Visit the QAI website and type 'Norbec' in the search bar for more details.
FM Approvals
FM Approvals is an international third-party testing organization offering property loss prevention products and services. These strict standards are met through a five-step process conducted at FM’s Global Research Campus helping companies in the commercial and industrial industry. This process is backed by scientific research and testing as well as over a century of experience. (source: fmapprovals.com)
Certifications and Products Tested
CSA Group
The mission of CSA Group’s Standard Development organization is to enhance the lives of Canadians through the advancement of standards in the public and private sectors. Accredited by Standards Council of Canada (SCC) in Canada and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in the U.S, CSA Group works with a team of technical experts and a global network of testing labs to help assess products’ compliance to applicable safety and performance requirements. (source: csagroup.org/about-csa-group/)
Certifications and Products Tested
Visit the CSA website and type 'Norbec' in the search bar for more details.
NSF – Commercial Food Equipment Standards
NSF is a third party certification that prides itself in being the leading global provider of public health and safety-based risk management solutions. Recognized by regulatory agencies at the local, state, federal and international level, NSF certification demonstrates that a product complies with all standard requirements. NSF conducts periodic facility audits and product testing to verify that the product continues to comply with the standard. (source: nsf.org/about-nsf)
Certification and Product Tested
LEED v4 – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design®
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) is a rating system that is recognized as the international mark of excellence for green building in over 160 countries. LEED v4 is the framework and benchmark for the next generation of green buildings. Its development spanned more than three years, and engaged hundreds of volunteers and thousands of stakeholders around the world. LEED v4 is driving big reductions in GHG emissions associated with building construction and operation, and putting a stronger emphasis on human health. (source: cagbc.org/leedv4)
Certifications and Products Tested
CFIA – Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for administering acts and regulations, and for implementing government-wide regulatory initiatives in regards to food safety and the protection of plant and animal resources. (source: inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia)
