US NRTL and Canadian SCC Certification Services
Need to get your electronic devices certified for the US and Canadian markets quickly and cost-effectively? Element's NRTL and SCC accredited Certification Services provide comprehensive safety testing, factory inspection, and certification support to help you achieve US NRTL and Canadian SCC certification faster. With over 25 years of experience, we’ll streamline your path to US and Canadian market compliance.
What is US NRTL and Canadian SCC Certification at Element?
US NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) and Canadian SCC (Standards Council of Canada) certifications are both conformity assessment systems that ensure electrical products meet specific safety standards before being sold or used in the U.S. or Canada. Here at Element, we provide mandatory electrical safety testing and certification services recognized by OSHA and SCC for the US and Canadian markets. As an approved Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL) and an SCC accredited Canadian Certification Body, we conduct all required testing, factory inspections, and documentation for NRTL and Canadian certification, ensuring your products meet necessary UL or CSA safety standards.
What can Element offer you for US NRTL and Canadian SCC Certification?
Products we test
Products we test
At Element, we test domestic and international electrical and electronic devices requiring safety certification for North American markets. Our testing capabilities cover the full range of products needing US NRTL and Canadian certification, with expertise in evaluating both device safety and manufacturing quality systems across the world.
Key services offered
Key services offered
Our three-part certification process includes comprehensive safety testing against relevant UL or CSA standards, global factory inspections ((Initial Factory Inspection (IFI), Bi-Annual Follow-Up Inspection (FUI), or Quarterly HazLoc Follow-up Inspection (FUI)), and complete certification documentation preparation. We can often leverage our IECEE or IECEx certification body status to provide any North American NRTL mark that you require.
Which labs offer this service?
Which labs offer this service?
Testing and certification is conducted through our global network of expert teams in the US, EU, and Asia. As an approved factory inspection organization, we can perform inspections at manufacturing locations worldwide. Find your nearest lab on our Locations page.
Standards we test to and products we test
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Complex Certification Requirements
Time-Consuming Process
Geographic Inspection Challenges
Cost Management Concerns
Why Choose Element
Proven Experience
Global Reach
Comprehensive Service
Fast-Track Certification
25+years
3-partcertification process
2countries accessed
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Frequently asked questions
What is an NRTL product safety certification?
NRTL certification provides independent verification that your product meets specific UL standards and US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules. It includes initial testing and ongoing manufacturing quality inspection. All NRTL test and certification bodies are recognized by OSHA.
What is Canadian product safety certification?
Canadian certification provides independent verification that your product meets specific CSA standards and Standards Council of Canada (SCC) rules. It includes initial testing and ongoing manufacturing quality inspection. All NRTL test and certification bodies are recognized by SCC.
How do I get US NRTL or Canadian certification?
Your product must be assessed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory for the US and an SCC accredited certification body for Canada. The process includes testing against relevant standards, factory inspection, and certification documentation review.
DIRECTORY OF LISTED PRODUCTS
Every product with an Element mark is certified and evaluated by Element Materials Technology under the electrical product safety NRTL and/or SCC certification program.
If you have questions about the status or authenticity of an Element certified product, wish to report a suspected violation regarding a certified product or the use of a certification mark, would like to provide feedback, or have general inquiries, please email us at nrtl.certification@element.com
To assist us in addressing your inquiry, please include one of the following, if available: the E file number (e.g., E12345) located next to the mark, the company name, or the model number.