In Canada and the USA, third-party certification of electrical products is mandatory by law. When a product bears the mark or label of a nationally accredited organization, it can then be marketed and sold in the North American market.
Accreditation demonstrates that the organization in question is fully qualified to test and certify products to the standards for which it is accredited. To certify a product for a given market, all accredited organizations must test the product to the same applicable national and/or international standards.
QPS’s accreditations and recognition in Canada, the USA, Europe, and internationally enable us to offer a one-stop solution for product testing & certification for markets around the globe.
In Canada
in addition to being nationally accredited by SCC as tabulated below, QPS is also recognized by all Provincial/Territorial Authority Having Jurisdiction.
| Accreditation By | Accreditation Criteria | Accredited Recognized As | Accreditation Scope | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standards Council of Canada (SCC) | ISO/IEC 17065 | Certification Body (CB) | Various Electrical Product Categories, including Hazardous Locations Equipment | SCC CB Certificate |
| SCC | ISO/IEC 17020 | Field Evaluation Inspection Body (IB) | Model Code SPE-1000 Electrical Products Model Code SPE-1000 | SCC IB Certificate |
| SCC | ISO/IEC 17020 | Field Evaluation Inspection Body (IB) | Model Code SPE-3000 Electro-medical Equipment and Systems | SCC IB Certificate |
| SCC | ISO/IEC 17020 | Field Evaluation Inspection Body (IB) | Gas Appliances and Equipment | SCC IB Certificate |
| Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | Based on SCC accreditation | Testing and Certification Body | Energy Efficiency | SCC CB Certificate |
In the USA
QPS is Accredited/Recognized as tabulated below.
| Accreditation By | Accreditation Criteria | Accredited As | Accreditation Scope | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) | 29 CFR 1910.7 | Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) | Various Electrical Product Categories, including Hazardous Locations Equipment | OSHA’s Certificate of Recognition |
| American Association of Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) | ISO/IEC 17025 | Testing Laboratory | Various Electrical Product Categories, including Hazardous Locations Equipment | A2LA Certificate |
| International Accreditation Services (IAS) | ISO/IEC 17065 | Certification Body (CB) | Various Electrical Product Categories, including Hazardous Locations Equipment | IAS Certification Body Certificate |
| International Accreditation Services (IAS) | ISO/IEC 17020 | Field Evaluation Body (FEB) | Various Electrical Product Categories | IAS Field Evaluation Body Certificate |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | ISO/IEC 17025 | Recognized Testing Laboratory | Energy Efficiency | EPA Recognized Testing Laboratory, Org ID Number 1110881 |
| Mines Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) | Based on other accreditations | Recognized Testing Laboratory | Hazardous Location Equipment used in the Mines | MSHA – Part 6- Testing and Evaluation by Independent Laboratories and Non-MSHA Product Safety Standards |
| U.S. Coast Guards | Based on other accreditations | Recognized Testing Laboratory | Hazardous Location Equipment used offshore | US Coast Guard Search Company Name: “QPS” |
Acceptance/Recognition by the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
| Authority Having Jurisdiction | Acceptance/Recognition Criteria | Accepted/Recognized As | Acceptance/Recognition Scope | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Los Angeles (LADBS) | City of LA (LA) Department of Building and Safety (DBS) | Recognized Electrical Field Testing Agencies | As per Information Bulletin P/EC 2002-002″ regarding “Procedures for Recognized Electrical Field Testing Agencies Performing Field Services” | Recognized Electrical Field Testing Agencies Valid until: May 01, 2025 |
| State of Washington | Testing Laboratory Approvals | Accredited Product Testing Laboratories | Listing and Field Evaluations | QPS Product Standards Approved |
In Europe
We are accredited in Europe as shown in the Table below.
| European Accreditation Scheme | Accreditation Standard/Criteria | Accredited As | Acceptance/Recognition Scope | Notified/Approved Body Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Commission (EC) | EN ISO/IEC 17065 Pertains to: QPS Evaluation Services, Inc. | ATEX Notified Body | Hazardous Locations 2014/34/EU Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (recast)
| 2900 EUROPA – European Commission – Growth – Regulatory policy – NANDO |
| European Commission (EC) | EN ISO/IEC 17065 Pertains to: QPS Europe B.V. | ATEX Notified Body | Hazardous Locations 2014/34/EU Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (recast) | 2876 EUROPA – European Commission – Growth – Regulatory policy – NANDO |
| United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) | ISO/IEC 17065:2012Pertains to: 3C Test Ltd. (A business unit of Applus+) | UKEX Approved Body | Hazardous Locations | 5418 |
Internationally
We are accredited as shown in the Table below.
| Accreditation Body | Accreditation Standard/Criteria | Accredited As | Accreditation Scope | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IECEE/CB Scheme | ISO/IEC 17065 | National Certification Body (NCB) | Various Electrical Product Categories | IECEE National Certification Body Certificate |
| IECEE/CB Scheme | ISO/IEC 17025 | Test Laboratory (CBTL) | Various Electrical Product Categories | IECEE CB Scheme Testing Laboratory Certificate |
| IECEx Equipment Scheme | ISO/IEC 17065 | Ex Certification Body (ExCB) | Various Explosion Protection Methods | IECEx Certification Body Certificate |
| IECEx Equipment Scheme | ISO/IEC 17025 | Ex Testing Laboratory (ExTL) | Various Explosion Protection Methods | IECEx Testing Laboratory Certificate |
| IECEx Personnel Certification Scheme (CoPC) | IECEx05 – Rules of Procedure | Ex Certification Body (ExCB) | Scope: Units Ex000, Ex001, Ex 002, Ex 003, Ex 004, Ex 007, Ex 008 & Ex 009 Scope is according to IECEx Operational Document OD 504 | Certification of Personnel Competencies (CoPC) |