NRCan

1. Certification Overview

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) oversees and enforces the Energy Efficiency Regulations, which specify minimum energy performance, labeling and energy-use reporting requirements. Regulated products imported into Canada for sale or lease, or shipped from their province of manufacture to another province, must meet these standards. NRCan energy efficiency certification became mandatory on April 12, 2012; products within its scope must obtain certification before entering the Canadian market.

2. Certification Mark

3. Certification Standards

4. Required Documents

1. Product Name: Provide the full product name.

2. Product Models: List all models, variants or classification numbers to be tested.

3. Intended Use: For example, homes, offices, factories, coal mines or ships.

4. Component List: List component names, models or classification numbers, ratings and manufacturers. For insulation materials, provide the raw material names.

5. Electrical Performance: For electrical and electronic products, provide schematics or wiring diagrams and electrical performance data.

6. Construction Drawings: Most products require construction or exploded drawings and a bill of materials.

7. Product Photographs, Operating Instructions, Safety Information or Installation Instructions.

5. Certification Timeline & Validity

NRCan certification normally takes 2–3 weeks.

6. Factory Inspection

NRCan certification does not require factory inspection.