Product, Process & Service
We are the only internationally recognized accreditation body in Canada offering the Product, Process and Services Accreditation Program, which is based on ISO/IEC 17065, the international standard for providing product, process and services certification.
Canadian regulators at federal and provincial levels have embraced the value of third-party certification as part of their oversight to ensure the safety and performance of various products, including those in the electric, plumbing, gas and construction sectors, among others. SCC-accredited certification bodies must establish ongoing documented working relationships with applicable Canadian regulatory authorities in their field.
Manufacturers, developers, companies and organizations that need to get their products, process or services certified often turn to SCC-accredited certification bodies for third-party oversight. Reasons include procurement eligibility requirements, regulatory compliance and competitive differentiation.
We are signatories to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) for this program, and all its related sub-programs. This means that certification by SCC-accredited certification bodies in this program is widely accepted internationally. Additionally, to uphold our signatory status, we undergo peer evaluations by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), further enhancing trust.
This SCC accreditation signals that an organization is qualified to certify products, processes and services for which it is accredited, ensuring that standards are applied correctly and consistently. We create a foundation of trust by ‘checking the checkers’ and making sure certification bodies meet the requirements of national and international standards.
Sub-programs
Accredited Elevator and Escalator Certification Organizations
ASME A17.7.1/CSA B44.7.1
CanadaGAP Food Safety for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
CanadaGAP Program Management Manual
Energy Efficiency Verification – Canadian Energy Efficiency Regulations
Technical requirements under the Canadian Energy Efficiency Regulations
ENERGY STAR® Canada
Standard Operating Procedure for Certification and Verification of Products to ENERGY STAR Specifications
PEFC Chain of Custody and Labeling
PEFC International Chain of Custody Standard, PEFC Chain of Custody of Forest, Tree Based Products Requirements
Safe Quality Food Initiative
SQF Requirements on the Application of ISO/IEC 17065
Sustainable Forestry Initiative Chain of Custody and Labeling
SFI Chain-of-Custody Standard
Transport Canada Electronic Logging Devices
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations, Canadian Technical Standard for Electronic Logging Devices Code
Accreditation documents and resources
Bulletins (technical updates)
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Steps to accreditation
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Training
The SCC Learning Centre offers a range of public and tailor-made accreditation and standardization training courses. Our top-notch instructors are industry leaders who share their passion with Canadian and international participants.
Find an accredited organization
Search our directory for accredited organizations that perform certification, testing, inspection and verification/validation. Accreditation means they are rigorously assessed based on internationally accepted criteria.