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This report provides a broad overview of the conformity assessment system, what it is, how it operates, its social and economic importance to Canada, and the implications for internal trade.

By strategically engaging in regional standardization activities, SCC can facilitate reductions in trade barriers for Canada. Reducing trade barriers without sacrificing our standards will help to promote the well-being and...

The case studies and priorities outlined in this report will help steer the conversation on how to continue to align standards in order to reduce red tape and administrative burden for Canadian businesses and lead to...

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening global assurance, Elias Rafoul, Vice-President of Accreditation Services at the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), has been appointed Vice-Chair of the ISO committee for conformity...

This document establishes requirements for Canadian participation in international standardization including, but not limited to, participation in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International...

This document specifies the Canadian requirements and guidance for participation in governance committees and activities in regional and international standardization bodies managed by SCC.

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the Instituto Nacional de Calidad de Peru (INACAL), the national standards body of Peru, have renewed their cooperation arrangement to advance international standards work between...

This document specifies the requirements and guidance for the accreditation of Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). For the purposes of expediency, the acronym R&G – SDO Accreditation will be used. The SDO...

Originally published in Canadian Manufacturers & Exporter's 20/20 Magazine, Nov - Dec 2015 In today’s global economy, having innovative ideas isn’t enough to ensure success. As the borders of business slowly disappear...

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has released its 2014-2015 Annual Report Strengthening, Leading, Delivering Value to Canada. The report illustrates SCC’s role as the leader of Canada’s standardization network and...