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Accreditation Requirements - Commercial and Industrial...
Accreditation requirements for commercial and industrial fuel-burning appliances and equipment inspection bodies CAN/CSA-B149.3 Code for the field approval of fuel-burning appliances and equipment With reference to the...
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New Report: keeping kids cool while they play
Playgrounds serve an important role in the early development of our children, introducing them to outdoor fun and encouraging active, creative play. Sometimes, particularly during the deep heat of the summer months, those...
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Accreditation Requirements - All Product, Process...
Accreditation requirements ISO/IEC 17065:2012 - Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services SCC Requirements and Guidance - Product, Process and Service Certification Body...
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Elevating Nuclear Safety: Canadian Nuclear Safety...
In a significant milestone for nuclear safety, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has earned accreditation under the Standards Council of Canada's (SCC) Testing and Calibration Laboratory Accreditation. This...
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Improving food safety on World Accreditation ...
Never before has hygiene had so much attention, including that for food. This year’s World Accreditation Day focuses on food safety and the role that accreditation can play in ensuring that Canadians can have confidence in...
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Report highlights vital contribution of standardization...
Standards impact every aspect of our lives. They are the invisible structure that safeguards the products, processes and services we rely on, from the food we eat, to the electricity that powers our homes. Past and present...
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Experts weigh in on addressing extreme heat in...
Did you know that climate change affects playground safety? Given that the number of extremely hot days is expected to more than double over the next 30 years in parts of Canada , experts recognize the increasing need for...
Accreditation Bulletin
2019 SDO Requirements and Guidance Transition
SCC’s Standards and International Relations Branch recently updated the Requirements & Guidance – Accreditation of Standards Development Organizations (R&G 2019). It was approved by SCC’s Council on June 13, 2019 and has now...
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Shaping the safe evolution of digital technologies...
Artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies have the potential to deliver significant benefits for Canada and the world, but only if they are developed and used responsibly. Standards and conformity assessment...
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Nominations open for the 2020 SCC Awards
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is delighted to launch the 2020 SCC Awards. Nominations are now open. This is an opportunity to recognize the outstanding commitment of individuals, organizations and committees to Canada...
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Experts offer a ‘toolbox’ to protect lives and...
Under One Umbrella: Practical Approaches for Reducing Flood Risks in Canada highlights a range of standards and guidance on flood risk reduction Extreme weather events including floods are becoming more common. Every year...