Batteries!! As the world is advancing with alternative energy sources, we are left with this challenge: how to store all this energy and the how to deliver it, when the demand arises. In the traditional system, all we needed to do was to flick on a switch and we knew that the power would be […]
With 19 countries under one roof, LabTest Certification is the perfect example of multiculturalism! We couldn’t be more proud to work for a company that recognizes and commits to diversity and inclusion. (China, U.S.A, Canada, Cuba, England, Czech Republic, Germany, Serbia, Romania, Venezuela, Russia, Italy, India, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Philippines, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, […]
Flame Spread and Smoke Density What standards are available, and how do they compare? Flame spread is a measurement of the extent to which a material subjected to flame supports or resists burning. If burning occurs, the “flame spread value” is a measure of the rate at which that material continues to burn. Smoke density […]
The standard for Vented, ANSI Z21.50 / CSA 2.22, has been revised and the 9th Edition was published June 2019. Within this 9th Edition is the inclusion of a newly defined ignition source: the on-demand system. The on-demand system is an ignition system that is placed into operation for a predetermined amount of time, once […]
The possibility of a commercial business making inadequate profits (or even losses) due to uncertainties is risky business. Every day, businesses deal with different challenges, risks and opportunities and business owners have to constantly think of how to tackle both the risks and the opportunities. The ISO 9000 family of Quality Management Systems (QMS) standards […]
With the Halloween festivities fast approaching, taking basic precautions is a major part of the preparation. It’s easy to get lost in the fun and overlook these safety risks, if you’re not vigilant. The good news is we provided you our top ten easy to follow safety tips for this coming Halloween to minimize any […]
Natural Resources Canada finalizes Amendment 15 to Energy Efficiency Act. In June, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) published the final revisions to Amendment 15 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations. Please take note of the following highlights relating to these regulations: As anticipated, the effective date for all regulatory changes in Amendment 15 is January 1, 2020, which […]
July 17, 2019 – The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has received confirmation that LabTest Certification Inc. (CAB # CA5970), has been recognized by the European Union under the Protocol on the mutual acceptance of the results of conformity assessment to Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a Notified Body […]
If you are an engineer, going through a standard can give you great pleasure to discover the details and understand not only the big picture, but also small elements. It’s an intellectual journey when every single next step gets even more interesting and exciting, and every technical drawing starts to look like a piece of […]
ISO/IEC 17025 is the most popular standard used to ensure the competence of testing and calibration laboratories and their ability to generate valid test reports. It also facilitates cooperation and acceptance of reports among laboratories around the world. Although there are many similarities with the ISO 9001 standard, ISO 17025 focuses more specifically on laboratories […]