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THE BRAND PROTECTION PROFESSIONAL
Canadian Standards Association ( CSA ) provides not-for-profit standards development , training and research , along with advisory solutions and global testing , inspection and certification services . Key business areas include : home and commercial , industrial , healthcare and specialized markets and technologies . The CSA certification mark appears on billions of products globally , contributing to a safer , more sustainable world . www . csagroup . org / T : 416-747-4000 or 800- 463-6727
ENERGY STAR ® is a voluntary U . S . Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) program that certifies environmental benefits and financial value through superior energy efficiency . It includes various certifying energyefficient products , homes , and buildings . www . energystar . gov / products ? s = mega
FM Approvals ( formerly Factory Mutual Research Company ) provides certification for electrical and electronic equipment , electrical equipment for use in hazardous locations , fire alarm and signaling , fire protection equipment , insulation , pipe and fittings , pumps , roofs , valves for fire protection service , walls , etc . www . fmapprovals . com / T : 781-255-4972
The Good Housekeeping Seal is used for various consumer products . Evaluation of the products include reviewing product effectiveness , as well as packaging and marketing claims . The Good Housekeeping Seals ' also provide for a limited two-year warranty . www . goodhousekeeping . com / product-reviews / seal /
For over 120 years , UL has promoted safe living and working environments . UL certifies , validates , tests , verifies , inspects , audits , advises and educations . UL has developed more than 1600 standards for safety , and approximately 22 billion UL Marks appear on products around the world . http :// www . ul . com /
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