Key Terms

File Number

The file number corresponds to the CSA International customer file number. This file number may appear on certified products preceded by "LR", "LL" or "LM" and may also be known as the Master Contract.

Certification Record

A client's record of CSA certified products by class number. It includes information on product classification and identification, characteristics, use parameters, and related information

Class Description

A broad category of similar products. For example, 'REFRIGERATING MACHINES-Accessories', 'WATER HEATERS-Heat Pump Heated', 'AIR CLEANERS-Electrostatic'.

Class Number

Unique number assigned to each class. See Class Description definition.

Trademark

The trademark and trade name index lists CSA recognized trademarks and trade names that appear on CSA certified products in lieu of the company name and/or file number.

Finding Certification Record information:

A) Searching using customer specific information

1. In the 'Choose Directory' field, select the appropriate directory from the drop down menu (if you are uncertain of the specific directory, leave All Directories selected)
2. Enter customer Name, Province/ State, and/or Country information if known (entering as much information as possible will reduce the search time and return results more quickly)
3. Click the 'Search' button

The results will be displayed in table format on the lower half of the screen. To display a more detailed view of a record, click on the company name. Within the detailed view of the selected record, the vertical scroll bar can be used to navigate and view the record in its entirety. To close the pop up window and return to your original search results, click on the X in the top right hand corner of the window.

B) Searching using certification record information

1. In the 'Choose Directory' field, select the appropriate directory from the drop down menu (if you are uncertain of the specific directory, leave All Directories selected)
2. Fill in one or more of the following fields: File Number, Class Number, Class Description, Keyword Search (entering as much information as possible will reduce the search time and return results more quickly)
3. Click the 'Search' button

The results will be displayed in table format on the lower half of the screen. To display a more detailed view of a record, click on the company name. Within the detailed view of the selected record, the vertical scroll bar can be used to navigate and view the record in its entirety. The class description can also be viewed by clicking on the class number. To close the pop up window and return to your original search results, click on the X in the top right hand corner of the window.

Finding Trademark Information

1. Enter Company name in the Name field (if the correct spelling of the company name is unknown use the asterisk '*' symbol in place of unknown characters)
2. Click the 'Search' button

Search results are displayed in the table that appears.

Finding Class Description Information

1. Fill in one or more of the following fields: Class Number, Class Description, Keyword Search (entering as much information as possible will reduce the search time and return results more quickly)
2. Click the 'Search' button

The results will be displayed in table format on the lower half of the screen. If you wish to view all certification records in a particular class, click 'Show Certification Records'. If you wish to view the Class Description, click the Class Number. Within the detailed view of the selected record, the vertical scroll bar can be used to navigate and view the record in its entirety. To close the pop up window and return to your original search results, click on the X in the top right hand corner of the window.

Tips for Keyword Search

• Use root forms of words
• Use asterisks for unknown characters. i.e - print*, when searching for the word 'printer', 'printing', etc.

Using Multiple Criteria to optimize search

• To find out about all CSA tested printers in Japan, key the word 'Japan' in the Country field and printer in keyword search field.
• To narrow the scope of the search, select a specific directory.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I navigate through a search?
2. What can I do to speed up my search?
3. Can I search for variants of, for example, a submitter name?
4. How do I print documents from CSA Certified Product Listings?
5. How do I exit from CSA Certified Product Listings?
6. How current is the information in CSA Certified Product Listings?

1.  How do I navigate through a search?

• Click on one of the menu options at the top of the screen to bring up the search screen.
• Type in the text into the field you are searching on, and press Enter.
• A table will appear the lower half of the screen displaying the results of the search.
To see a more detailed view of a record, click your mouse on the hyperlink.
• Use the vertical scroll on the right of the screen to navigate through the detailed record.
• Click the X in the top right hand corner of the screen to go back to the screen displaying all the records.

2.  What can I do to speed up my search?

• Ensure that you select the appropriate directory.
• Try searching with multiple criteria first. This is a quick method of eliminating the number of records that need to be queried.

3.  Can I search for variants of, for example, a submittor name?

• Use the asterisk (*) symbol in place characters.
• For example, when searching for variants for the submittor IBM, simply use IBM*.

4.  How do I print documents from CSA Certified Product Listings?

• Once you have selected and viewed the specific Certification Record or Class description, use the print function within your browser to print.

5.  How do I exit from CSA Certified Product Listings?

• To exit completely from CSA Certified Product Listings, click the X in the top right hand corner of your browser.

6.  How current is the information in CSA Certified Product Listings?

• The Web listing is completely up to date and is refreshed nightly. It replaces all previous listings produced by CSA International.