Contact an Expert Testing & Certification Standards About News Careers Search Store Contact English HOME / ABOUT CSA GROUP / OUR JOURNEY Our Journey For over 100 years, CSA Group has remained an organization dedicated to safety, sustainability, and social good. From developing standards for aircraft parts, bridges, and wire rope in 1919, to enhancing standards with over 70,000 global members. CSA Group Celebrating our first century of higher standards Since developing our first standard in 1919, we’ve since established the Technical Committee to work towards the first ever guidelines to assess and measure Building Energy Systems. We’ve published the first national standard on home inspections through a single recognized document, and the world’s first standard to address mental health in the work place. We’ve also been certified as the first compressed natural gas dispenser in North America. But these are just a few of our milestones, over the last century, we’ve helped change the landscape of testing, inspection and certification, and standards development. Show Transcript 2019 Holding the future to a higher standard We currently work in more than 54 areas of technology, including electronic vehicles, alternative fuels, nano materials, wind solar energy, and fuel cells. Download the Centennial eBook 2018 CSA Communities reach 70,000 global members CSA Communities reach 70,000 global members who collaborate to develop and enhance standards. Become a Member We launch CSA OnDemand™ We launch the CSA OnDemand subscription database making it more efficient for customers to access codes and standards. Visit CSA OnDemand 2017 We're authorized to issue approvals in the Japanese Hazardous Locations market We are authorized to issues certificates of approval to help manufacturers access the Japanese Hazardous Locations market. Download the White Paper 2016 We open a medical lab in South Korea We open a medical lab in Songpa-gu, Seoul, specializing in testing and certification services for electro-medical and lab equipment. Learn More 2013 We publish the first edition of the Z1003.1 standard addressing mental health in the workplace. The Psychological Health and Safety in the Paramedic Services Organization standard is published to assist paramedic services organizations in identifying, managing, and improving psychological health and safety. View the Standard 2012 We align all of our divisions under CSA Group CSA Standards, OnSpeX and CSA International are merged under the singular CSA Group brand to better reflect our presence as a leader in the global marketplace. More About CSA Group 2011 We acquire European-based firm, IntraTest GmbH We expand our European-based medical device testing capabilities with the acquisition of IntraTest GmbH. Read More 2009 We acquire UK-based firm, SIRA We strengthen our European footprint by acquiring SIRA Test and Certification Limited, SIRA Certification Service, SIRA Environmental, and SIRA Consulting Limited. Learn More 2004 Our OnSpeX division is launched We launch our OnSpeX division focusing on consumer product evaluation services, data management, and quality management. Learn More About our Services 2002 We're authorized for energy efficiency verification testing The U.S. Department of Energy authorizes CSA International for energy efficiency verification testing. Learn More About Energy Testing 1999 CSA International is founded CSA Certification and Testing division becomes known as CSA International. Learn More About our Services 1997 We acquire International Approval Services, Inc. We acquire International Approval Services, Inc., and begin to develop standards for gas equipment, fuel cells, and related energy sectors in Canada and the U.S. Learn More About Fuel Standards 1992 We become a nationally recognized testing laboratory The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration accredits us as a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Learn More our Services 1984 We establish the Quality Management Institute We establish the Quality Management Institute to administer Z299 and ISO 9000 quality assurance registration programs. View the ISO 9000 Standard 1979 The Metric Practice Guide is published We publish the Metric Practice Guide that would prove to be instrumental in helping professionals understand and apply the International System of Units. View the Guide 1974 We are officially recognized as a standards development organization We are officially accredited by the Standards Council of Canada as a standards development organization. Learn More About Standards 1960 We develop the Occupational Health and Safety Standards We develop the Occupational Health and Safety Standards. The national Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Standards is developed to define requirements for reducing risk in the workplace. Learn More About OH&S 1948 We develop the Personal Protective Equipment standard We develop Canada’s first Personal Protective Equipment standard to help reduce workplace injury and death. Learn More About our PPE Standard 1947 We become a member of the International Organizations of Standards We become a member of the voluntary organization, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), whose members are recognized authorities on standards development. Learn More About our Standards 1946 We introduce our first certification mark The first certification mark is introduced to demonstrate that a product has been rigorously tested against applicable standards. Learn More About our Marks 1944 We rename the organization to represent our expanding scope We rename the organization from the Canadian Engineering Standards Association (CESA), to the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Learn More About CSA Group 1940 We start testing and certifying products We begin testing and certifying electrical products intended for sale and installation in Canada. Learn More 1927 The first edition of the Canadian Electrical Code is published The first edition of the Canadian Electrical Code is published, which remains one of CSA Group's most important and influential series of standards. Learn More 1920 The steel railway bridges standard is issued in Canada We issue our first ever standard for steel railway bridges in Canada. The original copy of this standard still remains at our head office in Toronto. Learn More 1919 CESA is founded The Canadian Engineering Standards Association (CESA) is founded and is federally chartered to create standards for needs including aircraft parts, bridges, and wire rope. Learn More About our History Contact an Expert We’re always here to help. Let’s talk. We’re here to answer your questions and help you get started right away. Call or send us a message anytime. Contact Us FAQs CSA OnDemand ™ Informs & Notices Submit an Incident Report Agreement on Acceptance of Components CSA Communities Product Alerts & Recalls Report Suspect Counterfeit Marks Resources & Insights Standards Research CSA Group Product Listing Sign up for our Newsletter © 2021 CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. All rights reserved. Legal Privacy Policy Evidence of Insurance HSSE Policy Accreditation Annual Report Accessibility Cookies on CSA Group We use Cookies to create a secure and effective website experience for our customers. 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