CSA expands Asia operations with opening of new testing and certification lab in Taipei

TAIWAN, March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - CSA Group, a leading global testing and certification organization, today officially announced the grand opening of a new laboratory equipped with a state-of-the-art testing and certification equipment located in Xinzhuang, New Taipei City.

"This new facility demonstrates CSA Group's continued commitment to Asian manufacturing clients as we continuously expand to provide highly sophisticated and innovative localized testing solutions and certification services," said Ash Sahi, President and CEO, CSA Group . "We are dedicated to efficiency and innovation for our customers and toward achieving excellence in the markets in which we operate. This laboratory facility will provide qualified and significant localized testing and certification services for Taiwan's manufacturers locally, enabling them to save cost, reduce time-to-market and ensure products meet the applicable safety standards."

Product testing categories of the lab include audio and video, EEV/Energy Star, tools, transformers, information technology, medical and household appliances. The lab is equipped with advanced equipment and will conduct testing against Canadian, U.S. and other international standards. CSA Group Taipei is staffed by a team of experienced testing professionals with an extensive knowledge of North American and international standards to help assist manufacturers with their product certification needs with the highest level of integrity and quality.

About CSA Group

CSA Group is an independent, not-for-profit membership association dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability.  Its knowledge and expertise encompass standards development; training and advisory solutions; global testing and certification services across key business areas including hazardous locations and industrial, plumbing and construction, medical, safety and technology, appliances and gas, alternative energy, lighting and sustainability; as well as consumer product evaluation services. The CSA certification mark appears on billions of products worldwide. For more information about CSA Group visit www.csagroup.org

SOURCE CSA Group