Lamothe Approvals Inc.
formerly M.A. Lamothe & Associates Inc.

Worldwide Safety Approvals & Consulting Since 1979

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Our Partner Labs:

World Approvals - Additional approval services offered by our partner labs:

Valkom Laser Consulting provides laser safety approval services to US, European, and International standards as well as laser safety training courses.  

Agency Certification Links for Components

CSA International - Access a database of CSA certified electrical products.

KEMA - Access a database of KEMA Type Test Certificates.

TÜV Rheinland - Access a database of TÜV Rheinland certified electrical products.

UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. - Access a database of UL listed/recognized electrical products.

UL's Electrical Insulation System's Database - Access a database of UL's Electrical Insulation systems for windings.

VDE Testing and Certification Institute - Access a database of VDE approved electrical products.

Intertek - a database of ETL, Semko or Warnock Hersey Listed products.

TUV SUD America - a database of TUV SUD certified products.

Safety Approval Links

CB Scheme - Everything you need to know about obtaining a CB Test Certificate.

CSA International certifies products for use in Canada and the United States.  CSA International is a division of Canadian Standards Association, which writes standards for use in Canada.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a leading authority in technical areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, to electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics, among others.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the world organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. Also see the decision sheets with helpful interpretations of various clauses in their standards.

I-Spec - Compliance on Line has a good basic coverage of the requirements for product design to international requirements.

List of Directives and References to Harmonized Standards - published in the Official Journal (O.J.) of the European Commission under the 'New Approach' Directives for CE marking.

The Northeast Product Safety Society, Inc. (NPSS) sponsor an Annual Vendors' Night in November of each year.  Visit with agencies, test labs, consultants including Lamothe Approvals Inc. and suppliers of product safety and EMC components, materials, services, and test equipment.

Panel Components Corporation's Guide to Worldwide Plug/Socket Patterns and Power Mains (Single Phase).  Search by country and pattern type you wish to see.

Visit Safety Link for links to the world's electrical product safety approval test labs, standards bodies such as ANSI, CENELEC, IEC, EIA, and ETSI, government links such as the CPSC, FCC, OSHA, NIST and the EU. CE marking information can also be found here as well as the Low Voltage Directive ( LVD ) 73/23/EEC and the U.S. - EU Mutual Recognition Agreement (U.S-EU MRA). 

The Standards Council of Canada  regulates the approval agencies in Canada.  Located in Ottawa, the Standards Council is a federal Crown corporation with the mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization. 

TUV Rheinland is a leading approval agency partnering with customers around the world to make sure technological progress is as safe and as beneficial as possible. TUV can provide certifications for Canada, the US, Europe and other markets.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization.  They  hold the undisputed reputation as the leader in U.S. product safety and certification. UL also writes and sells standards for use in the United States of America. 

The World Electric Guide summarizes information on the electrical systems in use in most countries in the world.

Industry Standard Magazines

Compliance Engineering is a monthly international regulatory compliance magazine.

Conformity is a monthly magazine bringing you the latest news and current trends in the testing and certification of electrical products. They focus on the world-wide regulatory issues of EMC, EMI, Product Safety, Telecom, Semi S2 and medical device approvals.

Business Directories

Industry Canada's Canadian Company Capabilities is an online database with over 35,000 Canadian companies and 200,000 products and services.

Halton Hills Links

The Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary business association of business and professional men and women who have joined together to improve the civic and business welfare of Halton Hills.  The Chamber is the voice for the business community, acting as the spokesman for business before government and the media.

The Town of Halton Hills website provides information on all aspects of the business, community, finances, health and services of this area.