Testing and Certification for the North American Market

Supporting Safe Products in the Market: Your Trusted Certification Partner

DEKRA is acknowledged as an NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) for products tested in our NRTL-approved facilities. Our certification mark, cDEKRAus, can be granted for products tested in our NRTL labs and other DEKRA facilities, ensuring compliance with OSHA-recognized standards.

For electrical and electronics manufacturers seeking certification for the North American market, DEKRA offers streamlined processes. As an NRTL acknowledged by OSHA and a Certification Body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), we facilitate certification for both US and Canadian markets. Our customers can request to have their products be certified for both markets at the same time.
The cDEKRAus Mark is proof of product compliance to North American safety standards. The combination of the DEKRA mark and the “C” and/or “US” identifiers signifies that DEKRA has certified a product for the Canadian and/or U.S. markets.

Why DEKRA

  • Deep experience: DEKRA has provided thousands of product certifications supporting global access to multiple countries including the North American Market.
  • Fast, tailored service: DEKRA offers an efficient certification process based on the recognition and acceptance of a wide array of previously tested components.
  • Global Expertise with Personalized Support: Clients benefit from dedicated DEKRA experts who guide them through the global certification journey, ensuring convenience and efficiency at every step.

DEKRA scope

  • Information technology equipment
  • Laboratory and measurement equipment
  • Audio and video equipment
  • Power supplies
  • Medical equipment
  • Lighting
  • Explosion safety & industrial control
  • Household appliances & controls
For a comprehensive list of products covered by DEKRA's NRTL and SCC scopes, please visit the official websites of regulatory authorities in the United States and Canada .
Furthermore, DEKRA boasts decades of experience in the North American certification market through a robust network of trusted partners. This network, complementing DEKRA's own capabilities and competences, remains accessible to fulfill both present and future certification requirements.