Category CSA Standards

Essential Guidelines for Conducting Grab Tests on Woven and Nonwoven Fabrics Using CRE and CRT Machines Scope and Application CAN CGSB 4.2 No. 21-M90 (2013) specifies a grab method for determining the breaking strength of woven and nonwoven fabrics using…

Technical insights into the international standard for fine particle sizing in biomass fuels, adopted as CAN/CSA-ISO 17827-2:17 Scope and Introduction ISO 17827-2:2017, adopted in Canada as CAN/CSA-ISO 17827-2:17, specifies a method for determining the particle size distribution (PSD) of uncompressed…

Comprehensive Guide to the Canadian Standard for Chemical-Based Washer-Disinfector Performance and Validation CSA Z15883-4-09 (2019) is a Canadian national standard that specifies requirements and tests for washer-disinfectors that employ chemical disinfection as the primary method of microbial reduction. As part…

Scope, Technical Requirements, and Implementation of the Oscillating Screen Method for Uncompressed Solid Biofuels per ISO 17827-1:2016 Introduction The determination of particle size distribution (PSD) is critical for the handling, processing, and combustion of solid biofuels. ISO 17827-1:2016 (adopted in…

A Comprehensive Guide to Manufacturer Information for Sterilization and Reprocessing Ensuring the safe reuse of medical devices demands precise, validated reprocessing instructions from manufacturers. ISO 17664-18 (adopted in Canada as CSA ISO 17664-18) establishes the essential framework for such information.…

Exploring the technical specifications, safety protocols, and performance criteria for automated thermal disinfection of bedpans, urinals, and similar receptacles Scope of CSA Z15883-3-09 (2019) CSA Z15883-3-09 (2019) is a Canadian national standard that specifies requirements for washer-disinfectors intended to process…

Understanding the Requirements and Testing Protocols for Medical Device Reprocessing Equipment Scope and Application CSA Z15883-2-09 (2019) is the Canadian adoption of ISO 15883-2:2006, which specifies requirements and tests for washer-disinfectors (WDs) intended to clean and thermally disinfect reusable medical…

Comprehensive guide to the international standard for non-woody briquettes and its Canadian adoption CAN/CSA-ISO 17225-7-15 Scope and Purpose ISO 17225‑7‑15 (adopted in Canada as CAN/CSA‑ISO 17225‑7‑15) specifies the fuel classes and quality requirements for graded non‑woody briquettes derived from solid biofuels. These…

Understanding the Canadian Standard for Cleaning and Thermal Disinfection of Medical Devices Introduction CSA Z15883-1-09 amd1-2017 is the Canadian adoption of the international standard for washer-disinfectors, specifically Part 1: General requirements, terms and definitions and tests. This amendment updates the…

Understanding the Classification, Property Requirements, and Compliance for Solid Non-Woody Biomass Pellets Scope and Application CAN/CSA ISO 17225-6-15 is the Canadian adoption of the international standard ISO 17225-6:2015, Solid biofuels — Fuel specifications and classes — Part 6: Graded non-woody…