Explosives Certification

CERL provides testing and certification services to manufacturers and distributors of a wide range of products, including blasting explosives and accessories, ammunition, propellants, fireworks, and industrial explosives and pyrotechnics. CERL is capable of performing the tests required for the authorization and classification of explosives in Canada by the Chief Inspector of Explosives (Explosives Regulatory Division). The laboratory’s commitment to quality is recognized through its ISO/IEC Guide 17025 accreditation.

At CERL, we provide a full range of physical, chemical and thermal testing, according to test specifications for transport, storage and handling provided in:

• UN Recommendations for the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Test and Criteria ("Test Criteria Manual");
• Associated national and international codes and legislation;
• Health and safety standards, codes and legislation;
• CERL's own test procedures, where appropriate standards have not yet been developed.

CERL is approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation to issue tentative classifications so that samples can be shipped to the laboratory from manufacturers in the United States. Classification testing at CERL can result in products being approved for transport by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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