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In this directory are Curtis-Straus Certified products.
To verify a product listing, please call 978-486-8880 or click here.
Inquiries regarding the information presented in this directory should be directed to:
Curtis-Straus LLC
527 Great Road
Littleton, MA 01460
Phone: 978-486-8880
Fax: 978-486-8828
FOREWORD
WHAT ARE PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS?
Product certification is a multi-step process. Typically, one or more samples of the
product are submitted for testing against a widely recognized standard appropriate to the
product and the locale where it is to be marketed or installed. The number of samples is
determined by the standard and the test protocols it contains.
Once it is ascertained that the product complies with the requirements of the standard,
applicants (who may be the manufacturer, an importer, a retailer, or other party) sign an
agreement that allows for product audits. If variances are discovered, an assessment is
made as to whether they are significant and if the product requires full or partial
re-testing.
Upon satisfactory completion evaluation, authorization to market the product is issued
in the form of a certificate and the product is eligible to be "listed" in the Curtis-Straus
Directory of Certified Products. Reference to the certification may also be made in
product documentation, sales literature, advertising and retail materials, upon receipt of
written approval from Curtis-Straus.
PRODUCT CATEGORIES AND ACCREDITATIONS
Curtis-Straus provides Certification Services for safety, EMC, and
telecommunications interconnect of electrically powered products, critical national and
international standards. Products contained in this directory are certified by Curtis-Straus.
Curtis-Straus LLC has been accredited by ANSI as an ISO Guide 65 compliant
Certification Body. Curtis-Straus LLC has been accepted as a Conformity Assessment Body by
the European Commission and as a Telecommunications Certification Body by the US Federal
Communications Commission.
DIRECTORY OF LISTED PRODUCTS
The information contained in this directory reflects certifications as of January 1,
1999. New certifications are issued and revisions made to those listed herein
continuously. The only evidence of Certification is the signed certificate produced by the
participant and any markings required under the specific program. Listings in this
directory are presented by certification program and within each program, company names
are arranged alphabetically. An alphabetical index of company names is provided at the
back of this directory. If you have questions concerning the status of a specific
certified company or model number, please call the Certification Manager at 978-486-8880.
APPLYING FOR PRODUCT TESTING AND EVALUATION
A prospective applicant desiring an evaluation and certification of its product should
call 978-486-8880. A description of the product that specifies product type, function,
size or rating should be included. Based on the submitted information, a proposal
outlining the scope of the evaluation that will be performed in accordance with the
applicable standard(s) will be prepared and forwarded to the applicant. The applicant may
accept the proposal by submitting a formal application for certification on the forms
supplied by Curtis-Straus.
The Curtis-Straus certification body obtains financial support from participants in the
program. Fees are set by the executive committee of Curtis-Straus. All participants are
charged the same fee proportional to the scope of work regardless of the number of
certificates issued.
Depending on the source of the technical data supporting the application for
certification, a sample of the product may need to be submitted for audit testing.
CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT
Upon successful completion of the investigation of the product, a Certification
Agreement is executed by the applicant and Curtis-Straus. The applicant agrees to
submit a sample to Curtis-Straus for audit testing when requested.
