A history of excellence,
a commitment to the future.
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For 65 years, the Canadian General
Standards Board (CGSB) has helped public and private sector
organizations reach the high level of quality they need to
succeed in a global economy.
Today, CGSB is one of Canada's most
recognized and respected standards organizations.
Our services include standards development,
products and services listings programs and quality and environmental
management systems registration. Our knowledge is built on
experience and an enduring commitment to excellence. CGSB.
Uniquely positioned within the federal government to help
your organization prosper in the new millennium.
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Experience • Commitment • Leadership
• Quality
Committed to your future.
Standards Development
CGSB develops standards which facilitate the purchase of goods
and services, harmonize standards and establish quality standards
for your products and services. Standards make it easier to identify
the products and services you require, ensure consistency for similar
or comparable products and services and help you compete internationally.
CGSB develops standards through consensus process. We administer
more than 350 technical committees whose work is supported by 4000
volunteers from public and private sectors, academia, consumer groups
and the general public. Our services include National Standards
of Canada (NSC), CGSB standards, specifications and Government of
Canada (GC) forms.
CGSB staff administers the standardization process in accordance
with Standards Council of Canada Policy. CGSB assures the consensus
process is followed and advises in matters of standards principles.
Our staff, experts in standard writing, draw on the expertise of
volunteers on the committees.
CGSB's approximately 1500 standards cover products and services
in more than 100 subject areas, including fuel and energy products,
non-destructive testing, office furniture and office supplies, information
handling and storage, health care technology, technology and public
safety, security guard services and training for at-sea fisheries
observers.
CGSB offers these advantages:
- our expertise – available to you in your own organization;
- standardization products customized for your specific needs;
- harmonization of standards to establish interchangeability
of products, processes and services and to minimize duplication
Listings for Product and Services
CGSB's product and services listings are a convenient and
cost-effective method for suppliers to show that their products
and services comply to industry-recognized standards.
The listing programs are equally important to buyers who, more
and more, demand the best value for their purchasing dollar. Today,
buyers want to be confident that the products and services they
buy meet the highest standards.
CGSB's voluntary listing programs meet the needs of both.
They tell buyers they are getting the quality they demand while
giving manufacturers the recognition they need to promote their
products and services at home and abroad.
As a supplier, you can expect these benefits by participating
in CGSB's listings programs:
- recognition as a reliable source of quality products;
- demonstration, through regular assessment and testing, that
your products consistently meet the performance criteria of relevant
standards; and
- greater market acceptance of your products through use of the
nationally recognized CGSB Certification Mark.
CGSB will assist you in every step of the process. From the time
you choose to be listed to the moment your organization's name
appears in the listing. If there is a problem with a listed product,
CGSB will investigate the cause of the problem and take corrective
action.
Quality and Environmental Management Systems Registration
In today's increasingly competitive world, organizations must
consistently set and meet the highest goals. The most successful
organizations are meeting the standards recognized around the world
– the ISO 9000 Quality Management System and the ISO 14001
Environmental Management System.
CGSB is the recognized name in helping organizations achieve ISO
9000 and ISO 14001 registration. We will work with you to surpass
the levels of excellence you have set for yourself through your
commitment to ISO 9000 and ISO 14001.
Your organization will enjoy these benefits through registration
with CGSB:
- enhanced credibility and position in the marketplace;
- savings in both time and energy;
- access to markets that demand quality and environmental systems
registration.
CGSB makes registration as convenient and cost-effective as possible.
We can meet your needs in Canada, the United States, Mexico or Europe
– anywhere in the world you do business. We offer a sampling
procedure to register multi-site organizations, the most cost-effective
and efficient way to register multiple sites. CGSB will audit your
organization in the language in which you do business.
CGSB. Looking ahead to helping you.
Discover the CGSB difference
For more information about CGSB services, or to order our catalogue
or any other CGSB publication, you can reach us by mail, fax, telephone.
The electronic catalogue (ECAT) is available on the Internet.
Canadian General Standards Board
11 Laurier Street
Place du Portage
Phase III, 6B1
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 1G6
Telephone: (819) 956-0425
1-800-665-CGSB (Canada only)
Fax: (819) 956-5740
Director: (819) 956-0894
E-mail: cgsb@piper.pwgsc.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb
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