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Evaluation against defined standards and certification requirements.
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CSi’s flagship product certification scheme
Give buyers confidence.
Put PAS-Mark behind your product.
Give purchasers, specifiers and approval authorities independently assessed evidence of product conformity, supported by factory assessment and continuing surveillance.
Product certification, explained
What stands behind
the PAS-Mark?
Passing a product test is an important milestone. Buyers also need confidence that the products subsequently manufactured continue to meet the certified requirements.
PAS-Mark connects the product tested with the factory producing it—and the controls that maintain conformity.
On-site factory audit
Assessment of manufacturing processes, the Product Quality Plan and quality controls.
Production oversight
Requires ongoing batch inspections, product testing and traceability, with records maintained for 10 years after completion of the process.
Independent decisions
Independent certification decisions based on evidence evaluated through on-site and off-site assessment activities.
Annual surveillance
Continuing review of the manufacturer’s ability to produce conforming products through on-site or off-site assessments, supported by market surveillance where applicable.
Accredited certification is provided within CSi’s current accredited scope. Certification applies to the products and requirements identified in the current Certificate of Conformance and Product Compliance Schedule/s. Project-specific regulatory requirements still apply. Testing and inspection remain valuable forms of evidence; the appropriate pathway depends on the applicable requirements.
Independently assessed · Scope mattersJASANZ-accredited
JASANZ-accredited
product certification
Accreditation independently assesses CSi’s competence and impartiality for activities within its accredited scope. CSi certifies the product; JASANZ accredits the certification body.
Check the JASANZ Register ↗https://register.jasanz.orgYour PAS-Mark pathway
From the first conversation
to continuing conformity.
Six clear stages. The assessment activities are tailored to the product, applicable requirements and certification programme.
- 01
Enquire & define scope
Product, intended use, markets, manufacturing sites and relevant standards.
- 02
Apply & submit evidence
Application, technical information, existing reports and manufacturing details.
- 03
Evaluate & assess
CSi reviews technical evidence, confirms additional testing and conducts an on-site factory audit of manufacturing processes and quality controls against the applicable requirements.
- 04
Review & decide
Independent review and an impartial certification decision.
- 05
Issue & authorise
Certificate of Conformance, Product Compliance Schedule/s and authorised mark use.
- 06
Maintain & review
Continuing surveillance, relevant changes and recertification.
Certification follows a positive decision and completion of the applicable agreements. Submitting an application does not guarantee certification.
Inside the factory assessment
Look at the controls
behind consistent production.
The on-site audit examines the manufacturing arrangements required by the scheme, including:
- The Product Quality Plan and production controls
- Batch inspection, testing and release records
- Product identification and traceability
- Control of measuring and test equipment
- Nonconforming products and corrective action
Required corrective actions must be addressed before a positive certification decision can be made.
Know what stands behind the mark
Know exactly what
your certification covers.
The current Certificate of Conformance and associated Product Compliance Schedule/s must be read together.
They explain what is certified, against which requirements and under what conditions. A logo alone does not establish that a particular model or use is covered.
Verify certification ↗Search using the CSi licence number. If you cannot find the record, contact CSi with the licence number and/or company name.
Products made here. Products made overseas.
Build your evidence around
the market you intend to supply.
AUSTRALIA
Supporting an NCC evidence pathway
A current certificate from a JASANZ-accredited product certification body can provide a recognised form of NCC evidence of suitability when relevant to the product and proposed building work.
The PAS-Mark certificate and Product Compliance Schedule/s must address the relevant product, requirements, performance and conditions. Responsible project parties must establish suitability for the intended use.
ABCB guidance on assessment methods ↗NEW ZEALAND
Evidence for a Building Code case
PAS-Mark certification and supporting technical evidence can help substantiate a product’s conformity with the requirements relied upon for its intended use.
PAS-Mark is not New Zealand CodeMark and does not require automatic acceptance. The building consent authority considers whether the complete evidence establishes reasonable grounds for compliance.
MBIE guidance on ways to comply ↗Certification is not approval of an entire building or every installation. PAS-Mark does not replace mandatory WaterMark certification where that scheme applies. Official guidance links open in a new tab.
A pathway shaped around your product
Can’t see your industry?
Start a conversation.
CSi accepts enquiries across a broad range of non-electrical products. The sectors shown are examples for review, not a blanket statement of accredited scope.
Application review confirms the certification requirements, accredited scope, evaluation needs and technical competence required. Where needed, suitably qualified auditors and technical experts may be engaged and authorised through CSi’s management system.
CSi retains responsibility for its certification process and decisions. Availability is confirmed after review.
- Glass, glazing & fenestration
- Plumbing & drainage products and water appliances
- Building & construction products
- PPE & workplace safety
- Fire, security & protective products
- Transport, automotive & marine products
- Industrial & infrastructure products
- Pools, spas & recreational safety products
Start with what you already know
What to send
with your enquiry.
Manufacturers, brand owners, importers and suppliers can enquire. Applicants need sufficient authority and control over the product and its manufacture to meet ongoing scheme requirements.
- Product descriptions, models and intended uses
- Intended Australian and/or New Zealand use, and other target markets
- Relevant standards or specifications, if known
- Drawings, existing reports and technical information
- Manufacturing locations and quality-control arrangements
- Previous certification details, where applicable
Not sure which standard applies? Send a brief product description so CSi can review the proposed pathway.
Your questions, answered
Practical answers before you apply.
How much will certification cost, and how long will it take?
The proposal depends on the product range, applicable requirements, manufacturing locations, available evidence, additional testing and any corrective actions. Ask CSi to explain initial assessment, surveillance, changes and recertification costs. A completion date cannot be confirmed before the work is understood.
Can we use existing test reports?
CSi reviews relevance, laboratory recognition, the standard and edition, the samples tested and whether the reports represent the proposed certified products. Reports do not automatically cover every model or configuration. Additional evidence or testing may be required.
Can products made overseas be certified?
Manufacturing location alone does not determine eligibility. The product, manufacturing controls, access for assessment and ongoing arrangements must meet the applicable requirements. Importers and brand owners need appropriate authority and cooperation from their manufacturers.
Can one certificate cover a product family?
A proposed family is evaluated against the scheme’s requirements and the available evidence. Similar appearance or a shared brand is not enough to establish coverage. CSi confirms the assessed models, configurations and limitations in the certification documents.
What happens after certification is granted?
Maintain the approved controls and records, complete required surveillance, use the mark only as authorised and meet renewal obligations. Surveillance activities and frequency follow the applicable certification programme. Notify CSi before changes that could affect conformity.
What if we add a model, change materials or move factories?
Contact CSi before implementing changes that could affect certification. Product design, components, materials, suppliers, manufacturing controls and sites may require further evaluation, testing or a certification decision. Coverage does not automatically extend to a changed product or site.
Does PAS-Mark automatically approve a product for every project?
No. Read the certificate and Product Compliance Schedule/s against the requirements and intended use of the particular project. Applicable legislation, design, installation conditions and approval-authority requirements still apply.
When can we use the PAS-Mark logo?
Only following certification and authorisation, for products within the current certified scope, and in accordance with CSi’s mark-use requirements. Follow the controlled scheme documents and notify CSi if you are unsure about a proposed claim or marking.
Your next step
Ready to discuss
your product?
Tell us what you manufacture or supply, where it is made and where you intend to sell it.
What happens after you enquire?
CSi reviews your enquiry → A scheme specialist contacts you → Scope and evidence requirements are discussed → CSi provides the appropriate application material.