Vehicle Compliance and Certification for the Canadian CMVSS marketplace

My name is Paul Murphy and I specialize in guiding U.S. recreational vehicles (RV's), specialty vehicle and trailer manufacturers through the process. I give you access to the experience and knowledge needed to assist in organizing your compliance program and packages to meet Transport Canada's needs and enter the Canadian market. . In reality, this is the same information that is required and can be requested by the U.S. regulatory authority, The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

Both the U.S. and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Acts require motor vehicles and regulated items of motor vehicle equipment manufactured for sale be certified as compliant with all applicable Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations ("CMVSR") and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards ("CMVSS") by the manufacturer or alterer. Type approval is not applicable for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment sold. Instead, a “self-certification” process is in place, which requires the manufacturer to certify the vehicle or equipment as complying with the applicable CMVSS. The Vehicle Safety Act requires the exercise of “reasonable care” in issuing the certification of compliance with safety standards. The only way to exercise that reasonable care is to confirm compliance with the applicable standards by testing where included and maintain that confirmation through an ongoing compliance program.

As a manufacturer exporting your product to the Canadian market you need to confirm 3 things;

1) That you as a manufacturer/convertor have an active and ongoing compliance program in place to self-certify your products,

2) That you have current and appropriate documentation and testing to support your declaration of compliance to the applicable CMVSS (Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards), and

3) That you have the ability to initiate and manage product recalls if required.

The biggest hurdle is clear and organized documentation. I organize your data into a structured electronic document that is easy to maintain and update.

The compliance package really is a useful and needed investment for manufacturers. It’s a true affirmation of how professional your operation is and the quality and care you build into every unit.

How will I help you?

I will review your current compliance program and documentation to ensure that it meets your current needs and identify improvements that can be made.

I will help guide you through and restructure your compliance program and documentation package, so you can respond to regulators in a timely and efficient way.

I will ensure that you are prepared to respond to and handle any potential recalls the may occur.

I will oversee your compliance program, your ongoing compliance testing and maintain your documentation package.

I will provide quick and cost effective access to qualified test facilities.

I can also take on the responsibility and act as your Canadian Importer of Record.

Contact me today by phone, by email or even by Skype to discuss how I can help you!

Paul Murphy - CMVSS.COM Specialist

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Email	CMVSS.COM
Phone	1-866-994-6559 1-204-785-2268
Fax	1-204-480-4358
Mailing Address	BOX 66 SELKIRK MB R1A 2B1 CANADA

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