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A standard approved as a National Standard of Canada by a CGSB standards committee, with any modifications from the standard identified. The adopted standard may be republished or endorsed.
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Table 1: Petroleum and related products
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-3.0 14.3 Standard test method for the identification of components in automotive gasoline using gas chromatography January 2022 Corrigendum (August 2023)
CAN/CGSB-3.0 18.5 Methods of testing petroleum and associated products—Test for ethyl mercaptan odorant in propane, field method August  2015
(Reaffirmed standard September 2020)
n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.0 19.5 Method of testing petroleum and associated products—Determination of lead in automotive gasoline (atomic absorption) May 2011
(Reaffirmed standard April 2022)
n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.0 28.8 Method of testing petroleum and associated products—Visual haze rating of liquid fuels October 2020 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.0 60.32 Methods of testing petroleum and associated products: standard test method for determination of the corrosiveness to silver of gasoline, middle distillate fuels and oxygenated fuels using silver wool—rapid ultrasonic method. March 2024 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.0 140.1 Method of testing petroleum and associated products - low temperature flow test for diesel fuels October 2022 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.0 142.0 Methods of testing petroleum and associated products—cold soak filter blocking tendency of biodiesel (B100). March 2024 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.2 Heating fuel oil July 2023 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.3 Kerosene March 2024 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.5 Automotive gasoline October 2021 (Amendment No 1 – September 2022) Corrigendum (August 2023)
CAN/CGSB-3.11 Naval distillate fuel February 2022 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.14 Propane for fuel purposes August 2023 Corrigendum (March 2024)
CAN/CGSB-3.22 Wide-cut type aviation turbine fuel (grade JET B) September 2012
(Reaffirmed standard September 2022)
n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.23 Aviation turbine fuel (grades JET A and JET A-1) October 2023 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.24 Aviation turbine fuel (military grades F-34, F-37 and F-44) October 2023 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.27 Naphtha fuel March 2018
(Reaffirmed March 2023)
n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.511 Oxygenated automotive gasoline containing ethanol (E1-E10 and E11-E15) October 2021 (Amendment No 1 – September 2022) Corrigendum (August 2023)
CAN/CGSB-3.512 Automotive ethanol fuel (E50-E85 and E20-E25) September 2023 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.516 Denatured fuel ethanol for use in automotive spark-ignition fuels
Amendment No. 1
June 2022 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.517 Diesel Fuel February 2020 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.520 Diesel Fuel Containing Low Levels of Biodiesel (B1-B5) February 2020 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.522 Diesel fuel containing biodiesel (B6-B20) February 2020 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.524- Biodiesel (B100) for blending in middle distillate fuels September 2022 n/a
CAN/CGSB-3.1000 Vapour control systems in gasoline distribution networks January 2024 n/a
Table 2: Textiles
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.5 Textile test methods—Flame resistance - 45° angle test – One-second flame impingement January 2023 n/a
CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.6 Textile test methods—Flame resistance of soft floor coverings November 2023 n/a
CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.7 Textile test methods—Combustion resistance of mattresses – Cigarette test January 2023 n/a
CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 58-2019 Textile test methods—Dimensional change in domestic laundering of textiles October 2019 (reaffirmed August 2024) n/a
Table 3: Glass and related products
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-12.1 Safety Glazing February 2022 n/a
CAN/CGSB-12.8 Insulating glass units May 2017 (Reaffirmed standard January 2022) n/a
Table 4: Food
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-32.310 December 2020 Corrigendum
(March 2021)
CAN/CGSB-32.311 December 2020 Corrigendum
(March 2021)
CAN/CGSB-32.312 Organic production systems: Aquaculture—General principles, management standards and permitted substances lists February 2018
(Reaffirmed standard February 2023)
n/a
CAN/CGSB-32.315 Voluntary labelling and advertising of foods that are and are not products of genetic engineering April 2004 (Reaffirmed standard May 2021) n/a
Table 5: Packaging and packaging materials
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-43.123 Aerosol containers and gas cartridges for transport of dangerous goods April 2022 Corrigendum (June 2022)
CAN/CGSB-43.125 Packaging of Category A and Category B infectious substances (Class 6.2) and clinical, (bio) medical or regulated medical waste November 2021 n/a
CAN/CGSB-43.126 Reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair of drums for the transportation of dangerous goods July 2019 (Reaffirmed March 2024) n/a
CAN/CGSB-43.145 Design, manufacture and use of large packagings for the transportation of dangerous goods, classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, and 9 April 2024 n/a
CAN/CGSB-43.146 Design, manufacture and use of intermediate bulk containers for the transportation of dangerous goods, classes 3,4,5,6.1,8 and 9 March 2022 n/a
CAN/CGSB-43.147 Containers for transport of dangerous goods by rail March 2023 n/a
CAN/CGSB-43.149 Ton containers for the transportation of dangerous goods April 2023 n/a
CAN/CGSB-43.150 Design, manufacture and use of UN Standardized drums, jerricans, boxes, bags, combination packaging, composite packaging and other packagings for the transport of dangerous goods, classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8, and 9 April 2020 October 2022
CAN/CGSB-43.151 Packaging, handling, offering for transport and transport of explosives (class 1) April 2024 n/a
Table 6: Non-destructive testing
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-48.9712 ISO 9712, IDT Non-destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel (ISO 9712, IDT) October 2022 n/a
Table 7: Membrane Barriers and Related Building Construction Products
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-51.34 Polyethylene sheet for use in building construction – Material specification July 2022 n/a
Table 8: Office supplies
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-53.148 Remanufactured Toner Cartridges October 2017 (Reaffirmed October 2022) n/a
Table 9: Marine safety devices
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-65.17 Helicopter passenger transportation suit systems December 2020 Corrigendum (August 2021)
Table 10: Micrographics and image management
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-72.34 Electronic Records as Documentary Evidence June 2024  
Table 11: National Flag of Canada
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-98.1 National flag of Canada (outdoor use) February 2023 n/a
CAN/CGSB-98.2 National flag of Canada (indoor use) February 2023 n/a
CAN/CGSB-98.3 National flag of Canada (One-event-only use) February 2023 n/a
Table 12: Interpretation systems
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-131.10 Translation Services March 2017
(Reaffirmed November 2021)
n/a
Table 13: Security personnel
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-133.1 Security Officers and Security Officer Supervisors September 2017 (Reaffirmed standard September 2022) n/a
Table 14: Wire fencing
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-138.1 Fabric for chain link fence May 2019
(Reaffirmed May 2024)
n/a
CAN/CGSB-138.2 Steel framework for chain link fence May 2019
(Reaffirmed May 2024)
n/a
CAN/CGSB-138.3 Installation of chain link fence May 2019
(Reaffirmed May 2024)
n/a
CAN/CGSB-138.4 Gates for chain link fence May 2019
(Reaffirmed May 2024)
n/a
Table 15: Performance of Buildings
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-149.12-2024 Radon mitigation options for existing buildings September 2024 n/a
CAN/CGSB-149.10 Determination of the airtightness of building envelopes by the fan depressurization method June 2024 n/a
CAN/CGSB-149.11 Radon control options for new construction in low-rise residential buildings June 2024 n/a
Table 16: Protective clothing
CGSB reference Title Document published on Amendment or corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-155.22 Fireline workwear for wildland firefighters May 2019
(reaffirmed standard July 2024)
n/a
CAN/CGSB/CSA-Z1610 Protection of First Responders from Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Events (for a copy of the standard, please contact Canadian Standards Association (CSA)) March 2011
(Reaffirmed standard March 2021)
n/a
CAN/CGSB/CSA-Z1640 Personal protective equipment for investigating and dismantling clandestine drug laboratories (for a copy of the standard, please contact Canadian Standards Association (CSA)) March 2018 (Reaffirmed standard March 2023) n/a
Table 17: Tents
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-182.1-2020 Flammability and labelling requirements for tents April 2020 Corrigendum No. 1 (June 2024)
Table 18: Competencies
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-192.3 Transportation of dangerous goods – training, assessment and competency November 2020 n/a
Table 19: Portable fuel containers
CGSB Reference Title Document published on Amendment or Corrigendum published on
CAN/CGSB-207.1 Control of evaporative emissions from portable fuel containers April 2021 n/a
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