Putting Technology to the Test

ETV Canada independently verifies the performance claims of innovative environmental technologies, giving purchasers, regulators and developers a credible basis for decision-making.

Process

Four clear steps to your ETV verification status

120+

technologies verified through the program

$0

initial screening fee to check eligibility

3 years

verification validity before renewal

ISO 14034

aligned with the international ETV standard

1. Online Screening Application

Start with a free screening application to determine whether your technology is eligible for ETV verification and identify the next steps.

To qualify, your technology must:

Be an environmental technology.
Have a measurable performance claim that meets applicable minimum Canadian standards and/or national guidelines for its intended use.
Be commercially available or ready for full-scale application.
Have intellectual property owned by you, or written permission from the owner to proceed with verification.

What happens after you apply?

We review your application to assess eligibility, determine whether verification is feasible, and identify and resolve any potential conflicts of interest. A representative will contact you within 5–10 days of receiving your application to discuss eligibility and next steps. There is no charge for the screening review.

At this stage, we also discuss the appropriate testing approach for your technology:

Use existing test data: Data must be generated by a third party, be no more than five years old, and meet ETV’s data quality requirements.
Generate new test data: Work with a third-party testing organization to develop a suitable test plan and carry out the required testing.

2. Formal Application

Once your technology is confirmed eligible, submit a formal application with the supporting data that will be used to verify your performance claim.

A non-refundable application fee of $1,500 CAD applies. You will also sign a contract outlining the verification services to be provided.

3. Verification

The verification body reviews your test data to confirm it meets the requirements for verification. If the data is suitable, it is then analyzed to determine whether it supports your technology’s performance claim.

4. Award

Once your performance claim is verified, you become an ETV Graduate and receive:

A licence agreement to use the ETV logo.
A final Verification Report.
A Technology Fact Sheet outlining the conditions under which your technology’s performance was verified.
A Verification Certificate.

Your verification is valid for three years. To keep it active, you must renew it at the end of this period. Renewal confirms that no significant changes have been made to your technology that could affect its verified performance.

Protocols & Procedures

General Verification Protocol

Understand how performance claims are assessed. The General Verification Protocol establishes the criteria and procedures that Verification Entities follow to deliver consistent, rigorous evaluations.

General Test Protocol

Build a strong foundation for verification. The General Test Protocol guides technology providers and testing organizations in producing accurate, reliable and reproducible data that meet ETV’s quality requirements.

Technology-Specific Protocols

Developed where a need for technology-specific testing guidance was identified, these protocols reflect stakeholder consultation and consensus on test parameters, conditions and procedures.