Short answer
Yes, in most cases. Electrical and gas equipment used in Canada has to be certified by an accredited body, shown by a mark such as CSA, cUL or cETLus, and many health inspectors look for a food-equipment sanitation mark such as NSF. Check the data plate or listing for Canadian marks before you buy, especially on imported equipment.
A small 'c' beside a mark, as in cUL or cETLus, means the product was certified to Canadian standards. A mark with only 'us' covers the United States and is not a Canadian approval, so your provincial electrical or gas safety authority may not accept it; a unit with a US-only listing may need a field evaluation or special inspection before it can be used, which adds cost and delay.
Sanitation marks such as NSF show that the materials, design and construction were evaluated against a food equipment standard, including how easily the food-contact surfaces can be cleaned. Health units vary in what they ask for, so check with your local public health unit if you are unsure.
Updated · By Norpex