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2005-11-16 Weights and Measures Inspection Services
Effective January 1, 2007, initial inspections of scales, gasoline dispensers and other types of measurement systems used in any trade sector, must be acquired from Measurement Canada authorized service providers. In cases where there are fewer than two authorized service providers, capable of providing the type of inspection service required, in the province in which the measurement system is to be inspected, Measurement Canada will continue to provide the service. For initial inspections required outside of the provinces (i.e. Northwest Territories), Measurement Canada will only provide the service if there are fewer than two authorized service providers in the adjoining provinces who typically provide these types of services in these locations.
Authorized service providers may be accredited or registered by Measurement Canada. A list of Accredited Service Providers and Registered Service Providers can be found on Measurement Canada’s internet site.
The use of Measurement Canada authorized service providers to provide initial inspection services is in keeping with our commitment to focus Measurement Canada resources on establishing rules and requirements related to measurement, investigating occurrences of suspected inaccurate measurement, and monitoring the performance of authorized service providers and of the marketplace. Authorized service providers will increasingly perform inspections on Measurement Canada's behalf.
New Voluntary Certification Program
In April 2006, Measurement Canada will launch a new voluntary periodic certification program for measurement systems used in the retail food, dairy, downstream petroleum and retail petroleum sectors. This program is being launched in advance of mandatory periodic certification requirements and in response to recommendations received from stakeholders during extensive consultations in these sectors. All inspections under the voluntary periodic certification program, and the subsequent mandatory program, will be conducted by authorized service providers.
Further information will be available from Measurement Canada in the coming months.
Want more information? Please contact your local Measurement Canada district office.
Alan E. Johnston
President
Measurement Canada
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