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Measurement Canada's Authorized Service ProvidersTo access any of the PDF documents included in this page, please use this free Adobe Acrobat Reader as needed Measurement Canada's Authorized Service Providers Program, in PDF format, 176 KB
What is an Authorized Service Provider? An Authorized Service Provider is an organization that can inspect and certify devices on behalf of the Government of Canada. Organizations must meet the requirements of either the Accreditation Program or the Registration Program. Before these Alternate Service Delivery programs were developed, inspection duties were performed only by Measurement Canada staff. Is the Accreditation or the Registration Program best suited for my organization? Both programs enable private sector organizations to inspect and certify measuring devices. Accredited organizations must implement and maintain a quality assurance system. They can certify any device under the scope of their accreditation regardless of the trade sector that the device is used in. For example, if the organization is accredited for the certification of truck scales, it can offer its services to the pulp and paper industry, the petroleum industry, or the grain industry. Registered organizations do not need a quality system and can only certify devices for specific trade sectors. The decision for an organization to opt for accreditation or registration will depend on the sector in which the organization is or wants to get involved in and the investment in resources that it is ready to make. How are Authorized Service Providers monitored by Measurement Canada? In order to facilitate compliance, Measurement Canada monitors Authorized Service Providers to ensure that the terms, conditions and requirements of the applicable program are being met. Audits, evaluations of technicians, and follow-up inspections are performed to determine that the work done by Authorized Service Providers is acceptable. What are the benefits for Authorized Service Providers?
What are the benefits for Measurement Canada? The activity of overseeing the work of Authorized Service Providers is less costly and time-consuming than inspections and therefore allows Measurement Canada to re-direct its freed-up resources to areas that require more intervention. Who is eligible to become Accredited or Registered by Measurement Canada? Each program has special eligibility criteria. Generally speaking, most incorporated companies in Canada, the United States, and Mexico are eligible. How do I apply?
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