What will happen when the Weights and Measures Act is amended to make periodic certifications mandatory?
The process for implementing mandatory certification periods for measuring devices will be determined once Parliamentary approval to establish this requirement is obtained. It is likely that the certification sticker will be modified to state “device must be recertified before” or words to this effect. The statement on the inspection certificate will also likely indicate the required next date of certification. The process to amend the Weights and Measures Act will take three to five years. Measurement Canada will keep stakeholders informed of the progress of this initiative through its Web site. Businesses who wish more information Authorized service providers may direct business owners to the nearest district office of Measurement Canada. Glossary of Terms Certification – Certification involves completion of a certificate of inspection and affixing a certification sticker on a measuring device which meets the requirements of the Weights and Measures Act, Regulations, and all related
