Authorized Service Providers

Authorized service providers (ASPs) are organizations recognized by Measurement Canada to perform inspection and certification activities under the Weights and Measures Act or the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act.

This section provides key information for authorized service providers, including how to submit inspection results, request the calibration of measurement standards, and access field inspection manuals, technical resources, and the ASP Newsletter.

Most requested

Services and information

Calibration

Request calibration of standards, conditions and standards, Calibration Laboratory Assessment Service and other resources.

Accreditation, registration and technical training

Details on the accreditation and registration programs, mandatory training requirements and training resources.

Compliance policy

Measurement Canada's approach to oversight of authorized service providers.

Compliance and enforcement for weighing and measuring devices

Compliance expectations and what happens when devices or practices don't meet legal requirements.

Enforcement policy for weighing and measuring devices

Guidance with respect to the actions ASPs are expected to take to support Measurement Canada examination programs and enforcement activities.

Certification requirements and recommended practices

Certification criteria and recommended practices for electricity and gas standards used to certify measuring devices.

Examination sticker order form

Order examination stickers to mark devices that have been inspected and certified by a Measurement Canada authorized service provider.

Authorized service providers' newsletter

Past issues of the ASP newsletter.

Bulletins

A list of bulletins and what they apply to.

Recommended certification frequencies for devices

How often businesses should consider re-certifying their devices—even when not legally required—to maintain accuracy and reduce the risk of non compliance.