Should New Software Standards Apply to Gas Pumps, Electricity Meters, and Scales?
Official title: Consultation on proposed harmonized requirements for the evaluation of software in software-controlled measuring devices
Why This Matters
Ever wonder if the gas pump is actually giving you what you paid for? Or if your electricity meter is accurate? Software now controls most of these measuring devices. These rules determine whether that software can be trusted. For most Canadians, this is invisible—but manufacturers and utilities will feel the impact directly.
What Could Change
New software evaluation requirements would replace existing specifications for electricity and gas meters. Manufacturers would need to meet international standards (OIML D31) to get devices approved for trade in Canada. The approval process for software-controlled measuring devices would become more standardized.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed software evaluation requirements clear and practical for manufacturers?
- Do the harmonized requirements adequately address software integrity in measuring devices?
- Are there concerns with aligning Canadian requirements to international OIML D31 standards?
How to Participate
- Review the current specifications for software-controlled electricity and gas metering devices in S-EG-05 to understand what's changing.
- Send your written comments to mcfeedback-retroactionmc@ised-isde.gc.ca. Include the document title, specific section references, your concerns, and suggested changes.
Submit Your Input
Tips for Your Submission
- Include the title and references to relevant sections or subsections of the document
- Provide details of any concerns with the content
- Suggest specific changes to address your concerns
Questions Being Asked (2)
- What concerns do you have with the content of the proposed harmonized requirements?
- What changes would you suggest to address your concerns?