Colombia takes a key step in the protection of consumers. The new standard of the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce establishes The requirements that new electric power meters must meet of residential use, both imported and national manufacturing, before being marketed in the country. What are the 3 outstanding aspects of regulation?
Among the most important aspects that the new electric power meters must meet, they stand out:
1. Minimum requirements of accuracy and performanceincluding the tolerances allowed to ensure reliable measurements.
2. Mandatory Conformity Evaluation before import or marketing in the Colombian territory.
3. Mandatory Registration in the Legal Metrology Information System (SIMEL), which will allow the authorities to monitor more rigorous of these devices.
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In addition, the SIC granted A transition period of 12 months as of January 5, 2026 so that manufacturers, importers and marketers can adjust their processes and meet the new standards.
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What looking for this measure? More precision, less claims
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The regulation, which enters into force on January 5, 2026,It claims only to the new devices that are manufactured or distributed as of that date. It does not impose changes to already installed meters or generates new obligations for current service users.
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According to the SIC, this regulation constitutes a milestone in terms of consumer protection, since it guarantees that electrical measurement instruments comply with technical criteria that ensure precise and reliable billing. This translates into:
– Collection adjusted to real consumption.
– Reduction of controversies by measurement errors.
– Greater trust among users and service providers.
The standard adopts international standards recommended by the International Organization of Legal Metrology (IIML) and aligns with successful practices implemented in other countries, with the aim of improving the quality of the service and reducing claims.
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