I have two points. First, remember that things like cell phones are also IoT. Laptops are IoT. So make sure that your regulations make sense for all IoT and make sure they apply to all IoT.
Second, I tend to be libertarian. I'd prefer less regulation, not more. So if your concerns are about security update timeframes, I like your idea to treat it more like "Best if used by" labeling. That is, if somebody wants to bake some bread without any preservatives that should be consumed within 24 hours, that's ok. You don't force any lifetime. You just have that lifetime clearly displayed on the packaging.
Some people would prefer bread that "expires" sooner than later. It could become a badge of honor. Likewise, a cell phone or mesh router that "expires" later than sooner could become a badge of honor. It could become a thing. It could be a feature that affects sales.
Keep the regulation as light as possible and be smart about it so that it can still accomplish your desire. Give the labels some standard presentation and prominence like Nutrition Facts. I think it is a great idea.
Second, I tend to be libertarian. I'd prefer less regulation, not more. So if your concerns are about security update timeframes, I like your idea to treat it more like "Best if used by" labeling. That is, if somebody wants to bake some bread without any preservatives that should be consumed within 24 hours, that's ok. You don't force any lifetime. You just have that lifetime clearly displayed on the packaging.
Some people would prefer bread that "expires" sooner than later. It could become a badge of honor. Likewise, a cell phone or mesh router that "expires" later than sooner could become a badge of honor. It could become a thing. It could be a feature that affects sales.
Keep the regulation as light as possible and be smart about it so that it can still accomplish your desire. Give the labels some standard presentation and prominence like Nutrition Facts. I think it is a great idea.