STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS PRESENTATION TO PASC XXX 26 April 2007

STANDARDS ALTERNATIVE TO REGULATION Standards offer an alternative to introducing regulation, particularly where a sector is subject to rapid change and legislation may lag. Standards are less burdensome to business – because they grow from close consultation with affected sectors – while still providing essential assurance to small business and consumers.

INITIATIVES FOR ENGAGEMENT Case studies Economic benefit studies Toolkit Forums Benefits of Standards

TOOLKIT FOR REGULATION Standardization Guide on Preparation of Standards for Legislative Adoption Preliminary Impact Assessment at Project Initiation Stage Link into Regulators approval process Coordinating Publication with Referencing in Legislation Position standard within legislative framework Assist Regulator with Regulatory Impact Assessment

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