Regulatory research

Authors

  • Altair S. de Assis Universidade Federal Fluminense – IM - GMA Author
  • Carlos Augusto Azevedo INMETRO Author
  • Mauricio M. Reche INMETRO Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3395/vd.v1n2.15

Keywords:

regulation, regulamentation, normatization, regulatory research, Brazilian regulatory agencies

Abstract

We present in this paper the concept, importance, and scope of research into the regulatory framework of regulation and legislation, with a particular focus on legislation related to legal metrology. This study also describes a comparative analysis of the various forms of regulation and the associated regulatory research, with the ultimate goal of better defining the concept and to validate the need to have research groups within a country’s regulatory bodies.
Based on this work, we conclude that regulatory research is a key factor in the success of any regulatory body’s activities. Such research helps to avoid the creation of absurd or impractical regulatory barriers to a country’s technological development, or worse, to permit “orphans,” that is, technologies that are outside regulatory control, as is currently the case. Indeed, for a country to have a robust technological infrastructure, especially if it is still a developing country, strong and competent regulatory control is essential. However, this must be balanced by an atmosphere that fosters continuous and consistent technological innovation, and such development must also be self-sustainable from economic, social, and environmental viewpoints.

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Published

2013-05-29

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How to Cite

Regulatory research. (2013). Health Surveillance under Debate: Society, Science & Technology , 1(2), 16-21. https://doi.org/10.3395/vd.v1n2.15

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