Technical Regulation
/ˈtɛknɪkəl ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal instrument that lays down specific technical requirements to be fulfilled by products, processes, or services to protect public interests such as health, safety, and the environment.
The government issued a technical regulation requiring all electrical appliances to meet safety standards.
Forms
- technical regulation
- technical regulations
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Commentary
Technical regulations differ from voluntary standards in that compliance is legally binding; drafters should clearly distinguish technical regulations from non-binding guidelines.
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