European Commission 19 May 2015, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Better Regulation Guidelines

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This Commission Staff Working Document (SWD(2015) 111 final), issued by the European Commission on 19 May 2015, establishes binding Better Regulation Guidelines governing the full EU policy cycle, including planning, impact assessment, stakeholder consultation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, applicable to all Commission officials preparing or managing legislative and non-legislative initiatives. Key mandatory requirements include political validation prior to commencing preparatory work, a positive opinion from the Regulatory Scrutiny Board before interservice consultation on impact assessments, a minimum 12-week internet-based public consultation for initiatives subject to impact assessment or evaluation, and the preparation of implementation plans for major directives. The Guidelines replace prior standalone guidance instruments and are complemented by a non-binding Better Regulation Toolbox, with the Secretariat-General responsible for oversight, quality control, and publication of associated documents.AI