Better Regulation
The impact of new and existing regulation on retailers cannot be underestimated. The more time that is spent in form filling means less time for retailers to spend in their shops. ACS continues to lobby to ensure that existing regulatory burdens are alleviated and new policy proposals do not place disproportionate or inappropriate burdens on convenience store operators.
The UK’s commitment to reduce regulation has also been matched by the European Union who have set a target of a 25% reduction by 2012. This will be achieved through better impact assessments for new legislation, simplifying current legislation and re-drafting pending legislation to ensure that it is as easy to comply with as possible.
The Better Regulation Executive in the UK is tasked with reducing regulation and looks for views from business on what regulations could be simplified to reduce the burden on businesses. You can submit ideas at http://www.betterregulation.gov.uk/
Download ACS recent consultation documents below: