Further information on regulation in general is available from the Cabinet Office Regulatory Impact Unit. Other DTI web pages of interest Competition and Markets Group provides information about DTI's work programme on company law, competition policy, consumer affairs and employment relations. It supports the foundation of accredited certification, calibration and inspection that reduces the need for UK suppliers to be assessed by each of its customers. Mutual recognition, at European and international level, further reduces the need for multiple assessment of suppliers and consequently helps to reduce trade barriers. Standards and Technical Regulations Directorate aims to secure a standards, testing and certification infrastructure which meets the needs of UK industry.
Information is provided through a series of Product Standards booklets.
DTI Publications provides details of current publications and how to order copies copies on-line. External sites of interest DTI is not responsible for the content of external sites Direct Access Government provides guidance on regulations issued by other Government Departments. Some of the regulatory guidance refers to legislation, such as Parliamentary Acts and Statutory Instruments. Copies of these can be obtained from Her Majesty's Stationery Office .