regulatory authority

• Organisme officiel ou autorité publique chargée de surveiller, de contrôler ou de faire respecter les règles et les normes dans un secteur ou une industrie donnés.

An official organization or government body responsible for supervising, controlling, or enforcing rules and standards within a specific industry or sector.

1. Government oversight bodyB2formal

   A public organization or government agency responsible for exercising autonomous authority over some area of human activity in a regulatory or supervisory capacity.

   autorité de régulation

   • The regulatory authority approved the new drug for public use.
   • Financial regulatory authorities monitor banks to ensure stability.
   • The company was fined by the regulatory authority for violating safety standards.

2. Industry watchdogB2formal

   An entity that sets and enforces rules and standards within a specific industry or sector.

   autorité de régulation

   • The telecommunications regulatory authority issued new guidelines for internet providers.
   • Energy regulatory authorities oversee electricity and gas markets.
   • The regulatory authority conducted an audit of the company's compliance procedures.