Regulations and Exemptions

Q2.  Is SMS a return to prescriptive regulation?

No. SMS is inherently performance based. The only prescriptive elements are certain reporting relationships and the basic requirements themselves. Organizations have a wide range of options for compliance, and are encouraged to identify the best means of compliance to meet their individual circumstances. In fact, the system should not be static, but should be continually evolving in response to changing needs.

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