protected standards
[prəˈtɛktəd ˈstændərdz]
nounpl: protected standards
normas protegidas
1. Established benchmarks, criteria, or specifications that are legally safeguarded or shielded from being altered, reduced, or eliminated
The protected standards for food safety ensure that all products meet minimum health requirements.
As normas protegidas de segurança alimentar garantem que todos os produtos atendam aos requisitos mínimos de saúde.
2. Quality benchmarks in labor, environmental, or trade contexts that are defended through legislation or international agreements
The agreement includes protected standards for worker rights and environmental protection.
O acordo inclui normas protegidas para direitos trabalhistas e proteção ambiental.
3. Regulatory requirements that cannot be lowered or compromised in compliance frameworks
Building codes maintain protected standards to ensure structural safety.
Os códigos de construção mantêm normas protegidas para garantir a segurança estrutural.
The concept of 'protected standards' is particularly important in Brazil's regulatory framework, especially in labor law (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho) where certain worker protections are considered non-negotiable. In the USA, similar concepts appear in OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and labor law. The term reflects a commitment to preventing a 'race to the bottom' in safety, environmental, and labor protections.
Related Idioms & Phrases
maintain protected standards
uphold protected standards
enforce protected standards
set protected standards
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