regulatory delay
[ˌreɡ.jə.lə.tɔr.i dɪˈleɪ]
nounpl: regulatory delays
atraso regulatório
1. A postponement or hold-up in the approval, implementation, or execution of a process due to regulatory requirements, compliance procedures, or government agency review
The pharmaceutical company faced a regulatory delay in launching their new drug because the FDA required additional clinical trial data.
A empresa farmacêutica enfrentou um atraso regulatório no lançamento de seu novo medicamento porque a FDA exigiu dados adicionais de ensaios clínicos.
2. A time period during which a business project, product launch, or legal process is suspended pending regulatory approval or compliance clearance
The startup experienced a three-month regulatory delay before receiving the necessary licensing permits.
A startup enfrentou um atraso regulatório de três meses antes de receber as licenças necessárias.
In Brazil, regulatory delays are a common concern in business sectors like pharmaceuticals, finance, and energy. The term reflects the complexities of navigating federal and state regulatory bodies (ANVISA for health products, CVM for securities, ANP for petroleum). In the USA, it's frequently discussed in relation to FDA, SEC, and EPA approvals. The concept is integral to business planning and financial forecasting in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught in regulatory red tape
stuck in the regulatory pipeline
waiting for regulatory clearance
held up by bureaucracy
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