réglementés

Réglementés is the adjective formed from règlementer. In general, "réglementé" describes goods, activities, or professionals that are governed by formal rules issued by public authorities. The corresponding noun "la réglementation" refers to the system of rules itself. The term is used to designate things that cannot be marketed, practiced, or used without compliance with defined standards, licenses, or restrictions.

The regulatory framework is usually composed of laws, decrees, orders, and technical standards set by government agencies or regulatory commissions. Compliance typically involves obtaining authorization, meeting safety or quality requirements, proper labeling and packaging, reporting to authorities, and periodic inspections. Non-compliance can lead to penalties, fines, or suspension of licenses.

Examples of regulated domains include medicines and medical devices, alcohol and tobacco products, firearms, cosmetics, financial services and markets, energy and utilities, and transportation. In each sector, the scope of regulation and the authorities involved vary across jurisdictions, but share the aim of protecting public health, safety, the environment, consumer rights, and market integrity. The term also appears in discussions about regulatory reform, where authorities seek to adjust the intensity, coverage, or costs of regulation to balance public interests with economic efficiency.

Etymology: from régler, réglement, with the suffix -é; widely used in French administrative language.