Regulatory Inspector Gifts

Volkswagen Scandal

"We have the state insurance inspector at ten, the FDA inspector at eleven, the OSHA inspector at noon, the nuclear regulatory inspector at two..."

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Trans Fats. I worry that we're losing our focus.

'Trying to sell these things is like flogging a dead horse.'

'We'll have to remove all these barrels back here - they're not hazardous enough.'

"Here's my chance to bowl over the regulatory authorities!"

US v.s. Tech Giants

"Of course it's a stupid sign, but you wouldn't believe how much money it brings in for city hall!"

"Simplified application form? . . . This IS the simplified application form!"

He waited for the next wave of regulations to arrive.

The FDA studies 'Tobacco'.

"We need warning stickers on this side warning not to ignore all the other warning stickers on the other side."

"Nothing is illegal if a hundred businessmen decide to do it."

Under Capitalism, Expensive Equipment is Always, Unlike People, Innocent Until Proven Guilty

Ofwat Sewage Scrutiny

Volkswagen Scandal

"If they can rig emissions tests, why can't they fake crash tests too?"

'Back in the day, you could leverage . . .'

'You forgot the product label.'

'Dalrymple came to us from the public sector.'

"The deadline for compliance just kicked in."

Pollution Look

Consumer Protection Agency/Manufacturer Protection Agency

"Time! Ladies and gentlemen please, for yet another probe into the brewing industry"

'Well people who said the SRA wasn't up to the job are going to have to eat their words now.'

Welsh water sewage

"I thought he would run all sorts of scientific tests."

VW scandal

"Great news! It's a light touch regulatory framework."

At last he had found the Regulatory Guidelines.

'OK, here are the rules: We can't be seen by humans and can't leave droppings around, otherwise, they'll close the restaurant...'

'What do you mean the FDA is going to start regulating the use of eyes of Newts?'

Nice Apology, Mark

'Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.'

FDA will 'Regulate Tobacco'.