Regulatory bureaucracy faces scrutiny in Brazil and the EU

Discussions regarding regulatory bureaucracy highlight different perspectives in Brazil and the European Union. In Brazil, the role of Commercial Boards within the National System of Mercantile Company Registration (SINREM) is defended as a necessary mechanism for legality. Proponents argue that technical registration qualification ensures authenticity, publicity, legal security, and efficacy, serving as a barrier to protect assets rather than a mere obstacle.

In the European Union, the fish industry is calling for regulatory simplification. During the Portugal Seafood Conference, organized by ALIF, representatives noted that the complex regulatory framework negatively impacts competitiveness. Industry leaders and MEPs have expressed that the fisheries sector has yet to receive a simplification package similar to other sectors, noting that market fragmentation requires a more pragmatic system that aligns closer to daily industrial operations.