Cap. 568 Art. 5Aims and objectives of the Office.

(1) The aims of the Inspections Coordination Office shall be to:

(a) minimise the burden of inspections on entities and individuals; and

(b) ensure that such inspections are as transparent and effective as possible.

(2) The Office shall pursue such objectives as are necessary to achieve its aims, and such objectives may include:

(a) bringing about joint inspections by different inspectorates;

(b) pooling the resources of inspectorates such that, where reasonably possible, an inspector may conduct inspections on behalf of more than one inspectorate;

(c) establishing a Common Policy Framework providing for the adoption of modern practices and methodologies pertaining to inspections, which may include:

(i) common standards, guidance and advice;

(ii) data sharing, shared feedback and shared reporting;

(iii) the use of risk analysis and risk-based assessments;

(iv) the adoption of inspection check-lists, guidelines and other relevant documentation and information;

(v) the publication, online or otherwise, of legally vetted guidance for entities and individuals subject to inspection;

(vi) the application of moratoria for start-up entities, where appropriate;

(vii) the use of self-assessments by entities and individuals subject to inspection;

(viii) the conduct of educational campaigns relating to the provisions of sub-paragraphs (i) to (vii);

(ix) provision for compliance recognition schemes; and

(x) a common framework for administrative fines where applicable;

(d) establishing common databases with a view to avoiding duplication and facilitating joint action; and

(e) making recommendations to the Prime Minister, through the Minister, for changes to the laws governing any inspectorate, where such changes appear necessary to facilitate the achievement of the aims of the Office.