Mae Llywodraeth y DU wedi nodi mai ei hamcanion polisi yw lleihau baich rheoleiddio gormodol neu ddiangen ar fusnesau, cymdeithas sifil, cyrff cyhoeddus, trethdalwyr neu unigolion, gan felly hwyluso twf.
The UK Government has stated that its policy objectives are to reduce the burden of excessive or unnecessary regulation on businesses, civil society, public bodies, the taxpayer or individuals, and thus to facilitate growth.