1.When [F1a competent authority becomes] aware of a case of non-compliance, and if such non-compliance may have implications for another [F2competent authority of a constituent territory of the British Islands], they shall notify such information to [F3that other competent authority] without being requested to do so and without undue delay.
2.The competent authorities notified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall:
(a)acknowledge receipt of the notification without undue delay;
(b)where the notifying competent authority so specifies, indicate within ten working days from the date of receipt of the notification:
what investigations they intend to carry out; or
the reasons why they consider that no investigations are necessary; and
(c)where investigations referred to in point (b) are considered necessary, investigate the matter and inform the notifying competent authorities without delay of the results and, where appropriate, of any measures taken.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Art. 105(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1481), regs. 1, 19(4)(a) (with reg. 46)
F2Words in Art. 105(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1481), regs. 1, 19(4)(b) (with reg. 46)
F3Words in Art. 105(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1481), regs. 1, 19(4)(c) (with reg. 46)