2(1)Where a recognised supervisory or qualifying body amends, revokes or adds to its rules or guidance in a manner which may reasonably be regarded as likely—E+W+S
(a)to restrict, distort or prevent competition to any significant extent, or
(b)otherwise to affect the question whether the recognition order granted to the body should continue in force,
it shall within seven days give the Secretary of State written notice of the amendment, revocation or addition.
(2)Notice need not be given under sub-paragraph (1) of the revocation of guidance not intended to have continuing effect or issued otherwise than in writing or other legible form, or of any amendment or addition to guidance which does not result in or consist of guidance which is intended to have continuing effect and is issued in writing or other legible form.