1.[F1The appropriate authority] shall ensure that competent authorities have effective mechanisms to enable reporting of actual or potential infringements of this Regulation.
2.The mechanisms referred to in paragraph 1 shall include at least:
(a)procedures for the receipt of reports of infringements and their follow-up;
(b)appropriate protection for persons reporting an infringement against retaliation, discrimination or other types of unfair treatment; and
(c)protection of personal data of the person reporting an infringement in accordance with [F2legislation in force in the relevant constituent territory of Great Britain].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Art. 140(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, 25(3)(a) (with reg. 46)
F2Words in Art. 140(2)(c) 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, 25(3)(b) (with reg. 46)