1.By way of derogation from Article 31(3), in relation to the rules referred in point (j) of Article 1(2), where competent authorities have delegated the decisions concerning the authorisation to use the registered name of a product, they may also delegate the application of the following measures:
(a)ordering that certain activities of the operator be subject to systematic or increased official controls;
(b)ordering the operator to increase the frequency of own controls;
(c)ordering the alteration of label in order to comply with the product specifications and the rules referred in point (j) of Article 1(2).
2.The [F2appropriate authority may make regulations] laying down rules for the performance of official controls to verify compliance with the rules referred to in point (j) of Article 1(2). [F3Those regulations] shall lay down rules on:
(a)requirements, methods and techniques referred to in Articles 12 and 14 for official controls performed to verify compliance with product specifications and labelling requirements;
(b)specific methods and techniques referred to in Article 14 for the performance of official controls aimed at ensuring the traceability of goods and animals falling within the scope of the rules referred to in point (j) of Article 1(2) at all stages of production, preparation and distribution, and at providing assurances as to compliance with those rules;
(c)the cases where the competent authorities, in relation to specific non-compliances, are to take one or more of the actions and measures referred to in Article 138(1) and (2).
3.The [F4appropriate authority may make regulations laying] down rules on uniform practical arrangements for the performance of the official controls to verify compliance with the rules referred to in point (j) of Article 1(2) regarding:
(a)specific practical arrangements for activating the mechanisms of administrative assistance provided for in Articles 102 to [F5107], including the exchange of information concerning instances of non-compliance or the likelihood of non-compliance between competent authorities and delegated bodies; and
(b)specific reporting obligations of the delegated bodies.
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4.For the purpose of Article 30, the delegation of certain official control tasks, referred to in this Article, to one or more natural persons shall be allowed.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Art. 26(2) 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, 6(10)(a)(i) (with reg. 46)
F3Words in Art. 26(2) 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, 6(10)(a)(ii) (with reg. 46)
F4Words in Art. 26(3) 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, 6(10)(b)(i) (with reg. 46)
F5Word in Art. 26(3)(a) 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, 6(10)(b)(ii) (with reg. 46)
F6Words in Art. 26(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1481), regs. 1, 6(10)(b)(iii) (with reg. 46)