The Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

Amendments relating to Regulation (EU) No 354/2013 (“the Changes Regulation”)

63.  In paragraph 179 (amendment of Article 2 of the Changes Regulation)—

(a) for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) in the first subparagraph, for “Agency” substitute “competent authority”;”;

(b) for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) for the second subparagraph substitute—

“The opinion must be delivered within 45 days following receipt of the request and payment of the appropriate fee. In this Regulation, “appropriate fee” means the fee payable for the activity concerned in relations made under section 43 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 where the competent authority is appointed in accordance with regulation 5 of the Biocidal Products and Chemicals (Appointment of Authorities and Enforcement) Regulations 2013.”;”;

(c) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) in the third subparagraph, for “Agency” substitute “competent authority”.”.