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

Amendments relating to Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014 (“the Review Regulation”)

68.  Paragraph 214 (amendment of Article 2 of the Review Regulation) is amended as follows—

(a) in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), in each place it occurs, for “exit day” substitute “IP completion day”;

(b) for sub-paragraph (4) substitute—

“(4) For point (d), substitute—

“(d) “competent authority” means the authority appointed in accordance with regulation 5 of the Biocidal Products and Chemicals (Appointment of Authorities and Enforcement) Regulations 2013;”;”

(c) for sub-paragraph (5) substitute—

“(5) After point (d) insert—

“(e) “the consent requirement” means the requirement for consent in accordance with Article 83B of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012;

(f) “appropriate fee” means the fee payable for the activity concerned in regulations 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;

(g) “Devolved Authority” means—

(i) the Scottish Ministers, or

(ii) the Welsh Ministers.”.”.