SCHEDULE 2PROCEDURE WHERE THE MINISTERS PROPOSE TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTION ON GROUNDS RELATING TO SAFETY OR QUALITY

8.

(1)

The provisions of paragraph 1 shall not apply where the Ministers consider that it is necessary to take action of the type specified in regulation 11(1)(c) or (d) urgently in order to protect human or animal health or the environment.

(2)

Where urgent action is taken by the Ministers, they shall—

(a)

consult the Board within three months of taking the action, and

(b)

comply with such of the provisions of this Schedule as are applicable in the circumstances to that action.