PART IV DUTIES AFTER THE MAKING OF APPLICATIONS

Variation or revocation of consents to release

22.—(1) The Secretary of State shall only vary or revoke a consent to release genetically modified organisms under section 111(10) of the Act without the agreement of the holder of the consent where new information has become available to her which she considers would affect the assessment of the risk of damage being caused to the environment by the release.

(2) The Secretary of State shall not revoke or vary a consent to release genetically modified organisms under section 111(10) of the Act as it relates to the protection of human health without the agreement of the Health and Safety Executive.