The Measuring Instruments (Active Electrical Energy Meters) Regulations 2006

Procedure where a notified body is minded to refuse to give, or to vary or withdraw a certificate or notification

15.—(1) Where a notified body is minded to—

(a) refuse to issue a certificate or notification;

(b) vary a certificate or notification (other than at the request of the person to whom it was given); or

(c) withdraw a certificate or notification,

it shall give the applicant, or the person to whom the certificate or notification was given, a notice in writing—

(i) giving reasons for the refusal, variation or withdrawal;

(ii) specifying the date on which the refusal, variation or withdrawal is to take effect; and

(iii) giving the applicant or person the opportunity to make representations within 21 days from the date of the notice and stating that the notified body shall consider any representations made to it within that period by that applicant or person.

(2) Where a notified body, having considered representations made to it under sub-paragraph (1), remains of the opinion that—

(a) an application for a certificate or notification should be refused; or

(b) a certificate or notification should be varied or withdrawn,

it shall give notice in writing to the applicant or the person to whom the certificate or notification was given, and give that applicant or person information about the judicial remedies available to him.

(3) Where a notice is given under sub-paragraph (1) or (2) by a United Kingdom notified body, it shall send a copy to GEMA (or to NIAER, where that authority has designated the body).