Recognition of guarantees of origin9.

(1)

Regulation 9 of the 2003 Regulations (recognition of guarantees of origin) is amended as follows.

(2)

In paragraph (2)—

(a)

for “article 5(4)”, substitute “article 15(10)”; and

(b)

for “article 5(1)”, substitute “article 15(2)”.

(3)

For paragraph (3)(b) substitute—

“(b)

if it is satisfied that there is good reason to doubt the accuracy, reliability or veracity of the guarantee of origin.”.

(4)

For paragraph (4)(b) substitute—

“(b)

if it is satisfied that there is good reason to doubt the accuracy, reliability or veracity of the guarantee of origin.”.

(5)

After paragraph (6) insert—

“(7)

Where a competent authority acting pursuant to Article 15(9) of the Directive refuses to recognise or withdraws recognition from a guarantee of origin issued by another Member State under paragraph (3) or (4) respectively, it shall notify the Commission of the European Union of its refusal or withdrawal and the justification for such refusal or withdrawal.”.