134.—(1) A traditional herbal registration ceases to be in force if the product to which it relates is not placed on the market in the United Kingdom during the period of three years beginning immediately after the day on which it was granted.
(2) A traditional herbal registration for a product which has been placed on the market ceases to be in force if the product to which it relates is not sold or supplied in the United Kingdom for a period of three years.
(3) This regulation does not apply if the licensing authority grants an exemption from its operation.
(4) An exemption may be granted—
(a)in response to an application in writing by the holder of the traditional herbal registration; or
(b)by the licensing authority of its own motion.
(5) An exemption may only be granted only—
(a)in exceptional circumstances; and
(b)on public health grounds.
(6) An exemption—
(a)has effect for the period determined by the licensing authority, which may not exceed three years beginning with the day on which it is granted; and
(b)may be renewed or further renewed.