35. For Article 32, substitute—
1. The appropriate authority may [F1designate in accordance with Article 100 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625] a reference laboratory to perform the duties and tasks set out in the Annex.
2. Applicants for authorisation of genetically modified food and feed shall contribute to supporting the costs of the duties and tasks of the reference laboratory.
3. The contributions from applicants shall not exceed the costs incurred in carrying out the validation of detection methods.
4. The appropriate authority may prescribe—
(a)measures for implementing this Article and the Annex; and
(b)measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation and adapting the Annex.”.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 35 substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1504), regs. 1(2), 17(4)
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 35 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c.1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1