The Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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150.  For Article 6 substitute—U.K.

Article 6U.K.Tasks of the Designated National Authority

The Designated National Authority must, in addition to the tasks allocated to it under Articles 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19 and 20, carry out the following tasks:

(a)where appropriate, provide assistance and guidance for industry in order to ensure the effective application of this Regulation;

(b)at the request of the Secretary of State, and within the available resources, provide input in drafting of decision guidance documents referred to in Article 7 of the Convention and other technical documents related to the implementation of the Convention;

(c)upon request, provide the Secretary of State with technical and scientific input and assist the Secretary of State in order to ensure the effective implementation of this Regulation.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 2 para. 150 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(2)