179. In Article 2, in paragraph 2—U.K.
[F1(a)in the first subparagraph, for “Agency” substitute “competent authority”;]
[F2(b)for the second subparagraph substitute—
“The opinion must be delivered within 45 days following receipt of the request and payment of the appropriate fee. In this Regulation, “appropriate fee” means the fee payable for the activity concerned in relations made under section 43 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 where the competent authority is appointed in accordance with regulation 5 of the Biocidal Products and Chemicals (Appointment of Authorities and Enforcement) Regulations 2013.”;]
[F3(c)in the third subparagraph, for “Agency” substitute “competent authority”.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2 para. 179(a) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1567), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 63(a)
F2Sch. 2 para. 179(b) substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1567), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 63(b)
F3Sch. 2 para. 179(c) inserted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Chemicals (Health and Safety) and Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1567), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 63(c)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 179 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)