3.—(1) This regulation applies to information which relates to the trade in or safety of chemicals supplied by a relevant trading partner, or such person as a relevant trading partner may specify by written notice to the Secretary of State, for the purpose of giving effect to a provision of the EEA EFTA Agreement (including any annex to such agreement).
(2) The Executive may disclose that information for a permitted purpose.
(3) The following are the “permitted purposes” for the purpose of paragraph (2)—
(a)to ensure health and safety;
(b)to ensure protection of consumers;
(c)to ensure protection of the environment.
(4) A person who receives information as a result of paragraph (2) may—
(a)use the information for a permitted purpose, or
(b)further disclose that information with the consent of the Executive.
(5) A person who receives the information following consent by the Executive under sub-paragraph 4(b) may use or disclose the information in accordance with paragraph (4).