SCHEDULE 4FACTORS TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF A PENALTY

PART 1 Aggravating factors

1.

Seriousness of the non-compliance.

2.

Harm or potential harm to human health.

3.

Financial harm to consumers.

4.

Financial harm to competitors.

5.

Duration of non-compliance.

6.

Evidence of intention behind the non-compliance.

7.

History of non-compliance of the person (ā€œPā€) to whom the penalty notice is to be given.

8.

Financial gain made by P as a result of non-compliance.

9.

Financial resources of P.

10.

Size of P's business.

11.

Availability of non-compliant item, including the number of retail shops in which it has been marketed.

12.

The conduct of P after the non-compliance is drawn to their attention by an enforcement authority.

13.

Previous action taken by the enforcement authority to help P comply with the Regulations.