Regulation 13 Former voluntary scheme members

(1)

Where these Regulations apply to a manufacturer or supplier after they have left a voluntary scheme the maximum price which may be charged for an item of presentation by a manufacturer or supplier will be the price as determined by the Secretary of State by direction.

(2)

When making a direction under paragraph (1) the Secretary of State may take into account the following factors—

(a)

any permanent reductions of price under the relevant voluntary scheme;

(b)

any permanent increases of price under that scheme; and

(c)

any other relevant factors.