Article 6 Amendment, suspension and revocation of approvalsF1
England, Wales and Scotland
The Secretary of State may amend, suspend or revoke the approval or refuse to renew the approval in respect of a disinfectant in the following circumstances—
production has ceased;
the disinfectant is no longer efficacious or of suitable quality;
the manufacturer does not comply with any condition of approval;
the disinfectant does not comply with F2Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products ; or
the manufacturer who is required to pay the annual fee in accordance with article 3 of the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) (Fees and Amendment) (England) Order 2011 has failed to make payment by the due date for payment.
The Secretary of State may also suspend an approval pending investigation of any disinfectant if the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that any of the circumstances in paragraph (1)(a) to (d) apply.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Art. 6 substituted (11.7.2011) by The Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) (Fees and Amendment) (England) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1509), arts. 1, 5
- F2
Words in art. 6(1)(d) substituted (1.9.2013) by The Biocidal Products and Chemicals (Appointment of Authorities and Enforcement) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1506), reg. 2(1), Sch. 5 para. 7(3) (with reg. 3(4)(5)31)