Article 8 Agreement on a scheme logo, scheme packaging logo, and scheme return code

(1)

The scheme administrator must use its best endeavours to reach agreement with any other scheme administrator on a scheme logo, scheme multipack logo, and on code requirements specified under article 7(2).

(2)

Before issuing a scheme logo or scheme multipack logo under article 5 or specifying the code requirements under article 7(2), the scheme administrator must—

(a)

consult—

(i)

such persons as appear to the scheme administrator to represent those likely to be affected by the scheme administrator issuing such scheme logo or scheme multipack logo, or specifying such code requirements, including in particular persons who represent the interests of small producers, small retailers and wholesalers that market, offer for sale or sell schemes article in Scotland,

(ii)

any other scheme administrator, and

(iii)

such other persons (if any) as the scheme administrator considers appropriate, and

(b)

have regard to the views expressed in responses to the consultation.