Paragraph 64 Insertion of Article 9A

After Article 9 (fees) insert—

“Article 9A

Transitional provision in relation to EU exit

1.

In this Article, “pre-exit period” means the period beginning with 24 January 2017 and ending immediately before exit day.

2.

Where during the pre-exit period—

(a)

a manufacturer has submitted an application to the national body of the United Kingdom for the assignment of the unique code of the manufacturer, in accordance with Article 6 as it had effect immediately before exit day; but

(b)

the unique code of the manufacturer has not been assigned,

that application is to be treated as having been submitted under Article 6 as it has effect on and after exit day.”.