Article 16 Warning decision
United Kingdom
1.
The ECB may take a warning decision in relation to an accredited manufacturer in the event of one of the following:
(a)
a major instance of non-compliance;
(b)
a recurrent pattern of instances of non-compliance;
(c)
a failure to correct an instance of non-compliance in a timely and effective manner.
2.
A warning decision shall state that if the instance of non-compliance is not remedied within the specified time limit, Article 17 or 18 shall apply.
3.
If the ECB determines that a warning decision alone is not a sufficient deterrent given the seriousness of the identified instance of non-compliance, it shall take a decision pursuant to Article 17 or 18.