# Council Regulation (EC) No 708/2007 of 11 June 2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture, Article 12: Withdrawal of permit

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

At any point in time, the Competent Authority can withdraw the permit, temporarily or permanently, if unforeseen events with negative effects on the environment or on native populations occur. Any withdrawal of a permit must be justified on scientific grounds and, where scientific information is as yet insufficient, on the grounds of the precautionary principle and having due regard to national administrative rules.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2007/708/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2007-708/article-12
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