# Regulation (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 (Text with EEA relevance), Article 81: The competent authority

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

1. The competent authority responsible for the application of this Regulation—
(a) is the competent authority as appointed by regulation 5 of the Biocidal Products and Chemicals (Appointment of Authorities and Enforcement) Regulations 2013, and
(b) must have a sufficient number of suitably qualified and experienced staff to enable the obligations provided for in this Regulation to be carried out efficiently and effectively.
2. The competent authority shall provide advice to applicants, in particular to SMEs, and to any other interested parties on their respective responsibilities and obligations under this Regulation. That shall include the provision of advice about the possibility of adapting the data requirements of Articles 6 and 20, the grounds on which such an adaptation can be made, and on how to prepare a proposal. ...
The competent authority may in particular provide advice by establishing a helpdesk. Helpdesks already established under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 may act as helpdesks under this Regulation.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/528/article/81 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2012-528/article-81
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