Article 23 Updating the GB PIC listF14

The F1F2Designated National Authority must review the list of chemicals in F3Parts 1 to 3 of the GB PIC list at least every year, on the basis of developments in F4assimilated law and under the Convention.

When determining whether a final regulatory action F5... constitutes a ban or a severe restriction, the effect of that action shall be assessed at the level of the subcategories within the categories ‘pesticides’ and ‘industrial chemicals’. If the final regulatory action bans or severely restricts a chemical within any one of the subcategories it shall be included in Part 1 of F6the GB PIC list.

When determining whether a final regulatory action ... constitutes a ban or a severe restriction such that the chemical concerned qualifies for PIC notification under Article 11, the effect of that action shall be assessed at the level of the categories ‘pesticides’ and ‘industrial chemicals’. If the final regulatory action bans or severely restricts a chemical within either of the categories it shall also be included in Part 2 of the GB PIC list.

The F7F8Designated National Authority must take the decision to include chemicals in F9the GB PIC list, or to modify their entry where appropriate, F10... without undue delay.

In order to adapt this Regulation to technical progress, the F11Secretary of State may by regulations amend Annexes II, IV and VI.

The function of the F13Designated National Authority under paragraph 3 is subject to the consent requirement in Article 23B.