Article 3a Recognition of bodiesF1

The Secretary of State may, by a decision published under paragraph 6, recognise an entity as a recognised body for the purposes of Article 3 where the Secretary of State is satisfied that it meets the requirements prescribed in paragraph 1 of that Article.

Upon request from a recognised body, the Secretary of State may amend the name of the recognised body as it appears on the list of recognised bodies.

The Secretary of State may remove an entity from the list of recognised bodies if the Secretary of State considers that the entity does not meet the requirements prescribed in Article 3. The entity shall be notified 6 months before removal from the list of recognised bodies.

The Secretary of State may suspend an entity from the list of recognised bodies if the Secretary of State considers that the entity does not meet the requirements prescribed in Article 3. The entity shall be notified 6 months before suspension from the list of recognised bodies. The Secretary of State may withdraw the suspension upon satisfying the requirements prescribed in Article 3.

The Secretary of State shall decide upon the validity of the attesting documents referred to in Article 4(1) issued by the recognised bodies in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4.

A decision taken under this Article shall be published in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.