Regulation 22 Variation or revocation of consents to release

The Scottish Ministers shall only vary or revoke a consent to release genetically modified organisms under section 111(10) of the Act without the agreement of the holder of the consent where new information has become available to them which they consider would affect the assessment of the risk of damage being caused to the environment by the release.

The Scottish Ministers shall not revoke or vary a consent to release genetically modified organisms under section 111(10) of the Act as it relates to the protection of human health without the agreement of the Health and Safety Executive.