Regulation 10 Amendment of regulation 13 of the principal Regulations

(1)

Regulation 13 of the principal Regulations (deratting and disinfection of aircraft) is amended in accordance with this regulation.

(2)

In paragraph (1), omit “in such manner as he may determine”.

(3)

In paragraph (2), omit “in such manner as the officer may determine”.

(4)

After paragraph (3), insert—

“(3A)
An authorised officer must ensure that a measure he requires under paragraph (1) or (2) consists of methods or materials advised by WHO, unless the authorised officer determines that other measures are as safe and reliable.

(3B)
An authorised officer under paragraph (1) or (2) may require additional health measures to be applied for preventing danger to public health or the spread of infection in accordance with Article 43 of the IHR (additional health measures), including isolation of the aircraft.

(3C)
The responsible authority must report the application of any such additional health measures to the National IHR Focal Point.”.