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(1)This section applies where—
(a)qualifying gametes or embryos are imported into [F3Northern Ireland] from a third country by an importing licensee,
(b)the gametes or embryos are distributed in an EEA state F4..., and
(c)the competent authority in that state F5... requests the Authority to carry out any of the following activities—
(i)arranging for an inspection of any third country premises to be carried out on behalf of the Authority,
(ii)arranging for an inspection of any relevant documents held by a third country supplier to be carried out on behalf of the Authority,
(iii)exercising the Authority’s powers under section 18(2) to revoke a licence held by an importing licensee,
(iv)exercising the Authority’s powers under section 18A(3) to vary a licence held by an importing licensee,
(v)exercising the Authority’s powers under section 19C(1) to suspend a licence held by an importing licensee, and
(vi)other appropriate control measures.
(2)The Authority must carry out the activity in question in subsection (1)(c), unless it considers that it would be inappropriate to do so in the particular circumstances of the case.
(3)Before an inspection of any premises is carried out in pursuance of subsection (2), the Authority must—
(a)make arrangements with the competent authority which made the request under subsection (1) for it to participate in the inspection, or
(b)notify the competent authority which made the request under subsection (1) that the Authority has decided that it is not appropriate for it to participate in the inspection and give reasons for that decision.
(4)For the purposes of ascertaining whether qualifying gametes or embryos imported [F6into Northern Ireland] from a third country meet standards of quality and safety equivalent to those laid down in this Act, the Authority may arrange for either or both of the following to be to be carried out on its behalf—
(a)an inspection of any third country premises,
(b)an inspection of any relevant documents held by a third country supplier.
(5)The Authority may arrange for a report to be made on any inspection carried out in pursuance of subsection (2) or (4).
(6)Any inspection carried out on behalf of the Authority in pursuance of subsection (2) or (4) must be carried out by a person authorised by the Authority to act for the purposes of this section.
(7)References in this section to carrying out an inspection of any premises include, in particular—
(a)inspecting any equipment found on the premises,
(b)inspecting and taking copies of any relevant documents or records found on the premises, and
(c)observing the carrying on of any activity relevant to ascertaining whether qualifying gametes or embryos imported from a third country meet standards of quality and safety equivalent to those laid down in this Act.
(8)In this section, “relevant document” means a document relevant for the purposes of ascertaining whether qualifying gametes or embryos imported from a third country meet standards of quality and safety equivalent to those laid down in this Act.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 15B, 15C inserted (6.3.2018 for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/334), regs. 1(3), 5(2)
F2S. 15B heading substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/482, reg. 2(10)(a) (as substituted by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1307), regs. 1, 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Words in s. 15B(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/482, reg. 2(10)(b)(i) (as substituted by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1307), regs. 1, 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F4Words in s. 15B(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/482, reg. 2(10)(b)(ii) (as substituted by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1307), regs. 1, 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F5Words in s. 15B(1)(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/482, reg. 2(10)(b)(iii) (as substituted by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1307), regs. 1, 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F6Words in s. 15B(4) inserted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/482, reg. 2(10)(c) (as substituted by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1307), regs. 1, 11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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