SECTION V CONSEQUENCES OF NON-CONFORMITY

Article 18 Review procedure
1. If the ECB takes any of the following decisions:
(a) rejecting a request to initiate the full or temporary quality accreditation procedure;
(b) refusing to grant full or temporary quality accreditation;
(c) pursuant to Articles 14 to 17;
the manufacturer may, within 30 ECB working days of notification of such a decision, submit a written request to the Governing Council to review the decision. The manufacturer shall include its reasons for such a request and all supporting information.
2. If the manufacturer explicitly so requests, and gives reasons, the Governing Council may suspend the application of the decision that is to be reviewed.
3. The Governing Council shall review the decision and communicate its reasoned decision in writing to the manufacturer within two months of receipt of the request.
4. The application of paragraphs 1 to 3 shall be without prejudice to any rights under Articles 263 and 265 of the Treaty.