The F2Secretary of State must review the list of chemicals in F3the GB PIC list at least every year, on the basis of developments in F4assimilated law and under the Convention.

When determining whether a final regulatory action F5... constitutes a ban or a severe restriction, the effect of that action shall be assessed at the level of the subcategories within the categories ‘pesticides’ and ‘industrial chemicals’. If the final regulatory action bans or severely restricts a chemical within any one of the subcategories it shall be included in Part 1 of F6the GB PIC list.

When determining whether a final regulatory action F5... constitutes a ban or a severe restriction such that the chemical concerned qualifies for PIC notification under Article 11, the effect of that action shall be assessed at the level of the categories ‘pesticides’ and ‘industrial chemicals’. If the final regulatory action bans or severely restricts a chemical within either of the categories it shall also be included in Part 2 of F6the GB PIC list.

The F7Secretary of State must take the decision to include chemicals in F8the GB PIC list, or to modify their entry where appropriate, F9... without undue delay.

In order to adapt this Regulation to technical progress, the F10Secretary of State may by regulations amend Annexes II, IV and VI.

The function of the Secretary of State under paragraph 3 is subject to the consent requirement in Article 23B.