PART 2TRADE

Disclosure of chemical trade and safety information within UK3

1

This regulation applies to information which relates to the trade in or safety of chemicals supplied by a relevant trading partner, or such person as a relevant trading partner may specify by written notice to the Secretary of State, for the purpose of giving effect to a provision of the EEA EFTA Agreement (including any annex to such agreement).

2

The Executive may disclose that information for a permitted purpose.

3

The following are the “permitted purposes” for the purpose of paragraph (2)—

a

to ensure health and safety;

b

to ensure protection of consumers;

c

to ensure protection of the environment.

4

A person who receives information as a result of paragraph (2) may—

a

use the information for a permitted purpose, or

b

further disclose that information with the consent of the Executive.

5

A person who receives the information following consent by the Executive under sub-paragraph 4(b) may use or disclose the information in accordance with paragraph (4).