87Authority to respond to request

#### 87 Authority to respond to request (1) If the Forum on Food Regulation requests the Authority to review a draft standard or draft variation: (a) a review is to be conducted, subject to any directions given under subsection 86(2), in such manner as the Authority considers appropriate; and (b) the Authority must complete the review, and make a decision under subsection (2): (i) within 3 months after the request was made; or (ii) if the Forum allows a longer period—within that longer period. (2) After completing a review under this section of a draft standard or draft variation, the Authority must: (a) decide to re‑affirm its approval of the draft; or (b) decide to re‑affirm its approval of the draft, subject to such amendments as the Authority considers necessary; or (c) decide to withdraw its approval of the draft. > Note: The Board must not delegate its powers to act on behalf of the Authority under this subsection—see section 150. (3) The Authority must give to the Forum on Food Regulation, within 10 business days of making its decision: (a) written notice of the terms of the Authority’s decision; and (b) the Authority’s reasons for making that decision.