17Variation of accreditation

17 Variation of accreditation

(1)  The Chief Inspector may, by written notice to the accredited producer –

(a) impose further conditions on the accreditation; and

(b) vary or revoke conditions of the accreditation; and

(c) approve a food safety program for the accreditation; and

(d) vary an approved food safety program for the accreditation.

(2)  The Chief Inspector's power under this section may be exercised on the Chief Inspector's own initiative or on application by the accredited producer.

(3)  The imposition or variation of a condition, or the approval or variation of a food safety program, will not, except with the agreement of the accredited producer, take effect until 6 months after the giving of the notice under subsection (1) .

(4)  An accredited producer must, at the request of the Chief Inspector and within the period stated by the Chief Inspector, return an accreditation to the Chief Inspector for the purposes of recording any action under this section.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.