18Application for variation of accreditation

18 Application for variation of accreditation

(1)  An application by an accredited producer referred to in section 17(2)  –

(a) must be made to the Chief Inspector; and

(b) must conform to the requirements of the Chief Inspector about its form, contents and the manner in which it is made; and

(c) must be accompanied by the fee prescribed in the regulations.

(2)  The Chief Inspector may, by written notice, require the applicant –

(a) to give the Chief Inspector further information, documents or records relevant to the application; or

(b) to allow persons authorised by the Chief Inspector to inspect premises, vehicles, plant or equipment proposed to be used by the applicant in connection with activities authorised by the accreditation.

(3)  The Chief Inspector may refuse the application if the applicant does not comply with a requirement under subsection (2) .

(4)  The applicant may, with the Chief Inspector's approval or at the Chief Inspector's request, amend the application before the Chief Inspector has finished considering it.