#### 178 Variation of rules (1) Subject to subsection (2), the rules governing the use of a registered certification trade mark may be varied in accordance with the regulations. (2) The rules may not be varied without the approval of the Commission. (3) Before deciding to approve a variation, the Commission must be satisfied that the rules as varied: (a) would not be to the detriment of the public; and (b) are satisfactory having regard to the criteria prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 175(2)(b). (4) The Commission must notify, in accordance with the regulations, a decision to approve a variation or not to approve a variation. (5) An application may be made to the Administrative Review Tribunal for the review of a decision of the Commission to approve or not to approve a variation of the rules.

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