Article 17 empowers Competent Authorities to take swift actions, including suspension, in cases with a high risk of non-compliance. But what exactly constitutes high-risk, and what’s the duration of a suspension?
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– High-risk Identification: Competent authorities can pinpoint high-risk scenarios based on factors like spot checks, risk analysis outcomes, information system data, or inputs from other authorities and substantiated concerns.
– Interim Measures: In such instances, authorities can enact interim measures per Article 23, including suspending the product’s market availability. This suspension typically ends within three working days or 72 hours for perishables.
– Extension Possibility: If deemed necessary after initial checks, authorities may extend the suspension in three-day increments to ensure Regulation compliance is verified.