S.L. 549.49 ст. 17Occurrences of accidents. S.L. 424.25

(1) In the event of an accident, the user shall be required to inform immediately the competent authority and provide the following information:

(a) the circumstances of the accident,

(b) the identity and quantities of the GMMs concerned,

(c) any information necessary to assess the effects of the accident on the health of the general population and the environment,

(d) the measures taken.

(2) The user shall also inform the competent authority, cited in the Protection of Workers from Risks related to Exposure to

Biological Agents at Work Regulations, of such accident.

(3) Where information is given pursuant to sub-regulation (1), the competent authority, in collaboration with the competent authority cited in sub-regulation (2), shall be required to:

(a) ensure that any measures necessary are taken, and immediately alert other Member States which could be affected by the accident,

(b) collect, where possible, the information necessary for a full analysis of the accident and, where appropriate, make recommendations to avoid similar accidents in the future and to limit the effects thereof.

(4) In the event of an accident, the competent authority, in collaboration with the competent authority cited in sub-regulation (2), may require the user to defray or contribute towards any or all of the costs incurred by it arising from such accident.