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The European Union (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2015

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Functions of designated competent authorities in the United Kingdom in relation to an application for a European Professional Card

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44.—(1) This regulation applies to an application to a designated competent authority in the United Kingdom for a European Professional Card by way of recognition of a professional qualification(1).

(2) Where this Part applies to an applicant, the applicant may choose either to make an application under this Part or to make an application under the procedures provided for in regulations 15 to 17 and regulation 29.

(3) The designated competent authority must receive and consider applications and take the actions and decisions referred to in these Regulations.

(4) The designated competent authority must provide applicants with access to an online tool provided by the Commission that creates an IMI file.

(5) Where a designated competent authority also allows for written applications, it must arrange for the creation of an IMI file, any information to be sent to the applicant and the issue of a European Professional Card.

(6) Within one week of receipt of the application, the designated competent authority must acknowledge receipt of the application and inform the applicant of any missing document.

(7) Where applicable, the designated competent authority must issue any supporting certificate required under these Regulations.

(8) The designated competent authority must verify whether—

(a)the applicant is legally established in the United Kingdom; and

(b)any necessary documents that have been issued in the United Kingdom are valid and authentic.

(9) Subject to paragraph (10), in cases of justified doubt, the designated competent authority may consult any relevant body that has issued the documents and may request certified copies of documents from the applicant within a reasonable deadline.

(10) In the case of subsequent applications, the designated competent authority may not request re-submission of documents in the IMI file which are still valid.

(11) The designated competent authority may charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of processing an application for a European Professional Card.

(12) In this Part, a reference to a designated competent authority includes a reference to an assistance centre.

(13) In this Part, a reference to a designated competent authority in the home or host State means a designated competent authority in the home or host state where that home or host state is the UK.

(1)

The subject matter and procedure for issue of a European Professional Card are set out in the Implementing Regulation 2015.

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