There are procedures in place for developing and maintaining appropriate relationships with target populations, professional bodies and industry associations to ensure effective and efficient discussion and resolution of issues. There are documented procedures for carrying out consultations, including how consultees are to be identified, contacted and encouraged to participate. 8.2 Interested parties are given clear notification of consultation activities in sufficient time for them to prepare and deliver their input. For complex regulations, consultations start as soon as a potential problem is identified. Defining the exact nature of the problem is part of the consultation agenda.
Consultations cover alternative regulatory and non-regulatory solutions and the final solution.
8.4 Consultation effort is in proportion to the importance and impact of proposed regulatory changes. 8.5 Consultations clearly identify who should be consulted and what methods should be used to consult with different interest groups. All major interested parties are invited to participate in consultations. All input to consultations is considered and the reasons for not incorporating major suggestions are documented. Feedback is provided to those who contribute to the consultation process on how their ideas are used.