Schedule 6: Resource efficiency information Part 1: Requirements Consultation etc requirements
Paragraph 5 contains the steps the relevant national authority must follow, and the matters to which the authority must have regard, before making product specific regulations under Part 1 of this Schedule.
	Sub-paragraph (1) sets out that they must consult any persons they consider appropriate, as well as having regard to the matters set out in sub-paragraph (2). These are that the product has a significant impact on natural resources at any stage of its production, use or disposal; that the benefits of the regulations outweigh the costs associated with complying with them; and whether any exemptions or special provisions should made for smaller businesses.
	Sub-paragraph (3) provides that the consultation requirement in paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 may be met by a consultation before paragraph 5 comes into force.