1. On its own initiative or upon an order of the Ministry or Competent Authority, as the case may be, a Supplier shall withdraw fraudulent, spoiled or counterfeit goods from markets and warehouses, notify the Competent Authority or Ministry, as applicable, and announce the withdrawal by appropriate means. The Competent Authority or Ministry may withdraw such goods and dispose of, destroy or return them to their source at the Supplier's expense, without prejudice to the penalty imposed on the Supplier. The Executive Regulation shall specify the necessary procedures, controls, time limits and coordination between the Ministry and Competent Authority. 2. In every case, the Supplier shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by the Competent Authority or Ministry in withdrawing, disposing of, destroying or returning the goods under Clause 1.
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