1. In the event that there is sufficient evidence on violation of the provisions of the law and this Resolution that would harm the consumer health and safety, the suspected goods and tools with the provider shall be seized temporarily, and on his responsibility. The competent judicial officer shall write a report proving the condition of the goods and tools seized in the presence of the establishment owner or the person responsible for its management, provided that the report shall include the same data and procedures stipulated in Article (38) of this Resolution; 2. The concerned authority shall decide whether these goods and tools harm the health and safety of the consumer or not within (30) thirty days from the date of seizure. The concerned authorities may extend this period when the nature of the goods or the test procedures so require, and in this regard it may seek assistance and coordinate with the relevant authorities; 3. The seized goods and tools shall be released when it becomes clear to the concerned authority that they do not harm the health and safety of the consumer, or when a judicial sentence is issued for their release; 4. The concerned authority shall notify the provider when the decision to release the seized goods and tools is issued; and 5. In all cases, the provider shall bear the costs of test and analysis in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
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