(1) Section 31 does not apply.
(2) However, after preparing a draft variation of the food regulatory measure as a result of an application, the Authority must give written notice to the applicant and appropriate government agencies:
(a) stating that the Authority has prepared a draft variation of a food regulatory measure; and
(b) including:
(i) a copy of the draft variation; and
(ii) a summary of the results of the Authority's assessment of the application;
or stating how a copy of those documents can be obtained; and
(c) calling for written submissions, for the purpose of the Authority's consideration of the draft variation, to be made to the Authority within the period specified in the notice (the submission period ).