The Scientific Committee may be extended as deemed necessary by the Director, acting on the advice of the chairperson of the Scientific Committee, by including experts representing the scientific fields relevant for ensuring a balanced assessment of the risks posed by the new psychoactive substance.
Féadfaidh an Stiúrthóir an Coiste Eolaíochta a leathnú, ag gníomhú dó ar bhonn comhairle ó chathaoirleach an Choiste Eolaíochta, a mhéid a mheasann sé a bheith riachtanach, trí shaineolaithe a chur leis atá ionadaíoch do na réimsí eolaíochta is ábhartha chun a áirithiú go ndéanfar measúnú cothrom ar na rioscaí a ghabhann leis an tsubstaint shícighníomhach nua.