RTN11
I am sure you are just paraphrasing but, as there is still much confusion
between what Part-FCL now requires and what was required prior to
17 Sep 2012:
An FI(A) rating is only restricted until the requirements are met, and you have a sign off
from an FI(A) saying he thinks you're OK.
Previously a CFI/HoT (not an FI(A)) would need to recomend that the supervisory restriction
be removed.
There is no such requirement under EASA: If an Instructor meets the
hours/sign offs they can apply to to have the restriction removed
even if everyone they have met/worked with thinks they are
rubbish.