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Article 34 Other methods of administrative cooperation

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1.

In order to ensure the proper application of this Protocol, the European Union, Côte d'Ivoire and the other countries referred to in Articles 6, 7 and 8 of this Protocol shall ensure, through their competent customs authorities, that the authenticity of the movement certificates EUR.1, the origin declarations or the supplier's declarations and the accuracy of the information given in these documents are checked. Côte d'Ivoire and the Member States of the European Union shall also:

  1. (a)

    provide each other with the necessary administrative cooperation in the event of a request for the monitoring of the proper management and control of this Protocol in the country concerned, including on-site visits;

  2. (b)

    check, in accordance with Article 35 of this Protocol, the originating status of the products and compliance with the other requirements of this Protocol.

2.

The authorities consulted shall furnish the relevant information concerning the conditions under which the product has been made, indicating in particular the conditions under which the rules of origin have been complied with in Côte d'Ivoire, in the European Union and in the other countries referred to in Articles 6, 7 and 8 of this Protocol.