Article 10

Where the results of checks carried out in a Member State show failure to comply with the requirements of this Directive in the country of origin of the animals or products, the competent authority of that Member State shall have recourse to Council Directive 89/608/EEC of 21 November 1989 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of legislation on veterinary and zootechnical matters^f1.