Article 1

The fourth and fifth paragraphs of Article 4a of Regulation (EC) No 423/2007 are hereby replaced by the following:

‘Until 31 December 2010, the entry and exit summary declarations and the required additional elements referred to in this Article may be submitted in written form using commercial, port or transport information, provided that they contain the necessary particulars.

As from 1 January 2011, the required additional elements referred to in this Article shall be submitted either in written form or using the entry and exit summary declarations as appropriate.’