Article 3

The certificates of authenticity referred to in Article 2 shall be made out in one original and two copies, to be printed and completed in one of the official languages of the Union, in accordance with the model in Annex II. It may also be printed and completed in the official language or one of the official languages of the exporting country.

The competent authorities of the Member State in which the import licence application is submitted may require a translation of the certificate to be provided.

The certificate forms shall measure 210 × 297 mm. The paper used shall weigh not less than 40 g/m². The original shall be white, the first copy pink and the second copy yellow.

The original of the certificate and copies thereof may be typed or handwritten. In the latter case, they must be completed in black ink and in block capitals.

Each certificate shall have its own individual serial number followed by the name of the issuing country.

The copies shall bear the same serial number and the same name as the original.

The definition of dried boneless meat provided for in Article 1(3) shall be clearly laid down in the certificate.

Certificates shall be valid only if they are duly endorsed by an issuing authority listed in Annex III.

Certificates shall be deemed to have been duly endorsed if they state the date and place of issue and if they bear the stamp of the issuing authority and the signature of the person or persons empowered to sign them.