Article 8 Joint applications

A joint application F1by more than one group referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 49(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 relating to a trans-border geographical area, or the name of a traditional speciality guaranteed, must be submitted to the Secretary of State by one of the applicant groups or through the authorities of the relevant third country concerned or by the authorities of one of the third countries concerned (where there is more than one of them). Requirements laid down in Articles 8 and 20 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 shall be fulfilled in all F2of the countries concerned.