Article 4 Attesting documents

Upon request, where the requirements for placing on the market set out in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009 are met, a recognised body shall issue attesting documents conforming to the models set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

The recognised body shall deliver the attesting document to the applicant and shall keep a copy for three years for record-keeping purposes.

Subject to Article 5(2), when a seal product is placed on the market, the original attesting document shall be delivered with the seal product. The applicant may keep a copy of the attesting document.

A reference to the attesting document number shall be included in any further invoice.

A seal product accompanied by an attesting document F1... shall be deemed to comply with Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009.

Acceptance of a customs declaration for release F2... of a seal product F3... shall be subject to the presentation of an attesting document F4. The customs authorities shall keep a copy of the attesting document in their records.

For the purposes of paragraphs 3 to 6, “attesting document” means—

In case of doubts relating to the authenticity or correctness of an attesting document issued in accordance with paragraph 1 as well as when further advice is required, the customs authorities and other enforcement officers shall contact a competent authority designated by the F6country concerned in accordance with Article 6. The competent authority contacted shall decide on the measures to be taken.