Article 3 Validity of certificates

The design certificates referred to in Article 1(2) shall be deemed to have been issued with effect from the date referred to in Article 5(2):

1. (1)

   by the Agency, in respect of certificates referred to in Article 1(2) that were issued by the Agency;

2. (2)

   by an organisation approved by the Agency, in respect of certificates referred to in Article 1(2) that were issued by a design organisation approved by the Agency.