Regulation 7 Expenses arising from official controlsI1

Expenses charged pursuant to F1Article 80 of Regulation 2017/625 by a food authority to an importer in connection with the checks mentioned in Article 6(1) are payable by the importer on the written demand of the food authority.

Where a food authority identifies non-compliance—

expenses charged pursuant to F2Article 138(4) of Regulation 2017/625 by a food authority to an importer are payable by the importer on the written demand of the food authority.

In paragraphs (1) and (2) and in regulation 8(3), “Regulation 2017/625” means Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products.