Regulation 15 Authentication elements providerI1

An authentication elements provider is an independent third party provider of authentication elements who meets the criteria in Article 8(1) of the F1relevant Security Features Decision.

Where an authentication elements provider subcontracts the provision of authentication elements, the provider must ensure that the subcontractor meets the criteria in Article 8(1) of the relevant Security Features Decision .

An authentication elements provider must without delay notify HMRC F2and, in cases where the provider is providing authentication elements for NI tobacco product, the Commission about any change in circumstances relating to the criteria referred to in Article 8(1) of the relevant Security Features Decision that—

An authentication elements provider must without delay notify HMRC F3and, in cases where the provider is providing authentication elements for NI tobacco product, the Commission about any occurrence of threats, or other attempts at exercising undue influence, that may actually or potentially undermine the independence of the provider or the provider's subcontractors.

A notification under this regulation must be given to—