The competent authority shall complete a report for each check in a format standardised at national level by the Member State setting out at least the following:

1. (a)

   the reason for selecting the holding for the check;

2. (b)

   the persons present during the check;

3. (c)

   the results of the check and any findings of non-compliance with Regulation (EC) No 21/2004.

The competent authority shall give the keeper or his representative the opportunity to sign the report and, as appropriate, to give his observations on its contents.