F1CHAPTER VIIIaSAMPLE COLLECTION CERTIFICATES

Annotations:

Article 44cIssuing authority

1

Where the sample collection originates within the Community the issuing authority for a sample collection certificate shall be the management authority of the Member State in which the sample collection originates.

2

Where the sample collection originates in a third country, the issuing authority for a sample collection certificate shall be the management authority of the Member State of first destination and the issuance of that certificate shall be based on the provision of an equivalent document, issued by that third country.