1.This Regulation shall apply to consignments of foodstuffs containing or consisting of betel leaves (‘Piper betle L.’ commonly known as ‘Paan leaf’ or ‘Betel quid’) including those declared under CN codes 1404 90 00, originating in or consigned from India, set out in Annex I to this Regulation.
2.This Regulation shall not apply to consignments of foodstuffs referred to in paragraph 1 which are destined to a private person for personal consumption and use only. In case of doubt, the burden of proof lies with the recipient of the consignment.