Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Article 68 U.K. Follow-up of decisions taken in relation to non-compliant consignments entering [F1 Great Britain] from third countries

1. The competent authorities shall:

(a) invalidate the official certificates and as appropriate other relevant documents accompanying consignments which have been subject to measures pursuant to Article 66(3) and (6) and Article 67; and

(b) cooperate in accordance with Articles 102 to [F2 107] to take any further measures necessary to ensure that it is not possible to reintroduce consignments into [F3 the British Islands] which have been refused entry in accordance with Article 66(1).

2. The competent authorities in the [F4 constituent territory of Great Britain] where the official controls were performed shall supervise the application of the measures ordered in accordance with Article 66(3) and (6) and Article 67 to ensure that the consignment does not give rise to adverse effects on human, animal or plant health, animal welfare, or the environment, during or pending the application of those measures.

Where appropriate, such application shall be completed under the supervision of the competent authorities of another [F5 constituent territory of the British Islands].

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Art. 68 heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1481), regs. 1, 12(5) (with reg. 46)

F2 Word in Art. 68(1)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1481), regs. 1, 12(6)(a)(i) (with reg. 46)

F3 Words in Art. 68(1)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1481), regs. 1, 12(6)(a)(ii) (with reg. 46)

F4 Words in Art. 68(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1481), regs. 1, 12(6)(b)(i) (with reg. 46)

F5 Words in Art. 68(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1481), regs. 1, 12(6)(b)(ii) (with reg. 46)