1.The competent authorities shall take appropriate action if they discover that the accompanying records, documentation or other information do not correspond to the true situation of the holding of provenance or the true condition of the animals, or aim deliberately to mislead the official veterinarian.
2.They shall take action against the food business operator responsible for the holding of provenance of the animals, or any other person involved, including the slaughterhouse operator. In particular, this action may consist of extra controls. The food business operator responsible for the holding of provenance or any other person involved shall bear the costs of such extra controls.