The model official certificates for the entry into the Union of animals, products of animal origin, composite products, germinal products and animal by-products originating from third countries or regions thereof, submitted in IMSOC, shall be based on the model official certificate laid down in Annex I.

Part II of the model official certificates referred to in paragraph 1 shall include the specific health guarantees and the information as required in Part II of the relevant model official certificates for those animals, products of animal origin, composite products, germinal products and animal by-products originating from third countries or regions thereof which are required by Union legislation for the entry into the Union.

The official certificate shall be submitted in IMSOC before the consignment to which it relates leaves the control of the competent authorities of the third country issuing the certificate.

The requirements laid down in this Article shall not affect the nature, content and format of the official certificates or attestations referred to in Article 73(2)(b) and (c) and Article 129(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.