Endorsement of commercial documents12
1
Where reference is made to a commercial document being endorsed in accordance with this regulation, the document shall have attached to it an official certificate stating that—
a
the products concerned have been produced—
i
in a production process that has been audited and found to be in compliance with the appropriate requirements in Community animal health legislation and suitable to destroy the foot-and-mouth disease virus; or
ii
from pre-processed materials which have been certified accordingly; and
b
that provisions are in place to avoid possible re-contamination with the foot-and-mouth disease virus after treatment.
2
The official certificate in paragraph (1) shall bear a reference to the Decision, be valid for 30 days, state the expiry date and be renewable after inspection of the establishment.