Article 3
1. Notwithstanding the second subparagraph of Article 3 (4) of Regulation (EC) No 1854/94, the term of validity of licences issued under this Regulation shall not exceed seven days. 2. Notwithstanding Article 3 (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1854/94, applicants may under no circumstances withdraw their licence applications. 3. Notwithstanding Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1854/94, the guarantee referred to in the third indent of Article 2 (1) (c) thereof shall be released on production of proof to the effect that the wheat concerned has been released for free circulation within seven days of the date of issue of the import licence and of proof of compliance of the wheat imported with the quality standards.