Article 6
1. Where, prior to the entry into force of this Regulation, consent has been granted for the placing on the market of a GMO but where a unique identifier has not been developed for that GMO in accordance with the formats set out in the Annex, paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 shall apply. 2. Each consent holder or, where appropriate, the competent authority that has taken the final decision on the original application, shall develop a unique identifier for the GMO concerned in accordance with the formats set out in the Annex. 3. The consent holder shall, within 90 days following the date of entry into force of this Regulation, communicate the details of the unique identifier, in writing, to the competent authority granting consent, which in turn shall immediately transmit these details to the Commission. 4. The unique identifier for each GMO concerned shall be recorded in the relevant registers of the Commission. 5. The Commission, on behalf of the Community, or, where appropriate, the competent authority that has taken the final decision on the original application shall ensure that the unique identifier for that GMO is communicated as soon as possible, in writing, to the Biosafety clearing house. CHAPTER IV FINAL PROVISION