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Commission Regulation (EC) No 617/2008 Article 5

Commission Regulation (EC) No 617/2008 Article 5

Accompanying documents

Article 5

1.   An accompanying document shall be drawn up in respect of each batch of eggs for hatching or chicks dispatched and shall bear at least the following particulars: (a) the name or business name and address of the establishment and its distinguishing number; (b) the number of eggs for hatching or chicks according to species, category and type of poultry; (c) the date of dispatch; (d) the name and address of the consignee. 2.   As regards batches of eggs for hatching and of chicks imported from third countries, the distinguishing number of the establishment must be replaced by the name of the country of origin.

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