Extension of validity of import licences
Article 6
For import licences with a validity ending on 30 September of a marketing year and at the request of the import licence holder, the competent body of the Member State of issue shall extend the period of validity of the import licence to 31 October if the titular holder submits proof, such as the bill of lading, acceptable to that competent body of the Member State of issue, that the sugar was loaded at the latest by 15 September of that marketing year. Member States shall notify this to the Commission not later than the first working day of the week following the extension of the validity.