Attesting documents
Article 4
1. Upon request, where the requirements for placing on the market set out in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009 are met, a recognised body shall issue attesting documents conforming to the models set out in the Annex to this Regulation. 2. The recognised body shall deliver the attesting document to the applicant and shall keep a copy for three years for record-keeping purposes. 3. Subject to Article 5(2), when a seal product is placed on the market, the original attesting document shall be delivered with the seal product. The applicant may keep a copy of the attesting document. 4. A reference to the attesting document number shall be included in any further invoice. 5. A seal product accompanied by an attesting document issued in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be deemed to comply with Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009. 6. Acceptance of a customs declaration for release for free circulation of a seal product pursuant to Article 79 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 ( 7 ) shall be subject to the presentation of an attesting document issued in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article. Without prejudice to Article 77(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92, the customs authorities shall keep a copy of the attesting document in their records. 7. In case of doubts relating to the authenticity or correctness of an attesting document issued in accordance with paragraph 1 as well as when further advice is required, the customs authorities and other enforcement officers shall contact a competent authority designated by the Member State concerned in accordance with Article 6. The competent authority contacted shall decide on the measures to be taken.