Follow-up measures by the competent authorities
Article 20
The competent authorities of the border control post of introduction into the Union which have not received, within a period of 15 days from the date on which transit was authorised at the border control post, confirmation of the arrival of consignments of products of animal origin, germinal products, animal by-products, derived products, hay and straw and composite products at one of the destinations referred to in points (e)(i) to (iv) of Article 19, shall: (a) verify with the competent authorities at the place of destination whether or not the consignment has arrived at the place of destination; (b) inform the customs authorities of the non-arrival of the consignment; (c) undertake further investigation to determine the actual location of the consignment in cooperation with customs authorities and other authorities in accordance with Article 75(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.