Cooperation between Member States with regard to conformity checks
Article 4
1. If any irregularity is detected and the operator shown on the label is established in another Member State, the Member State concerned shall make a request for verification in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 ( 5 ) to the Member State in which the operator appearing on the label is established. 2. In addition to the requirements laid down in Article 16 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715, the request referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be accompanied by all information needed for the verification, and in particular: (a) the date of sampling or purchase of the olive oil in question; (b) the name or business name and address of the operator where the sample was taken or where the olive oil concerned was purchased; (c) the number of batches concerned; (d) a copy of all labels appearing on the packaging of the olive oil concerned; (e) the results of the analysis or of the other comparative expert opinions indicating the methods used and the name and address of the laboratory or expert; (f) where applicable, the name of the supplier of the olive oil in question as declared by the marketing outlet. 3. In addition to the requirements laid down in Article 22 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715, the Member State to which the request is addressed, shall take samples at the latest before the end of the month following that of the request and verify the indications on the labelling concerned. It shall respond within 3 months from the date of the request.