Powers and duties of Union inspectors
Article 41
1. In the accomplishment of their tasks, Union inspectors shall comply with the law of the European Union and, as far as applicable, the national law of the Member State where the inspection takes place or, where the inspection is carried out outside Union waters, of the flag Member State of the inspected fishing vessel and relevant international rules. 2. Union inspectors shall present a service card stating their identity and the capacity under which they operate at the time of inspection to any concerned person that requires their identification. For this purpose, they shall be provided with an identification document issued by EFCA stating their identity and capacity. 3. Member States shall facilitate the execution of duties by Union inspectors and shall afford them such assistance as they need to fulfil their tasks.