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Regulation 4(2)(a)
1. Subject to paragraph 2, the unique identification must comprise—
(a)a part which can be read by a human being containing the following—
(i)the name of the manufacturer;
(ii)an alphanumeric code containing—
(aa)two letters identifying the EEA State (place of production or import onto the market of the EEA States);
(bb)three digits identifying the site of manufacture; and
(cc)the unique product code and logistical information designed by the manufacturer; and
(b)a part which can be read electronically in barcode or matrix code format, or both, which relates directly to the alphanumeric identification code.
2. For articles too small to affix the unique product code and logistical information designed by the manufacturer, the information under sub-paragraphs (a)(ii)(aa) and (ii)(bb) and (b) of paragraph 1 is sufficient for the purposes of the unique identification.
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