The attesting document referred to in Article 7(1) shall be paper-based or in electronic form.

In case of an electronic attesting document, a printed copy of that attesting document shall accompany the seal product at the time of placing on the market.

The use of the attesting document shall be without prejudice to any other formalities relating to the placing on the market.

The competent authority designated in accordance with Article 9 may require that the attesting document be translated into the official language of the Member State where the product is to be placed on the market.