In order to benefit from the tariff quota, a certificate of authenticity issued in the third country concerned, together with a customs declaration for release for free circulation for the goods concerned, shall be presented to the Union’s customs authorities.

The certificate of authenticity referred to in paragraph 1 shall be established in accordance with the model set out in Annex III.

On the reverse side of the certificate of authenticity it shall be stated that the meat originating in the exporting country fulfils the requirements laid down in Annex II.

A certificate of authenticity shall be valid only if it is duly completed and endorsed by the issuing authority.

A certificate of authenticity shall be considered to have been duly endorsed if it states the date and place of issue and if it bears the stamp of the issuing authority and the signature of the person or persons empowered to sign it.

The stamp may be replaced by a printed seal on the original of the certificate of authenticity and any copies thereof.

The validity of a certificate of authenticity shall expire at the latest on 30 June following the date of its issue.