For products imported from a third country, the importer has to verify that the manufacturer outside the EU has undertaken the necessary steps and that the documentation is available upon request.
Kolmandast riigist imporditavate toodete puhul, peab aga importija kontrollima, kas EList väljaspool asuv tootja on järginud vajalikke õigusnorme ning kas nõutavad dokumendid on olemas.