23First, in the German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese versions, the use of the word ‘or’ establishes an alternative between compliance with the Community tax rules applicable for excise duty purposes and compliance with those applicable for VAT purposes, whereas the term ‘and’ featuring in the English, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Dutch and Swedish versions appears to call for cumulative compliance with those rules.
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