Chapter II, Section 1, Article 3, Paragraph 3. · Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1474

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3.The independent third-party weigher referred to in paragraph 2(b) shall fully monitor the accuracy of the weighing of each landing and transhipment of catches of fisheries covered by Article 14(4), point (a), and shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(a)be accredited in accordance with ISO 17020 type A or more stringent standards that confirm the independence of the third-party weigher;

(b)be authorised by the competent authority of the coastal Member State;

(c)be impartial, free from any conflict of interest, and in particular refrain from involvement in situations which may, directly or indirectly, affect the impartiality of their professional conduct as regards the exercise of their tasks;

(d)maintain a record of calibration of the systems used for the weighing, including a copy of calibration certificates;

(e)have qualified staff with adequate training applied in their area of competence, including support staff, as appropriate; and

(f)have access to the infrastructure and equipment to carry out the tasks assigned to them.