What does Article 7 state regarding the export of agricultural consignments?
Article 7 states that the competent authority should provide a certificate confirming that the exported agricultural consignment is free of pests, diseases, and contaminants. The agricultural consignment should also meet the requirements of the agricultural quarantine systems in the imported country. Additionally, if an agricultural consignment is suspected to be infected by diseases or pests, the competent authority has the right to treat it at the expense of its owner.