Proofs of elimination by the operators

1. By 31 January 2015 at the latest, the operators concerned shall provide the proof, to the satisfaction of Croatia that they have eliminated in accordance with Article 9(2), and at their own expense, their individual surplus quantities of sugar and isoglucose identified by virtue of the application of Article 8.

2. When the sugar or isoglucose is eliminated in accordance with Article 9(2)(a), the proof of elimination shall consist of:

export licences issued in accordance with Commission Regulations (EC) No 951/2006 ( 8 ) and (EC) No 376/2008 ( 9 ) ;

relevant documents referred to in Articles 31 and 32 of Regulation (EC) No 376/2008 necessary for the release of the guarantee.

The application for the export licence referred to in first subparagraph shall comprise in section 20 the following indication:

‘for export in accordance with Article 9(2)(a) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 170/2013’

The export licence shall comprise in section 22 the following indication:

‘to be exported without refund … (quantity for which this licence was issued) kg’

The export licence shall be valid from the date of its issue until 31 October 2014.

3. In case the proof of elimination is not provided in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 Croatia shall charge the operator concerned with an amount equal to its individual surplus quantity, identified by virtue of the application of Article 8, multiplied by EUR 500 per tonne (in white sugar or dry matter equivalent). This amount shall be assigned to the national budget of Croatia.

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 170/2013 of 25 February 2013 laying down transitional measures in the sugar sector by reason of the accession of Croatia ANNEX