Active substances may only be imported for the manufacture of medicinal products for human use from a third country into the European Union if they are accompanied by written confirmation from the competent authority of the exporting third country that:
1° The standards of good manufacturing practice applicable to the establishment manufacturing the exported active substances are at least equivalent to those defined by the European Union;
2° The manufacturing establishment concerned is subject to regular, strict and transparent controls and effective measures for implementing good manufacturing practice, including repeated and unannounced inspections, guaranteeing protection of public health at least equivalent to that provided by the European Union;
3° In the event of a finding of non-compliance, the information relating to this finding will be immediately communicated to the European Union by the exporting third country.
The burden of proof that an active substance is not imported for the manufacture of medicinal products for human use lies with the importer.