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6. Each Party shall provide that a Proof of Origin remains valid for
one year from the date on which it is issued or completed.

Article 3.17: Certificate of Origin

1. A Certificate of Origin shall be issued by the issuing body of an
exporting Party upon an application by an exporter, a producer,
or their authorised representative.

2. The exporter, producer, or their authorised representative shall
apply in writing or by electronic means for a Certificate of Origin,
to the issuing body of the exporting Party in accordance with the
exporting Party’s laws, regulations, and procedures.

3. A Certificate of Origin shall:

(a) be in a format to be determined by the Parties;

(b) bear a unique Certificate of Origin number;

(c) be in the English language; and

(d) bear an authorised signature and official seal of the issuing
body of the exporting Party. The signature and seal shall
be applied manually or electronically.

4. A Certificate of Origin may:

(a) indicate two or more invoices issued for single shipment;
or

(b) contain multiple goods, provided that each good qualifies
as an originating good separately in its own right.

5. In circumstances where a Certificate of Origin contains incorrect
information, the issuing body of the exporting Party may:

(a) issue a new Certificate of Origin and invalidate the original
Certificate of Origin; or

(b) make modifications to the original Certificate of Origin by
striking out errors and making any additions or corrections.
Any changes shall be certified by the authorised signature
and official seal of the issuing body of the exporting Party.

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