To ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member State experts, and their experts can systematically participate in meetings of Commission expert groups concerning the preparation of delegated acts.

If a competent authority identifies a potential risk of circumvention — for example, commodities or products from a high‑risk country being placed on the market or exported after processing in a low‑risk country accompanied by false documentation indicating origin in a low‑risk country — that authority shall carry out additional checks to assess potential breaches. If violations are found, the authority shall take appropriate measures, including seizing the relevant commodities or products, suspending their placement or export, and conducting further investigation as needed.

This may include information provided by certification or other third‑party verification schemes, including voluntary schemes recognized by the Commission and the Council, provided the information meets the requirements set out in Article 9 of the Regulation.