The Government of Flanders may demand that a raw material declaration be issued which shows that the conditions and criteria mentioned in Articles 36, 37 and 39 are complied with.

OVAM shall decide on the applications for the issue of a raw material declaration. Appeals against the decisions of OVAM on the issue of a raw material declaration may be lodged with the Flemish Minister with responsibility for the Environment.

The Government of Flanders may define more specific rules regarding the procedure for the delivery of a declaration of raw material, the treatment of the appeals and the conditions for a declaration of raw material.