3. By 17 December 2030, economic operators that are small enterprises shall demonstrate that the handling process at each installation where plastic pellets in quantities equal to or above a threshold of 1 500 tonnes have been handled in the previous calendar year is compliant with the requirements set out in Annex I, by obtaining a certificate issued by a certifier. That certificate shall be valid for 5 years.
The economic operators referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall comply with Article 5(2) after the expiry period of the certificate unless they choose to renew it in accordance with the first subparagraph of this paragraph.