1. The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to the DPRK by nationals of Member States or through the territory of Member States or using their flag vessels, aircraft, pipelines, rail lines or vehicles of all industrial machinery, transportation vehicles, iron, steel, and other metals shall be prohibited, whether or not originating in their territory.
2. By derogation from paragraph 1, the prohibition in paragraph 1, shall not apply where a Member State determines that the provision of spare parts is needed to maintain the safe operation of DPRK passenger aircraft.
3. The Union shall take the necessary measures to determine the relevant items covered by this Article.