The requirement stated in the catalogue were clear. vs The requirement stated in the catalogue is clear.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase 'the requirement stated in the catalogue were clear.' is correct when referring to requirements that were clear in the past. The second phrase 'the requirement stated in the catalogue is clear.' is correct when referring to requirements that are currently clear.

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The requirement stated in the catalogue were clear.

This phrase is correct when referring to requirements that were clear in the past.

This phrase should be used when talking about requirements that were clear at a specific point in the past.

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We make the reference under this recital which establishes clearly the obligation to comply with the requirements stated in Directive 95/46/EC.
Where radio in-fill is implemented the requirements stated in Annex A 4.2.6.e shall be respected.
A well-structured strategy which at least complies with the requirements stated in the Sixth Environmental Action Programme is sorely needed.
With respect to engineering consultancies, one of the requirements stated in the tender's service procurement notice is that applicants have worked successfully on at least two EU-funded technical assistance projects in solid waste management.
The Control-Command and Signalling On-board and Track-side subsystems shall respect the requirements stated in this TSI.
Where radio in-fill is implemented, the requirements stated in Annex A 4.2.5.c shall be respected.
The user test should then meet the requirements stated in Appendix II(b).
The holders of a licence accepted by a Member State shall exercise their privileges in accordance with the requirements stated in Part-FCL.
The requirements stated in the previous paragraph and in Chapter 5 with respect to the corresponding interoperability constituents may be waived on these lines.
Measurements shall be made in accordance to prEN ISO 3095:2001 except that the reference track shall meet the requirements stated in Annex A1.4.
The purpose of assessments carried out within the scope of this TSI is to verify that the equipment complies with the requirements stated in Chapter 4.
The requirements stated in paragraphs 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.10, and 5.11 above shall be complied with.
Replacement brake lining assemblies shall be tested according to the prescriptions of Annex 5 and shall satisfy the requirements stated in this Annex.
The materials and articles which contain the substances indicated in (a) and (b) shall comply with the requirements stated in article 2 of Directive 89/109/EEC.
The measurements shall be made in accordance to prEN ISO 3095:2001 except that the reference track shall meet the requirements stated in the relevant TSI.
The measurements shall be done in accordance with prEN ISO 3095:2001 except that the reference track shall meet the requirements stated in the relevant TSI.
But that gorgeous one in the catalogue isn't here.
In the catalogue the indispensable person of a qualified technician was missing.
Another question in the catalogue of Laeken declarations makes me similarly pensive.
Competent authorities may include other relevant information in the catalogue on their own initiative.

The requirement stated in the catalogue is clear.

This phrase is correct when referring to requirements that are currently clear.

This phrase should be used when talking about requirements that are clear at the present moment.

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But that gorgeous one in the catalogue isn't here.
Inclusion in the catalogue is open to all agricultural producers and will not contain any incitement to purchase the products.
We make the reference under this recital which establishes clearly the obligation to comply with the requirements stated in Directive 95/46/EC.
Where radio in-fill is implemented the requirements stated in Annex A 4.2.6.e shall be respected.
Authorisations shall cease to be valid if the application for entry in the national catalogue is withdrawn or rejected, or the variety is entered in the catalogue.
A well-structured strategy which at least complies with the requirements stated in the Sixth Environmental Action Programme is sorely needed.
With respect to engineering consultancies, one of the requirements stated in the tender's service procurement notice is that applicants have worked successfully on at least two EU-funded technical assistance projects in solid waste management.
The Control-Command and Signalling On-board and Track-side subsystems shall respect the requirements stated in this TSI.
Where radio in-fill is implemented, the requirements stated in Annex A 4.2.5.c shall be respected.
The user test should then meet the requirements stated in Appendix II(b).
The holders of a licence accepted by a Member State shall exercise their privileges in accordance with the requirements stated in Part-FCL.
The requirements stated in the previous paragraph and in Chapter 5 with respect to the corresponding interoperability constituents may be waived on these lines.
Measurements shall be made in accordance to prEN ISO 3095:2001 except that the reference track shall meet the requirements stated in Annex A1.4.
The purpose of assessments carried out within the scope of this TSI is to verify that the equipment complies with the requirements stated in Chapter 4.
The requirements stated in paragraphs 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.10, and 5.11 above shall be complied with.
Replacement brake lining assemblies shall be tested according to the prescriptions of Annex 5 and shall satisfy the requirements stated in this Annex.
The materials and articles which contain the substances indicated in (a) and (b) shall comply with the requirements stated in article 2 of Directive 89/109/EEC.
The measurements shall be made in accordance to prEN ISO 3095:2001 except that the reference track shall meet the requirements stated in the relevant TSI.
The measurements shall be done in accordance with prEN ISO 3095:2001 except that the reference track shall meet the requirements stated in the relevant TSI.
The underlying principle for the compulsory labelling of analytical constituents of a certain feed material in the Catalogue is, whether a certain product contains high concentrations of a specific constituent, or the manufacturing process has changed the nutritional characteristics of the product.

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The requirement stated in the catalogue were clear. vs The requirement stated in the catalogue is clear.