GA C2.2.7 2.2.7.

What happens in the event of loss or delay in the post? 
2.2.020
In case of loss or delay, the EPO accepts evidence of mailing a document only if it was mailed via the postal authorities or if one of the following postal service providers was used instead: Chronopost, DHL, Federal Express, flexpress, TNT, SkyNet, UPS or Transworld. As evidence, confirmation of registration by the post office or confirmation of receipt by the postal service provider must be provided at the request of the EPO. 
2.2.021
Rule 82 PCT excusing a delay in the post and Rule 82quater PCT excusing a delay due to force majeure are not applicable to the priority period, because these provisions may only be applied in respect of time limits fixed in the PCT. It is only under strict conditions that a right of priority may be restored (see points 2.14.001 ff). It is therefore recommended that an application be filed as early as possible.

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EPO Guide for Applicants, part II Int.

EPO Guide for Applicants, part II Int. - C The EPO as ISA and SISA

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PCT Implementing Rules

Offical Journal of the EPO