1. Without prejudice to paragraphs 2 or 3 of this Article, a Single European Code shall be applied to all tissues and cells distributed for human application. For the other situations where tissues and cells are released for circulation, as a minimum the donation identification sequence shall be applied at least in the accompanying documentation.
2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to:
(a) reproductive cells from partner donation;
(b) tissues and cells distributed directly for immediate transplantation to the recipient, as referred to in Article 6(5) of Directive 2004/23/EC;
(c) tissues and cells imported into the Union in case of emergency authorised directly by the competent authority or authorities, as referred to in Article 9(3)b of Directive 2004/23/EC.
3. Member States may also allow exemptions from the requirement provided for in paragraph 1 for:
(a) tissues and cells other than reproductive cells for partner donation, when these tissues and cells remain within the same centre;
(b) tissues and cells that are imported into the Union, when these tissues and cells remain within the same centre from importation to application, provided that the centre comprises a tissue establishment authorised, designated, accredited, or licensed to carry out importing activities.]