Article 1

F11.

The competent authorities may authorise the introduction into Great Britain of contaminated soil originating in third countries by way of derogation from:

(a)

any prohibition that would otherwise apply to its introduction by virtue of Article 40(1) of the Plant Health Regulation; or

(b)

any requirements that would otherwise apply to its introduction by virtue of Article 41(1) of the Plant Health Regulation.

F22.

The authorisation to provide for derogations, as mentioned in paragraph 1 shall be subject to the specific conditions provided for in the Annex, and shall only apply to soil that is introduced into F3Great Britain between 1 March 2005 and F431 December 2024 and F5is destined for treatment in dedicated hazardous waste incinerators.

F63.

The authorisation is without prejudice to any further authorisation or procedures which may be required under other legislation.