Derogations from certain measures to be applied on holdings where outbreaks are suspected
Article 4
1
The competent authority may grant derogations from the measures provided for in Article 3(2) points (c) to (e) on the basis of a risk assessment and taking into account the precautions taken and the destination of the birds and products to be moved.
2
The competent authority may also grant derogations from the measures provided for in Article 3(2), point (h) in the case of other captive birds kept on non-commercial holdings.
3
With reference to Article 3(2) point (f), the competent authority may authorise the sending of eggs:
a
directly to an establishment for the manufacture of egg products, as set out in Chapter II of Section X of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council , to be handled and treated in accordance with Chapter XI of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council ; where the competent authority issues such an authorisation, the latter shall be subject to the conditions set out in Annex III to Directive 2005/94/EC; or
b
for disposal.
OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55, corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22.
OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1, corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 3.