CHAPTER XIIMPLEMENTING POWERS AND COMMITTEE PROCEDURE

Article 63Implementing powers

1.

Detailed rules necessary for the implementation of this Directive shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 64(2) and may include in particular specific rules concerning:

(a)

the disposal of carcases, and

(b)

the movement and treatment of feed, bedding, used litter, manure and slurry contaminated or suspected to be contaminated.

2.

Any amendments to the annexes to take account of scientific and technical progress shall be decided in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 64(2).

3.

Detailed rules required by the epidemiological situation to supplement the minimum control measures provided for in this Directive shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 64(3).

4.

Without prejudice to the safeguard measures provided for in Article 9 of Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market21 or Article 10 of Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market22, temporary emergency measures required due to a serious health threat caused by influenza viruses of avian origin other than those referred to in point 1 of Article 2, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 64(3).

Article 64Committee procedure

1.

The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health established by Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety23.

2.

Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

3.

Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of that Decision shall be set at 15 days.

4.

The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.