By way of derogation from the first sentence of Article 7(1) of Directive 2002/53/EC, no official examination shall be required if the following information is sufficient for the decision on the acceptance of the conservation varieties:
the description of the conservation variety and its denomination;
the results of unofficial tests;
knowledge gained from practical experience during cultivation, reproduction and use, as notified by the applicant to the Member State concerned;
other information, in particular from the plant genetic resource authorities or from organisations recognised for this purpose by the Member States.