For a transitional period until 1 March 2013, consignments of aquatic animals accompanied by animal health certificates issued in accordance with the models set out in Part A or B of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1251/2008, and fishery products accompanied by animal health certificates issued in accordance with the model set out in Appendix IV of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 2074/2005, in their version prior to the amendments introduced by this Regulation, may be placed on the market or introduced into the Union provided that they reach their place of final destination before that date.