Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 sets out standards for the transformation of animal by-products into biogas and compost. In accordance with point 3(b) of Section 2 of Chapter III of Annex V, the competent authority may under certain conditions authorise specific requirements other than those set out in Chapter III.

However, the digestion residues and the compost in such cases should be placed on the market only in the Member State where the alternative transformation parameters have been authorised. In order to provide the competent authority with the necessary flexibility in the way they regulate the biogas and compost plants mentioned in point 3 of Section 2 of Chapter III of Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011, it is appropriate to exclude from the standards set out in point 2 of Section 3 of Chapter III those digestion residues and compost, for which the Member State has already authorised alternative transformation parameters. Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly.

The export of processed manure destined for incineration or disposal in a landfill is prohibited. However, in accordance with Article 43(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 the export of that material for use in biogas or composting plants may be allowed provided that the country of destination is a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In order to allow the export of processed manure and organic fertilizers containing solely processed manure, it is appropriate to lay down the rules for the export of those products for purposes other than incineration, landfill, or use in biogas or composting plants in the countries which are not members of OECD. Those rules should set out requirements at least equivalent to the requirements for the placing on the market of processed manure and organic fertilizers containing solely processed manure. Annex XIV to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly.

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,