Article 5Determination and modification of frequency rates for identity checks and physical checks performed on animals, products of animal origin, germinal products, animal by-products, derived products, hay and straw and composite products
1.
The baseline frequency rates for identity checks and for physical checks on consignments of animals and goods referred to in Article 1 are set out in Annex I to this Regulation, based on the scientific assessments and information referred to in points (a)(v) and (vi) of the first subparagraph of Article 54(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
2.
The frequency rate for physical checks on specific goods from a specific third country may be increased where serious deficiencies are identified based on:
(a)
information collected by the F1appropriate authority in accordance with Article 125(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625; or
(b)
the outcome of controls performed by Commission experts in accordance with Article 120(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
In this case, the frequency rate determined in accordance with paragraph 1 is increased to the next higher baseline frequency rate set out in Annex I or to a frequency rate of 50 % where the frequency rate applicable to the specific category of goods is at 30 %,
3.
The frequency rate of physical checks shall be increased from the baseline frequency rate determined in accordance with paragraph 1 to the next higher baseline frequency rate set out in Annex I, or to a frequency rate of 50 % if the frequency rate applicable to the specific category of goods is at 30 %, where data and information collected via the F2appropriate computerised information management system indicate for specific goods from a specific third country a level of non-compliance with respect to physical checks in the last 12 months, for the same category of goods, which exceeds by 30 % the average rate of non-compliance for the same category of goods from all third countries.
4.
Where the criteria referred to in paragraph 2 or in paragraph 3 are no longer met, the frequency rate shall be reduced to the respective baseline frequency rate set out in Annex I.