S.L. 433.34 Art. 16Transitory rules.

(1) In derogation to these regulations, plant material from any Member State may be submitted to the national certification (NATIONAL CERTIFICATION SCHEME)

scheme.

(2) The propagation material should be introduced in the following circumstances:

(a) the rapid activation of the certification system in Malta;

(b) the inclusion of new cultivars in the Maltese certification system; and

(c) the counteraction to particular necessities that might arise within the context of the certification system.

(3) The introduction of propagation material shall be permitted from time to time upon the advice of the Directorate.

(4) Alternatively, propagation material produced from mother plants derived from propagation material obtained from a certification system of another Member State may be certified accordingly.

(5) The establishments, to be recognised, must undergo checks according to the protocols of certification of the respective Member State on the advice of the Directorate.