S.L. 437.93 Art. 9Derogations from certainmeasures be applied on holdings where outbreaks are suspected.

(1) The competent authority may grant derogations from to the measures provided for in rule 8(2)(c) to (e) on the basis of a risk assessment and taking into account the precautions taken and the destination of the birds and products to be moved.

(2) The competent authority may also grant derogations from the measures provided for in rule 8(2)(h) in the case of other captive birds kept on non-commercial holdings.

(3) With reference to rule 8(2)(f), the competent authority may authorise the sending of eggs:

(a) directly to an establishment for the manufacture of egg products, as set out in Chapter II of Section X of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, to be handled and treated in accordance with Chapter XI of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 852/2004; where the competent authority issues such an authorisation, the latter shall be subject to the conditions set out in Schedule III to these rules; or

(b) for disposal.