S.L. 437.93 Art. 13Derogations.

(1) Malta shall draw up detailed rules for granting derogations, as provided for in rules 12(2), 14 and 15, including alternative appropriate measures and conditions. Such derogations shall be based on a risk assessment carried out by the competent authority.

(2) Malta shall immediately notify the Commission of any derogation granted in accordance with rule 14(1) and rule 15.

(3) Where a derogation has been granted, as provided for in rule 14(1) and rule 15, the Commission shall immediately review the situation with Malta and in the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (‘the Committee’) as soon as possible.

(4) Taking account of any derogation granted, as provided for in rules 14(1) and 15, measures to prevent the spread of avian influenza may be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in rule 65(3).