Transition periods and derogations
1. Transition periods relating to the implementation of this Regulation may be granted under the procedure referred to in Article 12(2), not extending more than two years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
2. During the transition periods, derogations from this Regulation may be accepted by the Commission insofar as the national statistical systems require major adaptations.
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CitationArticle 9 of Regulation (EC) No 450/2003 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)