Article 3
1. By way of derogation from Article 2, a Member State listed in column B of Annex II may maintain authorisations for plant protection products containing substances listed in column A of that Annex for the uses listed in column C of that Annex until 30 April 2011, provided that it complies with the following conditions: (a) it ensures that no harmful effects to human or animal health and no unacceptable influence to the environment are caused; (b) it ensures that such plant protection products remaining on the market are relabelled in order to match the restricted use conditions; (c) it imposes all appropriate risk mitigation measures to reduce any possible risks; (d) it ensures that alternatives for those uses are seriously sought. 2. Member States making use of the derogation provided for in paragraph 1, shall inform the Commission about the measures taken under paragraph 1, and, in particular, under points (a) to (d), by 31 December of each year.