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Regulation (EU) 2016/429 Article 165

Regulation (EU) 2016/429 Article 165

Germinal products intended for scientific purposes and delegated acts

Article 165

1.   The competent authority of the place of destination may, subject to the agreement of the competent authority of the place of origin, authorise movements of germinal products into the territory of the Member State of destination, for scientific purposes, where those movements do not fulfil the requirements of Articles 159 to 164. 2.   The competent authority shall only grant derogations provided for in paragraph 1 under the following conditions: (a) the competent authorities of the places of destination and origin: (i) have agreed on the conditions for the movements proposed; (ii) ensure that necessary risk-mitigation measures are in place so that those movements do not jeopardise the health status en route and in the place of destination with regard to the listed diseases referred to in point (d) of Article 9(1); (iii) have notified, where relevant, the competent authorities of Member States of passage of the derogation granted and of the conditions under which it is granted; (b) those movements take place under the supervision of the competent authorities of the places of origin and destination, and where relevant, of the competent authorities of any Member States of passage. 3.   The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 264 concerning the rules for the granting of derogations by competent authorities, supplementing those provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article.

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