Article 2

The marketing in the Community of seed of linseed (Linum usitatissimum) which does not satisfy the minimum germination capacity requirements laid down in Directive 2002/57/EC shall be permitted, for a period expiring on 31 May 2005, in accordance with the terms set out in the Annex to this Decision and subject to the following conditions:

1. (a)

   the germination capacity must be at least that set out in the Annex to this Decision;

2. (b)

   the official label must state the germination ascertained in the official examination carried out pursuant to Article 2(1)(f)(iv) and 2(1)(g)(iv) of Directive 2002/57/EC;

3. (c)

   the seed must have been first placed on the market in accordance with Article 3 of this Decision.