Article 2

Decision 2001/812/EC is amended as follows:

1. 1..

   In Article 3, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

   ‘4.

   By way of derogation from paragraph 3, deep frozen semen and embryos, by-products or blood products of animal origin transported for use in technical purposes including pharmaceuticals, provided that these consignments are transported at ambient temperatures, in sealed, self-contained temperature regulating packages or containers, may be inspected in border inspection posts with facilities listed and approved only to handle packed products that are at ambient temperatures.’

2. 2..

   In Article 4, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:

   ‘5.

   By way of derogation from paragraph 4 , based upon a risk assessment by the competent authority, border inspection posts with limited throughputs of consignments of any one particular category, either of products for human consumption or of products not for human consumption, may use the same facilities provided for unloading, inspection and storage for all products for which the post is approved, provided that a time separation of consignments is implemented, and that adequate cleansing and disinfection of facilities between handling and checks of consignments is undertaken as necessary. Such a derogation and the underlying risk assessment shall be notified to the Commission.’

3. 3..

   In the introductory phrase of section 4 of Annex, the words ‘The following records must also be kept:’ are replaced by the words:

   ‘The following alternative records shall be kept in electronic or paper form where the data are not entered in TRACES at the border inspection post.’