Article 1

The marketing in the Community of seed potatoes of the category ‘certified seed potatoes’ which do not satisfy the requirements laid down in Directive 2002/56/EC in respect of the number of plants showing symptoms of severe virus infection in the direct progeny shall be permitted, for a period expiring on 30 June 2009, in accordance with the terms set out in the Annex to this Decision and subject to the following conditions:

1. (a)

   the number of plants showing symptoms of severe virus infection in the direct progeny of seed potatoes of the category ‘certified seed potatoes’ does not exceed the percentage set out in the Annex;

2. (b)

   the official label states the percentage of plants showing symptoms of severe virus infection in the direct progeny of seed potatoes of the category ‘certified seed potatoes’ ascertained in the official examination pursuant to Article 2(c)(iv) of Directive 2002/56/EC;

3. (c)

   seed potatoes are placed on the market in accordance with Article 2 of this Decision.