Article 1

By way of derogation from Article 5(1), first subparagraph, point (b) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96, the additional security referred to in the said provision shall not be required during the suspension of customs duties on imports of certain cereals as established by Regulation (EC) No 1/2008.

The additional securities referred to in paragraph 1, which have been lodged since 4 January 2008 shall be released immediately.