# Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Article 12: Quarantine and pre-shipment applications and emergency uses of methyl bromide

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

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3. In an emergency, where unexpected outbreaks of particular pests or diseases so require, the appropriate authority may authorise the temporary production, placing on the market and use of methyl bromide, provided that the placing on the market and use of methyl bromide are allowed respectively under Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 and Regulation (EU) 528/2012.
Such authorisation shall apply for a period not exceeding 120 days and to a quantity not exceeding 20 metric tonnes and shall specify measures to be taken to reduce emissions during use.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2009/1005/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-1005/article-12
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