Article 3

This Regulation shall not apply to products which were placed on the market at a date prior to 1 July 2010 in conformity with the provisions applicable at such date.

The maximum level for ochratoxin A established in point 2.2.11 of the Annex which is applicable as from 1 July 2012 shall not apply to products which were placed on the market at a date prior to 1 July 2012 in conformity with the provisions applicable at such date.

The burden of proving when the products were placed on the market shall be borne by the food business operator.