Article 1

Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/2008 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 20

For a transitional period until 31 December 2012, Member States may authorise the import of ornamental aquatic animals of species susceptible to epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS) intended solely for closed ornamental facilities from third countries or territories that are Members of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

During that transitional period, the requirements concerning EUS set out in Part II.2 of the model animal health certificate set out in Part B of Annex IV, shall not apply to ornamental aquatic animals intended solely for closed ornamental facilities.’