Article 5 Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

However, Articles 3(1), 4(1), 4(2), 4(5) and 4(9) shall apply from 1 January 2013. Article 1 and Articles 3(2) and 4(7) shall apply from 1 February 2013 and Article 4(6) and (8) shall apply from 1 July 2013.