Division 1.8.5.2

Control authorities or control bodies recognised in accordance with Article 46(1) may authorise operators in third countries to use in-conversion or non-organic plant reproductive material in an organic production unit when organic plant reproductive material is not available in sufficient quality or quantity in the territory of the third country in which the operator is located, under the conditions laid down under points 1.8.5.3, 1.8.5.4 and 1.8.5.5.