
Article 1 

1. By way of derogation from Articles 4(2), 5(2) and 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, Cyprus may, in respect of its own territory, and until 1 November 2005, permit on-site burning or burial of animal by-products.
2. The derogation referred to in paragraph 1 does not apply to Category 1 material referred to in Article 4(1)(a)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002.
Article 2 
When permitting on-site burning or burial, as provided for in Article 1 of this Decision, Cyprus shall take all necessary measures to avoid endangering human or animal health and the environment in accordance with the implementing rules laid down in Articles 6 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 811/2003. Cyprus shall, by 1 June 2005, inform the Commission and other Member States of the progress made in establishing the disposal system.
Article 3 
This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2005 until 1 November 2005.
Article 4 
This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Cyprus.
Done at Brussels, 27 January 2005.
For the Commission
Markos KYPRIANOU
Member of the Commission