
Article 1 
This Decision shall apply to bivalve molluscs, as defined in point 2.1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, imported from Peru and intended for human consumption (bivalve molluscs).
Article 2 
Member States shall not authorise the importation into the Community of bivalve molluscs from Peru.
That prohibition shall apply to all consignments of bivalve molluscs that are received at Community border inspection posts whether or not the consignments were produced, stored or certified in the country of origin before this Decision takes effect.
Article 3 
By way of derogation from Article 2, Member States shall authorise the importation into the Community of the following products:

((a)) eviscerated Pectinidae of aquaculture origin;
((b)) bivalve molluscs that have undergone a heat treatment as set out in point A.5(b) of Chapter II of Section VII of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
Article 4 
All expenditure incurred in the application of this Decision shall be charged to the consignee or his agent.
Article 5 
This Decision shall apply until 31 March 2009.
Article 6 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 12 November 2008.
For the Commission
Androulla VASSILIOU
Member of the Commission