
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 January 2007, 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 submit periodic reports to the Commission and the other Member States on the progress made in establishing the disposal system on 1 February 2006, 1 May 2006, 1 August 2006 and 1 November 2006.
Article 3 
This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2005 to 1 January 2007.
Article 4 
This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Cyprus.