If, on the basis of detailed grounds due to new data or a new evaluation of existing data that have become evident since the adoption of the provisions in question, a Member State finds that one of the products listed in the Annex or its use under any conditions that have been set represents a danger to human or animal health even though it complies with the provisions of this Directive, the Member States may temporarily suspend or restrict the application of those provisions in its territory. It shall immediately inform the other Member States and the Commission thereof, giving the reasons for its decision.

The Commission shall examine as soon as possible the reasons given by the Member State concerned and shall consult the Member States in the Standing Committee for Feedingstuffs and shall then give its opinion without delay and take appropriate action.

If the Commission considers that amendments to this Directive are necessary to alleviate the difficulties referred to in paragraph 1 and to ensure the protection of human or animal health, it shall adopt such measures. Those measures, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive, shall be adopted in accordance with the urgency procedure referred to in Article 13(4). The Member State that has adopted safeguard measures may in that event retain them until the amendments have entered into force.