By way of derogation from Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, food business operators who before 1 January 2006 were allowed to place food of animal origin on their national market may continue to place such products on this market under a national mark that cannot be confused with the marks provided for in Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 until such time as the competent authority, in accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, has approved the establishments handling such products.

Food of animal origin bearing such national marks may be marketed only in the national territory of the Member State where they are produced.