3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, research or pilot projects in relation to reclamation facilities may be exempted from this Regulation where the competent authority establishes that the following criteria are met:
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(a)
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the research or pilot project will not be carried out within a water body used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption or a relevant safeguard zone designated pursuant to Directive 2000/60/EC;
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(b)
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the research or pilot project will be subject to appropriate monitoring.
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Any exemption pursuant to this paragraph shall be limited to a maximum period of five years.
Crops resulting from a research or pilot project exempted pursuant to this paragraph shall not be placed on the market.