The provisions of this Code do not apply:

- to fish meal when acidified and wetted with more than 40% water, by mass, irrespective of other factors;

- to fish meal manufactured from "white" fish with a moisture content of not more than 12% and a fat content of not more than 5% by mass; or

- with the exception of the documentation requirements in 5.4.4.2, to consignments of fish meal which are accompanied by a certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of shipment or other recognized authority stating that the product has no self-heating properties when transported in packaged form.