For their application in New Caledonia and French Polynesia :
a) In Article L. 1245-1, the last two paragraphs do not apply ;
b) Article L. 1245-5 is replaced by the following provisions:
Art.L. 1245-5.- Only persons whose activity involves medical biology examinations, anatomical cytopathology examinations, legal expertise or quality control or assessment, in particular of in vitro diagnostic medical devices, may import or export biological samples.
Only organisations authorised by the Minister for Research may import or export tissues and cells for scientific purposes.
The Agence de la biomédecine is informed of authorisations issued pursuant to this article.