(6)To address the effects of de-watering and de-icing on the determination of the weight of certain fishery products, in particular where such processes are necessary to avoid spoilage or for product preservation, and without prejudice to different requirements established under the rules of the CFP, including measures endorsed by the Union and other North-East Atlantic coastal States, it is appropriate to introduce detailed rules on water and ice deduction. Those rules should build on a 2 % deduction set out in Article 74 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011note, for a limited period, while allowing Member States a degree of flexibility, both during and after that period, to apply a different percentage in duly justified cases, where necessary, proportionate and appropriate, such as in light of best available technology and practices, and in accordance with the CFP objectives, including ensuring a level-playing field within the Union. To that end, the Commission should assess the conditions for the use of any different deduction percentage on the basis of relevant information submitted by the Member States concerned and, where necessary, with the technical support of independent experts or scientific bodies recognised at Union or international level, including the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries. In order to promote the harmonised application of deductions within the Union, the Commission should inform the Member States of any notification concerning such deductions and, upon request, be able to coordinate technical discussions on such proposals of deduction, including through dedicated working groups, as well as through the expert group on compliance referred to in Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Councilnote.
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