However, in order to provide for a smooth transition it should be possible, for a limited period of time from that date, for devices to be placed on the market or put into service by virtue of a valid certificate issued pursuant to Directive 98/79/EC.
Mar sin féin, chun go mbeidh aistriú rianúil ann, ba cheart é a bheith indéanta, go ceann tréimhse teoranta ón dáta sin, feistí a mbeidh na ceanglais sin infheidhme ina leith agus ar eisíodh deimhniú ina leith a chur ar an margadh nó a chur i seirbhís de bhua deimhniú bailí arna eisiúint de bhun Threoir 98/79/CE.