S.L. 437.39 чл. 2Definitions. Cap. 437.

For the purposes of these regulations -

(1) ''competent authority'' is for Malta the Veterinary Services;

(2) ''establishment'' means any undertaking which produces, stores or processes the products referred to in regulation 1;

(3) ''official veterinarian'' means the veterinarian appointed by the Veterinary Services on the territory of Malta;

(4) ''trade'' means exchanges between the territory of Malta and Member States in goods within the meaning of article 9(2) of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community;

(5) ''trading partner'' in the meaning of article 2 of the Veterinary Services Act shall mean -

(a) Member States of the European Community;

(b) Third countries to the European Community;

where relevant.

(6) ''veterinary check'' means any physical check and, or administrative formality which applies to the products referred to in regulation 1(3) and which is intended for the protection, direct or otherwise, of public or animal health.

CHAPTER I

CHECKS AT ORIGIN