S.L. 437.41 Art. 3Organisation and effects of checks. Cap. 437.

(1) No consignment from a third country is introduced into the territory of Malta without having been subjected to the veterinary checks required by these regulations.

(2) Consignments are introduced into the territory of Malta via a border inspection post.

(3) In the territory of Malta persons responsible for the load are obliged to forward information in advance by duly completing where applicable the certificate referred to in regulation 5(1), or [

provide a detailed description in writing or in computerised form of the consignment referred to in subregulation (1), including the products referred to in regulations 9 and 17(1), to the veterinary staff of the border inspection post to which the products are to be submitted. Veterinary Services may inspect the manifests of vessels and aircraft and check that they tally with the above-mentioned statements and documents.

(4) The customs authorities on whom the border inspection post is geographically dependent shall allow the intended customs-approved treatment or use of the consignments only in accordance with the conditions set out in the certificate referred to in regulation 5(1).

(5) Detailed rules for the application of this regulation, in particular the list of products to be subjected to a veterinary check, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 16(2) of the Veterinary Services Act and in accordance with

European Community rules.