S.L. 437.58 Art. 21Uniform implementation of plans.

(1) To the extent necessary to ensure uniform application of these regulations, and in cooperation with the competent authorities of Malta, the Commission’s veterinary experts may verify on the spot that the plans and the system for checking the plans by the competent authorities have been uniformly implemented. Malta, within whose territory a verification is being carried out, shall give all necessary assistance to the experts in carrying out their duties. The Commission shall inform Malta of the results of the verifications carried out.

Malta shall take the measures necessary to take account of the results of these verifications and shall notify the Commission of the measures taken. Where the Commission considers that the measures taken are insufficient, it shall, after consultation with Malta in question and having regard to the measures necessary to safeguard public health, take appropriate measures in accordance with the procedure laid down in rule 32.

(2) The general rules for implementing this rule, especially as regards the frequency and method of carrying out the verifications referred to in the first subparagraph of sub-rule (1) (including cooperation with the competent authorities), shall be determined in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 33 of Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996. [

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