S.L. 439.20 Art. 20Authorisation of breeders, suppliers and users.

(1) All breeders, suppliers and users are to be authorised by, and registered with, the competent authority. Such authorisation may be granted for a limited period:

Provided that authorisation shall be granted only if the breeder, supplier or user and its establishment is in compliance with the requirements of these regulations.

(2) The authorisation shall specify the person responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of these regulations and the person or persons referred to in regulation 24(1) and in regulation 25.

(3) Renewal of the authorisation shall be required for any significant change to the structure or the function of an establishment of a breeder, supplier or user that could negatively affect animal welfare.

(4) The competent authority in Malta is to ensure itself that it is to be notified of any changes of the person or persons referred to in sub-regulation (2).