S.L. 439.20 Art. 21Suspension and withdrawal of authorisation.

(1) Where a breeder, supplier or user no longer complies with the requirements set out in these regulations, the competent authority shall take appropriate remedial action, or require such action to be taken, or suspend or withdraw its authorisation.

(2) It is the competent authority that shall ensure itself that, where the authorisation is suspended or withdrawn, the welfare of the animals housed in the establishment is not adversely affected.