S.L. 439.20 Art. 22Requirements for installations and equipment.

(1) The Maltese competent authority shall ensure itself that all establishments of a breeder, supplier or user have installations and equipment suited to the species of animals housed and, where procedures are carried out, to the performance of the procedures.

(2) The design, construction and method of functioning of the installations and equipment referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall ensure that the procedures are carried out as effectively as possible, and aim at obtaining reliable results using the minimum number of animals and causing the minimum degree of pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm.

(3) For the purposes of implementation of sub-regulations

(1) and (2), the Maltese competent authority shall ensure that the relevant requirements as set out in Annex III are complied with.