S.L. 439.20 Art. 26Animal-welfare body

(1) The competent authority in Malta shall ensure that each breeder, supplier and user sets up an animal-welfare body.

(2) The animal-welfare body shall include at least the person or persons responsible for the welfare and care of the animals and, in the case of a user, a scientific member. The animal-welfare body shall also receive input from the designated veterinarian or the expert referred to in regulation 25.

(3) The competent authority in Malta may allow small breeders, suppliers and users to fulfil the tasks laid down in regulation 27(1) by other means.