S.L. 439.20 Art. 51Competent authorities.

(1) The competent authority in Malta shall be responsible for the implementation of these regulations.

(2) The competent authority in Malta may designate bodies other than public authorities for the implementation of specific tasks USED FOR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES

laid down in these regulations only if there is proof that the body:

(a) has the expertise and infrastructure required to carry out the tasks; and

(b) is free of any conflict of interests as regards the performance of the tasks.

(3) Bodies thus designated shall be considered competent authorities for the purposes of these regulations.