S.L. 639.5 Art. 3Designation of the competent authority.

(1) For the purposes of these regulations, the Council

Regulation, Regulation (EC) 889/2008, and Regulation (EC) 1235/

2008 the Directorate is hereby being designated as the competent authority.

(2) Without prejudice to the functions of the competent authority as established by the Council Regulation, Regulation (EC) 889/2008, and Regulation (EC) 1235/2008, the Directorate shall:

(a) have the power to carry out official controls in the field of organic production in accordance with documented procedures;

(b) be responsible for drawing up of reports on the controls it carries out;

(c) be responsible for the market surveillance of retail and, or advertising of organic products;

(d) in cases where there is a breach of these regulations, the Council Regulation, Regulation (EC) 889/2008, or Regulation (EC) 1235/2008, take any measure it deems fit in order to ensure that the said regulations are adhered to;

(e) have any other function necessary for the implementation of the provisions of these regulations. OF ORGANIC PRODUCTS

(3) The Director may issue guidelines regarding compliance with the provisions of these regulations which directly or indirectly regulate the organic sector:

Provided that these guidelines shall be published in the Gazette and shall be read in conjunction with these regulations and shall be legally binding.