Cap. 419 ст. 16Functions of the Authority.

The functions of the Authority shall be:

(a) to make, adopt and publish standards, in relation to any class, category or type of products and, or, services;

(b) to co-ordinate, monitor and promote standardization and related activities at the various corporate, national, regional and international levels, and to supply and, or, ensure the existence of adequate supporting related services; For the purpose of this paragraph, "supporting related services" include:

(i) promoting the adoption and application of all aspects of metrology as a necessary adjunct to standardization;

(ii) the availability or ensuring the availability of testing services;

(iii) offering technological advice and consultancy services to Government, Government agencies and the private sector;

(iv) setting up and maintaining an international accreditation programme; and

(v) any other services related to standardization as may be required;

(c) to publish lists of standardization bodies that are recognised by the Authority for the purposes of this Act;

(d) to consider all applications for a permit to use a conformity mark and to grant permits for such purpose;

(e) to inform the public of new subjects included in its standards programme and of the preparation or concerned: - will transpose an international standard without being the equivalent; - will be a new national standard; or - will amend a national standard; and

(f) to cooperate with National, European, Regional or other international bodies in the field of standardization and to exchange information therewith generally, and in particular to such extent as may be provided for in any international obligation entered into by Malta or as may be prescribed;

(g) to perform such other functions as may be assigned to it under the provisions of this Act or of any other law.