S.L. 437.72 Art. 17Co-operationinthe event of infringements.

(1) In the event of the destruction, use for other purposes, re-dispatch to the country of origin or rendering harmless of the products, as provided for in rule 16(1), Malta as the Member State of destination shall contact the Member State of dispatch without delay. If the Member State of destination fears that such measures are inadequate, it shall together with the Member State of dispatch seek ways and means of remedying the situation; if appropriate this may involve a joint on-the-spot inspection.

(2) Where the checks carried out in accordance with rule 15 show repeated irregularities, the Veterinary Services as the competent authority of the Member State of destination shall inform the European Commission and the other Member States.

(3) In the event of the destruction, use for other purposes, re-dispatch to Malta or rendering harmless of products originating from Malta, as provided for in rule 16(1), the Veterinary Services of Malta shall take all necessary measures and notify the Member State of destination of the nature and outcome of the checks carried out, the decisions taken and the reasons for such decisions. If the Member State of destination fears that such measures are inadequate, the Veterinary Services and the Member State of destination shall seek ways and means of remedying the situation; if appropriate this may involve a joint on-the-spot inspection.