S.L. 437.85 Art. 2Interpretation. Cap. 437.

For the purpose of these rules, unless the context otherwise requires -

"Member State" means a State which is a Member within the European Community;

"official control of foodstuffs", or "control", means an inspection by the competent authority of the territory of Malta of the compliance -

(i) of foodstuffs;

(ii) of food additives, vitamins, mineral salts, trace elements and other additives intended to be sold as such;

(iii) of materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs;

with provisions aimed at preventing risks to public health, guaranteeing fair commercial transactions or protecting consumer interests, including provisions on consumer information. "the Commission" means the European Commission;

"the Community" means the European Community as established under the Treaty establishing the European Community;

"the competent authority for the territory of Malta" means the Veterinary Services within the territory of Malta as provided under article 2 of the Veterinary Services Act;