S.L. 437.57 Art. 3Measures taken in accordance with these rules.

(1) In Malta measures taken in accordance with these rules by the competent authority are coordinated at national and local level, in particular in relation to epidemiological surveys.

(2) The competent authority at local level shall be assisted by approved national laboratories.

(3) The competent authority shall designate the approved national reference laboratories for the zoonoses and zoonotic agents listed in Schedule I, point I, at which the identification of a zoonotic agent or final confirmation of its presence may be carried out.