S.L. 427.93 ст. 4Delegation of functions.

(1) The competent authority may confer in whole or in part, its competence for the inspection and certification in the field of organic production in accordance with the provisions set out in these regulations, the Council Regulation, Regulation (EC) 889/2008, and Regulation (EC) 1235/2008 to one or more control authorities or control bodies:

Provided that the competent authority shall publish in the Gazette, a notice regarding such conferral of delegation.

(2) Whenever the competent authority appoints a control authority or control body to perform control tasks in terms of this regulation, it shall attribute a code number to each control authority.

(3) The control authorities and, or control bodies shall offer adequate guarantees of objectivity and impartiality and shall have at their disposal the qualified staff and resources necessary to carry out its functions.

(4) The competent authority shall be responsible for the delegation of control tasks to the control bodies and, or control authorities and shall also be responsible for their supervision as defined in Article 92c of Regulation (EC) 889/2008.

(5) The competent authority may if it deems necessary to do so, withdraw the delegation conferred:

Provided that such withdrawal of delegation shall be published in the Gazette.

(6) Control authorities and, or control bodies appointed by the competent authority shall not have the authority to:

(a) perform supervision and audits of other control bodies; or

(b) grant exceptions to operators.