Amendment, renewal and withdrawal of a project authorisation
Article 44
1. Member States shall ensure that amendment or renewal of the project authorisation is required for any change of the project that may have a negative impact on animal welfare. 2. Any amendment or renewal of a project authorisation shall be subject to a further favourable outcome of the project evaluation. 3. The competent authority may withdraw the project authorisation where the project is not carried out in accordance with the project authorisation. 4. Where a project authorisation is withdrawn, the welfare of the animals used or intended to be used in the project must not be adversely affected. 5. Member States shall establish and publish conditions for amendment and renewal of project authorisations.