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Rules and procedures concerning supervising bodies established by Member States in accordance with Article 14 shall cover the following minimum requirements:
Supervising bodies shall perform at least the following tasks:
Supervision of testing centres:
checking whether the minimum requirements for premises and test equipment are met;
verifying the mandatory requirements of the authorised entity;
Verifying training and examination of inspectors:
verifying the initial training of inspectors;
verifying the periodic refresher training of inspectors;
periodic refresher training of supervising body examiners;
conducting or supervising examinations.
Auditing:
pre-audit of testing centres prior to authorisation;
periodic re-audit of testing centres;
special audit in the case of irregularities;
audit of training/examination centres.
Monitoring, using measures such as the following:
re-testing of a statistically valid proportion of tested vehicles;
‘mystery shopper’ checks (use of defective vehicle optional);
analysis of results of roadworthiness tests (statistical methods);
appeal tests;
investigation of complaints.
Validation of measurement results of roadworthiness tests.
Proposing the withdrawal or suspension of authorisation of testing centres and/or of inspectors:
where the centre or inspector concerned does not fulfil a significant authorisation requirement;
where major irregularities are detected;
where there are continued negative audit results;
where there is a loss of good repute on the part of the centre or inspector in question.
Requirements applicable to the personnel employed by a supervising body shall cover the following areas:
technical competence;
impartiality;
standards of qualification and training.
Each Member State or its competent authority shall lay down the relevant rules and procedures, which shall include at least the following items:
Requirements concerning the authorisation and supervision of testing centres:
application for authorisation to operate as a testing centre;
responsibilities of testing centres;
pre-authorisation visit, or visits, to verify that all requirements are complied with;
authorisation of testing centres;
periodic re-testing/audits of testing centres;
periodic checks on testing centres to see whether they are continuing to comply with the applicable rules and procedures;
evidence-based unannounced special checks or audits of testing centres;
analysis of test data to see whether evidence exists of non-compliance with the applicable rules and procedures;
withdrawal or suspension of authorisations granted to testing centres.
Inspectors of testing centres:
requirements to become a certified inspector;
initial training, refresher training and examinations;
withdrawal or suspension of certification of inspectors.
Equipment and premises:
requirements for test equipment;
requirements for testing premises;
requirements for signage;
requirements for maintenance and calibration of testing equipment;
requirements for computerised systems.
Supervising bodies:
powers of the supervising bodies;
requirements applicable to staff of supervising bodies;
appeals and complaints.