Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

1. Tasks and activities of the supervising bodies

Supervising bodies shall perform at least the following tasks:

(a)

Supervision of testing centres:

• checking whether the minimum requirements for premises and test equipment are met;

• verifying the mandatory requirements of the authorised entity;

(b)

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.

(c)

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.

(d)

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.

(e)

Validation of measurement results of roadworthiness tests.

(f)

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.