CHAPTER IVSpecific obligations and powers of the Member States

Article 10

1.

The Commission shall promote and take part in the operation in a European network of the authorities of the Member States competent for product safety, in particular in the form of administrative cooperation.

2.

This network operation shall develop in a coordinated manner with the other existing Community procedures, particularly RAPEX. Its objective shall be, in particular, to facilitate:

(a)

the exchange of information on risk assessment, dangerous products, test methods and results, recent scientific developments as well as other aspects relevant for control activities;

(b)

the establishment and execution of joint surveillance and testing projects;

(c)

the exchange of expertise and best practices and cooperation in training activities;

(d)

improved cooperation at Community level with regard to the tracing, withdrawal and recall of dangerous products.