CHAPTER IV

Specific 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.