### (7) in the current defence market context , marked by an increased security threat and the realistic perspective of a high intensity conflict , member states are rapidly increasing their defence budgets and aiming at similar purchases. this results in an amount of demand which exceeds european defence technological and industrial base manufacturing capacities , currently tailored for peace time. ### (7) in the current defence market context , marked by an increased security threat and the realistic perspective of a high intensity conflict , member states are rapidly increasing their defence budgets and aiming at similar purchases. this results in an amount of demand which exceeds european defence technological and industrial base manufacturing capacities , currently tailored for peace time. the lack of coordination and cooperation regarding procurement risks contributing to rising prices , which could have the effect that increasing national defence budgets would not lead to stronger military capabilities.


### (19) grants under the instrument may take the form of financing not linked to cost based on the achievement of results by reference to work packages , milestones or targets of the common procurement process , in order to create the necessary incentive effect. ### (19) grants under the instrument may take the form of financing not linked to cost based on the achievement of results by reference to work packages , milestones or targets of the common procurement process , in order to create the necessary incentive effect provided that the union does not co-finance the defence product itself which would be non-compliant with the instrument’s legal base and primary law.


### to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the european defence technological and industrial base (edtib) for a more resilient union , in particular by speeding up , in a collaborative manner , the adjustment of industry to structural changes , including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities; ### to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the european defence technological and industrial base (edtib) for a more resilient union , in particular by speeding up , in a collaborative manner , the adjustment of industry to structural changes , including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities and the opening of the supply chains throughout the union;


### 2. the eu funding shall incentivize the cooperation between member states to fulfil the objectives referred to in article 3. the financial contribution shall be set up taking into consideration the collaborative nature of the common procurement plus an appropriate amount to create the incentive effect necessary to induce cooperation. ### 2. the eu funding shall incentivize the cooperation between member states to fulfil the objectives referred to in article 3. the financial contribution shall be set up taking into consideration the collaborative nature of the common procurement plus an appropriate amount to create the incentive effect necessary to induce cooperation without directly co-financing the defence product.


### 2. the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , adopt the work programme referred to in paragraph 1. the implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 14 paragraph 3. ### 2. the commission shall , by means of a delegating act , adopt the work programme referred to in paragraph 1. the delegating act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 13a.


### 3. the work programme shall set out the minimum financial size of the joint procurement actions and determine the indicative amount of financial support for actions carried out by the minimum number of member states as referred to in point c) of article 7 paragraph 1 as well as incentives for procurement of higher value and inclusion of additional member states or associated countries. ### 3. the work programme shall set out:


### 2. the report shall build on consultations of member states and key stakeholders and shall , in particular , assess the progress made towards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3. ### 2. the report shall build on consultations of member states and key stakeholders and shall , in particular , assess the progress made towards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 and be based on a set of key performance indicators that the commission must adopt by delegated act , no later than 3 months after the entry into force of this regulation.


### (11) furthermore , in cases where the disruptions might affect the conformity assessment bodies or in cases where the testing capacities for such crisis-relevant products would not be sufficient , it is appropriate to provide for the possibility for the national competent authorities to exceptionally and temporarily authorise the placing on the market of products , which have not undergone the usual conformity assessment procedures required by the respective eu sectoral legislation. ### (11) furthermore , in cases where the disruptions might affect the conformity assessment bodies or in cases where the testing capacities for such crisis-relevant products would not be sufficient , it is appropriate to provide for the possibility for the national competent authorities to exceptionally and temporarily authorise those products for a maximum period of six months , following consultation of pertinent stakeholders and expert groups , the placing on the market of products , which have not undergone the usual conformity assessment procedures required by the respective eu sectoral legislation. the products should nevertheless comply with the applicable safety requirements , social and environmental legislation laid down in relevant union harmonisation legislation.


### (12) as regards products falling within the scope of those regulations that have been designated as crisis-relevant goods , the national competent authorities should be able , in the context of an ongoing single market emergency , to derogate from the obligation to carry out those conformity assessment procedures laid down in those regulations , in those cases where the involvement of a notified body is mandatory and should be able to issue authorisations for those products , provided that they comply with all the applicable essential safety requirements. compliance with those substantive requirements may be demonstrated by various means , which may include testing performed by the national authorities of samples provided by the manufacturer having applied for an authorisation. the specific procedures , which were followed to demonstrate the compliance and their results should be clearly described in the authorisation issued by the national competent authority. ### (12) as regards products falling within the scope of those regulations that have been designated as crisis-relevant goods , the national competent authorities should be able , in the context of an ongoing single market emergency , to derogate from the obligation to carry out those conformity assessment procedures laid down in those regulations , in those cases where the involvement of a notified body is mandatory and should be able to issue authorisations for those products , provided that they comply with all the applicable essential safety , environmental and social requirements as well as the precautionary principle. compliance with those substantive requirements may be demonstrated by various means , which may include testing performed by the national authorities of samples provided by the manufacturer having applied for an authorisation. the specific procedures , which were followed to demonstrate the compliance and their results should be clearly described in the authorisation issued by the national competent authority.


### (13) where a single market emergency entails an exponential increase in the demand for certain products and in order to support the efforts of economic operators to meet such demand , it is appropriate to provide technical references , which may be used by the manufacturers to design and produce crisis-relevant goods , which comply with the applicable essential health and safety requirements. ### (13) where a single market emergency entails an exponential increase in the demand for certain products and in order to support the efforts of economic operators to meet such demand , it is appropriate to provide technical references , which may be used by the manufacturers to design and produce crisis-relevant goods , which comply with the applicable essential health and safety , environmental and social requirements as well the precautionary principle.


### (15) with respect to regulations (eu) 2016/424 , (eu) 2016/425 , (eu) 2016/426 and , (eu) 2019/1009 , the competent national authorities should be able to presume that products manufactured in accordance with national or international standards within the meaning of regulation (eu) no 1025/201246ensuring an equivalent level of protection to that offered by the harmonised european standards comply with the relevant essential health and safety requirements. ### (15) with respect to regulations (eu) 2023/xxx [machinery regulation (eu) 2016/424 , 2023/xxxx [gpsr] , (eu) (eu) 2016/425 , (eu) 2016/426 and , (eu) 2019/1009 , the competent national authorities should be able to presume that products manufactured in accordance with national or international standards within the meaning of regulation (eu) no 1025/201246ensuring an equivalent level of protection to that offered by the harmonised european standards comply with the relevant essential health and safety , environmental and socialrequirements. additionally , the precautionary principle should be applied.


### (16) furthermore , with respect to regulations (eu) 2016/424 , (eu) 2016/425 , (eu) 2016/426 , (eu) 2019/1009 and (eu) no 305/2011 , the commission should have the possibility to adopt by means of implementing acts common specifications , on which the manufacturers may rely in order to benefit from a presumption of conformity with the applicable essential requirements. the implementing act laying down such common specifications should remain applicable for the duration of the single market emergency. ### (16) furthermore , with respect to regulations (eu) 2016/424 , (eu) 2016/425 , (eu) 2016/426 , (eu) 2019/1009 and (eu) no 305/2011 , the commission should have the possibility to adopt by means of implementing acts common specifications , on which the manufacturers may rely in order to benefit from a presumption of conformity with the applicable essential requirements. the implementing act laying down such common specifications should remain applicable for the duration of the single market emergency and no longer than 6 months.


### (18) in order to ensure that the level of safety provided by the harmonised products is not compromised , it is necessary to provide for rules for enhanced market surveillance , in particular with respect to goods designated as crisis-relevant and including by enabling closer cooperation and mutual support among the market surveillance authorities. ### (18) in order to ensure that the level of safety provided by the harmonised products is not compromised , it is necessary to provide for rules for enhanced market surveillance , in particular with respect to goods designated as crisis-relevant and including by enabling closer cooperation and mutual support among the market surveillance authorities. additionally , a traceability tool should cover these products giving economic operators , market surveillance authorities and consumers the transparency and information needed about a product and its conformity.


### (19) in accordance with its established practice , the commission would systematically consult the relevant sectoral experts in the context of the early preparation of all draft implementing acts laying down common specifications. ### (19) in accordance with its established practice , the commission would systematically consult the relevant sectoral experts and social partners in the context of the early preparation of all draft implementing acts laying down common specifications.


### 1. by way of derogation from article 18 , any competent national authority may authorise , on a duly justified request , the placing on the market or the incorporation into a cableway installation within the territory of the member state concerned , of a specific subsystem or safety component which has been designated as crisis-relevant good and for which the conformity assessment procedures requiring the mandatory involvement of a notified body , referred to in article 18 have not been carried out by a notified body but for which the compliance with all the applicable essential requirements has been demonstrated. ### 1. by way of derogation from article 18 , any competent national authority may authorise , on a duly justified request , the placing on the market or the incorporation into a cableway installation within the territory of the member state concerned , of a specific subsystem or safety component which has been designated as crisis-relevant good and for which the conformity assessment procedures requiring the mandatory involvement of a notified body , referred to in article 18 have not been carried out by a notified body but for which the compliance with all the applicable essential including social and environmental requirements has been demonstrated as well as the precautionary principle. those authorisations shall be valid for a maximum of six months.


### the manufacturer of a subsystem or safety component subject to the authorisation procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall declare on his sole responsibility that the subsystem or safety component concerned complies with all the applicable essential requirements set out in annex ii and shall be responsible for the fulfilment of all the conformity assessment procedures indicated by the national competent authority. ### the manufacturer of a subsystem or safety component subject to the authorisation procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall declare on his sole responsibility that the subsystem or safety component concerned complies with all the applicable essential requirements set out in annex ii , and applicable environmental and social legislation and the precautionary principle and shall be responsible for the fulfilment of all the conformity assessment procedures indicated by the national competent authority.


### a description of the procedures , by means of which compliance with the applicable essential requirements was successfully demonstrated; ### a description of the procedures , by means of which compliance with the applicable essential requirements and social and environmental legislation as well as the precautionary principle was successfully demonstrated;


### 5. by way of derogation from articles 7 and 20 , subsystems or safety components , for which an authorisation has been granted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article , shall not leave the territory of the member state which has issued the authorisation and shall not bear the ce marking. ### 5. by way of derogation from articles 7 and 20 , subsystems or safety components , for which an authorisation has been granted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article , shall not be labelled with the ce marking and shall be traceable via a traceability tool as laid down in article xx also when leaving the member state which has issued the authorisation.


### member states shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that , for the purposes of placing on the market , their competent authorities consider that subsystems and safety components , which comply with the relevant international standards or any national standards in force in the member state of manufacture , ensuring the safety level required by the essential requirements set out in annex ii , comply with those essential requirements in either of the following cases: ### member states shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that , for the purposes of placing on the market , their competent authorities consider that subsystems and safety components , which comply with the relevant international standards or any national standards in force in the member state of manufacture , ensuring the safety level required by the essential requirements set out in annex ii , as well as applicable environmental and social legislation and the precautionary principle , comply with those essential requirements in either of the following cases:


### 4. by way of derogation from article 43a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the subsystems or safety components covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the subsystems or safety components in compliance with the said common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### 4. by way of derogation from article 43a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the subsystems or safety components covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , or the environment , the subsystems or safety components in compliance with the said common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation] and for a maximum of 6 months.


### 1. in exceptional and duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the essential requirements set out in annex ii for subsystems or safety components , which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### 1. in exceptional and duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the essential requirements set out in annex ii and social and environmental applicable legislation and the precautionary principle , for subsystems or safety components , which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods.


### 1. member states shall prioritise the market surveillance activities for subsystems and safety components designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### 1. member states shall prioritise the market surveillance activities for subsystems and safety components designated as crisis-relevant goods. to enable regular monitoring of crisis relevant goods and goods that risk on becoming crisis-relevant , a traceability tool therefore shall cover these products as laid out in the following article.


### the manufacturer of a ppe subject to the authorisation procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall declare on his sole responsibility that the ppe concerned complies with all the applicable essential health and safety requirements and shall be responsible for the fulfilment of all the conformity assessment procedures indicated by the national competent authority. ### the manufacturer of a ppe subject to the authorisation procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall declare on his sole responsibility that the ppe concerned complies with all the applicable essential health and safety , environmental and social requirements as well as the precautionary principle and shall be responsible for the fulfilment of all the conformity assessment procedures indicated by the national competent authority.


### the manufacturer shall also deploy all reasonable measures to ensure that the ppe , which has been granted an authorisation pursuant to paragraph 1 does not leave the territory of the member state , which issued the authorisation. ### the ppe , which has been granted an authorisation pursuant to paragraph 1 can leave the territory of the member state , which issued the authorisation but shall be traceable with the traceability tool in article xx.


### a description of the procedures , by means of which the compliance with the applicable essential health and safety requirements was successfully demonstrated; ### a description of the procedures , by means of which the compliance with the applicable essential health and safety , environmental and social requirements as well as the precautionary principle was successfully demonstrated;


### an end date of validity of the authorisation , which cannot go beyond the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode has been activated; ### an end date of validity of the authorisation , which cannot go beyond the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode has been activated; and no longer than 6 months.


### 5. by way of derogation from articles 7 and 17 , ppe , for which an authorisation has been granted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article , shall not leave the territory of the member state which has issued the authorisation and shall not bear the ce marking. ### 5. by way of derogation from articles 7 and 17 , ppe , for which an authorisation has been granted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article , can leave the territory of the member state but followed by the traceability tool as laid out in article xx which has issued the authorisation and shall not be labelled with the ce marking.


### member states shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that , for the purposes of placing on the market , their competent authorities consider that the ppe , which complies with the relevant international standards or any national standards in force in the member state of manufacture , ensuring the safety level required by the essential health and safety requirements set out in annex ii , complies with those essential health and safety requirements in either of the following cases: ### member states shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that , for the purposes of placing on the market , their competent authorities consider that the ppe , which complies with the relevant international standards or any national standards in force in the member state of manufacture , ensuring the safety level required by the essential health and safety requirements set out in annex ii , applicable social and environmental legislation and the precautionary principle , complies with those essential health and safety requirements in either of the following cases:


### where severe disruptions in the functioning of the single market , which were taken into consideration when activating the single market emergency mode in accordance with article 15(4) of [the smei regulation] , significantly restrict the possibilities of manufacturers to make use of the harmonised standards covering the relevant essential health and safety requirements set out in annex ii to this regulation and already published in the official journal of the european union in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1025/2012. ### where severe disruptions in the functioning of the single market , which were taken into consideration when activating the single market emergency mode in accordance with article 15(4) of [the smei regulation] , significantly restrict the possibilities of manufacturers to make use of the harmonised standards covering the relevant essential health and safety requirements , as well as applicable environmental and social legislation and the precautionary principle set out in annex ii to this regulation and already published in the official journal of the european union in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1025/2012.


### 1. where ppe , have been designated as crisis-relevant goods , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications for such ppe to cover the essential health and safety requirements set out in annex ii in either of the following cases: ### 1. where ppe , have been designated as crisis-relevant goods , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing common specifications for such ppe to cover the essential health and safety set out in annex ii , social and environmental requirements , the precautionary principle in either of the following cases:


### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 44(3). they shall remain applicable to ppe placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 44(3). they shall remain applicable to ppe placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active and for a maximum of six months. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act.


### 3. without prejudice to article 14 , ppe which are in conformity with common specifications adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article shall be presumed to be in conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in annex ii covered by those common specifications or parts thereof. ### 3. without prejudice to article 14 , ppe which are in conformity with common specifications adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article shall be presumed to be in conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in annex ii , social and environmental requirements as well as the precautionary principle covered by those common specifications or parts thereof.


### 4. by way of derogation from article 41a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the ppe covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the ppe in compliance with those common specifications which has been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### 4. by way of derogation from article 41a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the ppe covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , and the environment , the ppe in compliance with those common specifications which has been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation].


### 5. when a member state considers that a common specification referred to in paragraph 1 does not entirely satisfy the essential health and safety requirements which it aims to cover and which are set out in annex ii , it shall inform the commission thereof with a detailed explanation and the commission shall assess that information and , if appropriate , amend or withdraw the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. ### 5. when a member state considers that a common specification referred to in paragraph 1 does not entirely satisfy the essential health and safety requirements which it aims to cover and which are set out in annex ii , applicable environmental and social legislation and the precautionary principle , it shall inform the commission thereof with a detailed explanation and the commission shall assess that information and , if appropriate , amend or withdraw the implementing act establishing the common specification in question.


### 3. by way of derogation from article 41a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the ppe covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the ppe in compliance with those common specifications which has been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### 3. by way of derogation from article 41a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the ppe covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the environment , health or safety of persons , the ppe in compliance with those common specifications which has been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. the compliance shall be deemed for a maximum of six months in total.


### 1. member states shall prioritise the market surveillance activities for ppe designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### 1. member states shall prioritise the market surveillance activities for ppe designated as crisis-relevant goods and shall use the traceability tool as laid out in article xx


### 1. by way of derogation from article 14 , any competent national authority may authorise , on a duly justified request , the placing on the market or putting into service within the territory of the member state concerned , of a specific appliance or fitting which has been designated as crisis-relevant good and for which the conformity assessment procedures requiring the mandatory involvement of a notified body , referred to in article 14 , have not been carried out by a notified body but for which the compliance with all the applicable essential requirements has been demonstrated. ### 1. by way of derogation from article 14 , any competent national authority may authorise , on a duly justified request , the placing on the market or putting into service within the territory of the member state concerned , of a specific appliance or fitting which has been designated as crisis-relevant good and for which the conformity assessment procedures requiring the mandatory involvement of a notified body , referred to in article 14 , have not been carried out by a notified body but for which the compliance with all the applicable essential requirements and social and environmental requirements and the fulfilment of the precautionary principle has been demonstrated.


### the manufacturer of an appliance or a fitting subject to the authorisation procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall declare on his sole responsibility that the appliance or the fitting concerned complies with all the applicable essential requirements set out in annex i and shall be responsible for the fulfilment of all the conformity assessment procedures indicated by the national competent authority. ### the manufacturer of an appliance or a fitting subject to the authorisation procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall declare on his sole responsibility that the appliance or the fitting concerned complies with all the applicable essential requirements set out in annex i and social and environmental requirements and the fulfilment of the precautionary principle and shall be responsible for the fulfilment of all the conformity assessment procedures indicated by the national competent authority.


### an end date of validity of the authorisation , which cannot go beyond the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode has been activated; ### an end date of validity of the authorisation , which cannot go beyond the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode has been activated , and which shall be no longer than 6 months;


### 5. by way of derogation from articles 6 and 17 , appliances or fittings , for which an authorisation has been granted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article , shall not leave the territory of the member state which has issued the authorisation and shall not bear the ce marking. ### 5. by way of derogation from articles 6 and 17 , appliances or fittings , for which an authorisation has been granted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article , shall be traced by the traceability tool as described in article xx especially when leaving the territory of the member state which has issued the authorisation and shall not bear the ce marking.


### member states shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that , for the purposes of placing on the market or putting into service , their competent authorities consider that appliances and fittings , which comply with relevant international standards or any national standards in force in the member state of manufacture , ensuring the safety level required by the essential requirements set out in annex i , comply with those essential requirements in either of the following cases: ### member states shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that , for the purposes of placing on the market or putting into service , their competent authorities consider that appliances and fittings , which comply with relevant international standards or any national standards in force in the member state of manufacture , ensuring the safety level required by the essential requirements set out in annex i and applicable social and environmental requirements as the precautionary principle , comply with those essential requirements in either of the following cases:


### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 42(3). they shall apply to appliances and fittings placed on the market no longer than until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 42(3). they shall apply to appliances and fittings placed on the market no longer than until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active but for a maximum period of six months. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act.


### 4. by way of derogation from article 40a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the appliances or fittings covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the appliances or fittings in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### 4. .by way of derogation from article 40a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the appliances or fittings covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the environment , health or safety of persons , the appliances or fittings in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation] and no longer than 6 months.


### 5. when a member state considers that a common specification referred to in paragraph 1 does not entirely satisfy the essential requirements which it aims to cover and which are set out in annex i , it shall inform the commission thereof with a detailed explanation and the commission shall assess that information and , if appropriate , amend or withdraw the implementing act establishing the common specification in question. ### 5. when a member state considers that a common specification referred to in paragraph 1 does not entirely satisfy the essential requirements which it aims to cover and which are set out in annex i and social and environment requirements and the precautionary principle , it shall inform the commission thereof with a detailed explanation and the commission shall assess that information and , if appropriate , amend or withdraw the implementing act establishing the common specification in question.


### 1. the member states shall prioritise the market surveillance activities for appliances and fittings designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### 1. the member states shall prioritise the market surveillance activities for appliances and fittings designated as crisis-relevant goods. they shall be supported by the traceability tool as laid down in article xx.


### the manufacturer of a fertilising product subject to the authorisation procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall declare on his sole responsibility that the fertilising product concerned complies with the requirements set out in annexes i and ii and shall be responsible for the fulfilment of all the conformity assessment procedures indicated by the national competent authority. ### the manufacturer of a fertilising product subject to the authorisation procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall declare on his sole responsibility that the fertilising product concerned complies with the requirements set out in annexes i and ii and applicable social and environmental legislation and the precautionary principle and shall be responsible for the fulfilment of all the conformity assessment procedures indicated by the national competent authority.


### the manufacturer shall also deploy all reasonable measures to ensure that the fertilising product , which has been granted an authorisation pursuant to paragraph 1 does not leave the territory of the member state , which issued the authorisation. ### the manufacturer shall also deploy all reasonable measures to ensure that the fertilising product , which has been granted an authorisation pursuant to paragraph 1 shall use the traceability as laid down in article xx , especially when leaving the territory of the member state , which issued the authorisation.


### a description of the procedures , by means of which compliance with the applicable essential requirements was successfully demonstrated; ### a description of the procedures , by means of which compliance with the applicable essential requirements and social and environmental requirement and the precautionary principle was successfully demonstrated;


### an end date of validity of the authorisation , which cannot go beyond the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode has been activated; ### an end date of validity of the authorisation , which cannot go beyond the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode has been activated and for a total of six months;


### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 45(3). they shall apply to eufertilising products placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active in accordance with [the smei regulation]. in the early preparation of the draft implementing acts establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 45(3). they shall apply to eufertilising products placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active in accordance with [the smei regulation] and for a total of six months. in the early preparation of the draft implementing acts establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act.


### 4. by way of derogation from article 41a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the fertilising products covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the fertilising products in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### 4. by way of derogation from article 41a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the fertilising products covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the environment , health or safety of persons , the fertilising products in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation] but for a total of six months.


### 1. in duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications for eu fertilising products to cover the requirements set out in annexes i and ii which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### 1. in duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications for eu fertilising products to cover the requirements set out in annexes i and ii and social and environmental requirements as well as the precautionary principle , which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods.


### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 45(3) and they shall apply to eu fertilising products placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 45(3) and they shall apply to eu fertilising products placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active but for a total of six months. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act.


### 3. by way of derogation from article 41a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the eu fertilising products covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the fertilising products in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### 3. by way of derogation from article 41a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the eu fertilising products covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the environment , health or safety of persons , the fertilising products in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall not be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation] and not longer than for a maximum of six months.


### 1. member states shall prioritise the market surveillance activities for fertilising products designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### 1. member states shall prioritise the market surveillance activities for fertilising products designated as crisis-relevant goods and use the traceability tool as laid down in article xx.


### 1. by way of derogation from article 28(1) , the competent national authority may exceptionally authorise , on a duly justified request , the placing on the market within the territory of the member state concerned , of a specific construction product which has been designated as crisis-relevant good for which the required third-party assessment and verification of constancy of performance procedures referred to in that article have not been carried out by a notified body. ### 1. by way of derogation from article 28(1) , the competent national authority may exceptionally authorise , on a duly justified request , the placing on the market within the territory of the member state concerned , of a specific construction product which has been designated as crisis-relevant good;


### the manufacturer of a construction product subject to the authorisation procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall declare on his sole responsibility that the construction product concerned achieves the declared performance and shall be responsible for the fulfilment of all the procedures for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance indicated by the national competent authority. ### deleted


### the manufacturer shall also deploy all reasonable measures to ensure that the construction product , which has been granted an authorisation pursuant to paragraph 1 does not leave the territory of the member state , which issued the authorisation. ### the manufacturer shall also deploy all reasonable measures to ensure that the construction product , which has been granted an authorisation pursuant to paragraph 1 uses the traceability tool as laid down in article xx when leaving the territory of the member state , which issued the authorisation.


### 5. construction products , for which an authorisation has been granted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article shall not leave the territory of the member state which has issued the authorisation and shall not bear the ce marking. ### 5. construction products , for which an authorisation has been granted in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article shall use the traceability tool as laid down in article xx when leaving the territory of the member state which has issued the authorisation and shall not bear the ce marking.


### 4. by way of derogation from article 59a(3) , first subparagraph , declaration of performance in compliance with the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article regarding construction products which have been placed on the market shall not be affected by the subsequent expiry or repeal of the implementing act , which has laid down those common specifications , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that construction products covered by those common specifications present a risk or do not achieve the declared performance. ### 4. by way of derogation from article 59a(3) , first subparagraph , declaration of performance in compliance with the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article regarding construction products which have been placed on the market shall not be affected by the subsequent expiry or repeal of the implementing act , which has laid down those common specifications , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that construction products covered by those common specifications present a risk including to the environment or do not achieve the declared performance.


### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the standing committee on construction and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 64(2a). they shall apply to construction products placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing acts establishing the common specifications , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the standing committee on construction and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 64(2a). they shall apply to construction products placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency remains active and for a total of six months. in the early preparation of the draft implementing acts establishing the common specifications , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act.


### 3. by way of derogation from article 59a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the construction products covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the construction products in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### 3. by way of derogation from article 59a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the construction products covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the environment , health or safety of persons , the construction products in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation] but only for a maximum of six months.


### 1. member states shall prioritise the market surveillance activities for construction products designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### 1. member states shall prioritise the market surveillance activities for construction products designated as crisis-relevant goods use the traceability tool as laid down in article xx.


### a. whereas the functioning of the internal market is greatly facilitated by the market’s adoption and use of standards; whereas the adoption of european standards simplifies compliance for market participants and national authorities , replacing as many as 34 national standards with one european standard; ### a. whereas the functioning of the internal market is greatly facilitated by the market’s adoption and use of standards; whereas the adoption of european standards is a pivotal element of the single market , enhancing the competitiveness of european companies and the safety of citizens; whereas the adoption of european standards and european standardisation deliverables facilitates market access , contributes to strengthen the single market and simplifies compliance for market participants and national authorities , providing a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the union legislation;


### b. whereas the european standardisation system is based on an inclusive , consensus-based , market-driven approach , ensuring that the standards that are developed not only respond to industry needs but also support the interests of wider society; ### b. whereas the european standardisation system needs to be based on an open , inclusive , transparent , reliable , high-quality and consensus-based , approach , which should involve all stakeholders in a way to ensure that standards are developed not only to respond to industry needs but also to fulfil sustainability requirements and to support the interests of wider society , improving economic , social and environmental conditions as well as the quality of life of citizens , in particular of the most vulnerable groups , such as persons with disabilities;


### c. whereas standards , both at international and european level , can be important drivers for market development and technological change; whereas the member states , european institutions and the european standardisation organisations (esos) cooperate with international standardisation bodies and have agreements in place to facilitate the use of international standards in the union; whereas although european industry is an active participant in international standardisation work streams , the effective representation of smaller companies and other stakeholders in international forums is more challenging; ### c. whereas standards , both at international and european level , can be important drivers for market development and technological change towards a climate-neutral , resource-efficient and circular economy , as well as for fair competition , innovation and greater protection of consumers and the environment; whereas the member states , european institutions and the european standardisation organisations (esos) cooperate with international standardisation bodies and have agreements in place to facilitate the use of international standards in the union; whereas although european industry is an active participant in international standardisation work streams , the effective representation of smaller companies and societal stakeholders in international forums is not adequate;


### 1. welcomes the adoption of the standardisation strategy , which sets out five main areas for action for the commission; considers that the classification of priority areas for action closely aligns with the weaknesses of the current system identified during the stakeholder consultation; notes also the adoption of , and progress on , the 2022 annual work programme on standardisation; ### 1. welcomes the adoption of the standardisation strategy , which sets out five main areas for action for the commission; considers that the classification of priority areas for action largely aligns with the weaknesses of the current system identified during the stakeholder consultation; stresses , however , that such a list of areas for action should be non-exhaustive in order to quickly respond to the changing global challenges and that further focus on the uptake and implementation of standards , especially among smes is needed; notes also the adoption of , and progress on , the 2022 annual work programme on standardisation and looks forward to the 2023 and 2024 draft annual work programmes; stresses the need to further involve all relevant stakeholders in the interinstitutional dialogue for the preparation of the annual work programme;


### 2. considers that the fundamental qualities of the standardisation system remain relevant and effective for the proper functioning of the internal market; recalls that standards are a voluntary , market-driven tool providing technical requirements and guidance , the use of which facilitates the compliance of goods and services with european legislation and supports the development of european policies in an accountable , transparent and inclusive way; stresses , however , that standards cannot be seen as eu law , since legislation and policies regarding the level of consumer , health , safety , environmental and data protection , and the level of social inclusion , are determined by the legislator; ### 2. considers that the fundamental qualities of the standardisation system remain relevant and effective for the proper functioning of the internal market; recalls that harmonised standards are a voluntary tool providing technical requirements and guidance , the use of which facilitates the compliance of goods and services with european legislation and supports implementation of ambitious european policies in an accountable , transparent and inclusive way , ensuring that needs and specificities of all relevant stakeholders are taken into account; stresses , moreover , that regulation 1025/2012 determines public law relevance of standards , which means that harmonised standards should comply with the objectives set out in the eu legislation and policies regarding the level of consumer , health , safety , environmental and data protection , and the level of social inclusion;


### 3. supports the creation of an annual standardisation dashboard; ### 3. supports the creation of an annual standardisation dashboard , to be published along with the annual union work programme and the ict standardisation rolling plan , on the planned , current and completed standardisation activities with the aim to give more transparency in the european standardisation system;


### 4. supports the launch of the high-level forum for standardisation and the desire to broaden the range of voices heard when identifying standardisation needs , planning future activities and coordinating approaches in standardisation bodies; underlines that this expert group should include a diverse range of stakeholders , without losing sight of the bottom-up , market-driven nature of standardisation activities; ### 4. supports the launch of the high-level forum for standardisation and the desire to broaden the range of voices heard when identifying standardisation priorities and needs , planning future activities and giving suggestions to the commission for possible reviews of existing standards , in order to meet the objectives of the european green deal and of the europe digital decade; acknowledges that the high-level forum will coordinate the effective representation of eu interests and values in international standardisation fora; underlines that this expert group should include a diverse range of stakeholders , in a way to increase transparency and social impact of standards and in order to ensure the protection of the public interest and the environment;


### 6. welcomes the creation of an eu excellence hub on standards and the appointment of a chief standardisation officer (cso) in the commission; believes that this position and the hub , as a resource , should lead to greater consistency across the commission in terms of standardisation requests and the preparation and adoption of standards and legislative provisions with relevance to standardisation; considers that the person holding this oversight function should be an important interlocutor for parliament , enabling the technical scrutiny of the commission’s standardisation activities; ### 6. welcomes the creation of an eu excellence hub on standards and the appointment of a chief standardisation officer (cso) in the commission; believes that this position and the hub , as a resource , should lead to greater consistency across the commission in terms of standardisation requests and the preparation and adoption of standards and legislative provisions with relevance to standardisation; points out that greater competences and consistencies would be key to increase the benefits of harmonised standards on public administrations and businesses; considers that the cso as an important interlocutor for parliament should report to the relevant committee every six months , enabling the technical scrutiny of the commission’s standardisation activities;


### 7. believes that the commission should establish a clear set of key performance indicators on the aspects of standardisation within its remit; ### 7. believes that the commission should establish a clear set of key performance indicators on the aspects of standardisation within its remit , in particular for standards linked to the objectives of the european green deal and of the europe digital decade , in order to measure , compare and set precise targets for standardisation-related developments and to identify possible risks and lack of essential aspects , such as participation of civil society , sustainability , security and reliability;


### 9. notes that the commission wishes to accelerate the steps involved in developing standards; considers that the timely preparation of standards is necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market , in particular in the case of harmonised standards; ### 9. notes that the commission wishes to accelerate the steps involved in developing standards; considers that the timely preparation of high-quality standards meeting market and societal needs is necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market , in particular in the case of harmonised standards;


### 10. believes that delays in the standardisation processes stem from various causes; considers that the commission may wish to reconsider its approach following the james elliot3 case and avoid the use of overly prescriptive requirements in relation to standardisation requests , which reduce the capacity of experts to propose appropriate solutions to meet the needs of a standard and narrow the scope for future-proofing standards; ### deleted


### 11. stresses that there may be inherent limits to speeding up the standardisation process , as the preparation of standards , citation of harmonised standards and industry implementation of those standards all add time before market adoption; recognises that it may be easier to accelerate administrative tasks , such as citation in the official journal , but that the unduly rushed preparation or deployment of standards creates challenges for all stakeholders , including national authorities; encourages the commission , in conjunction with improvements to its own internal processes , to continue working with the esos on ways of achieving timely delivery , including consideration of the most suitable standardisation deliverable depending on the need; ### 11. stresses that there may be inherent limits to speeding up the standardisation process , as the drafting of standards and citation of harmonised standards all add time before market adoption; recognises that it may be easier to accelerate administrative tasks , such as the publication of the harmonised standard’s reference in the official journal of the european union; highlights that uptaking existing standards rather than drafting new ones would also have positive effects on timing and it would allow for easier understanding and implementation; points out , however , that the unduly rushed preparation or deployment of standards creates important issues for all stakeholders , including national authorities , since technical aspects and contributions require time to be elaborated by all stakeholders involved in the consensus-building process; stresses the important role on speeding up the standardisation process of the high-level forum for standardisation and of the eu excellence hub , which should take a proactive approach to allow for a timely identification of standardisation needs and should help striking a fair balance between the need to shorten the process and the necessity to ensure open , inclusive , sustainable , reliable and high-quality standards; encourages the commission , in conjunction with improvements to its own internal processes , to continue working with the esos on ways of achieving timely delivery , including early exchange of information on the content and feasibility of planned standardization requests and the consideration of the most suitable standardisation deliverable depending on the need; welcomes in this context the action plan of the task force “timely european standards for a green and digital , single and global market” between the commission , efta and the esos;


### 12. considers that an evaluation of regulation (eu) 1025/2012 may identify areas where reform is needed beyond the targeted amendment already introduced by the commission; considers that the role , participation and input of relevant stakeholders , including those representing , inter alia , smes and environmental , social and consumer interests , should be evaluated and strengthened where such reforms may be beneficial and complementary to work envisaged by the esos following the commission’s call for them to present proposals to reform their own internal governance; ### 12. considers that the evaluation of regulation (eu) 1025/2012 that was launched in 2022 should identify best practices and areas where reform is needed beyond the targeted amendment already introduced by the commission; considers that the role , participation and input of relevant stakeholders , including those representing , inter alia , smes and environmental , social and consumer interests , should be strengthened in order to ensure that core interests and values of the eu citizens are adequately represented and in order to support and complement the work envisaged by the esos following the commission’s call for them to present proposals to reform their own internal governance; notes that such a reform should address the uneven and non-transparent representation of industrial interests while ensuring inclusiveness and effective participation of societal stakeholders , which should be implemented beyond the simple obligation of efforts , as defined in articles 5 and 16 of regulation (eu) 1025/2012 , also taking into account the results of the consensus-building process;


### 13. welcomes the focus on national-level involvement of wider stakeholders in standardisation activities; notes that not all organisations listed in annex iii have national counterparts in the member states; considers that the commission may direct funding or technical support to those organisations to ensure participation in national standardisation activities , including not only technical work on standards , but also the preparation of positions vis-à-vis standardisation requests at the european and international levels , thereby reinforcing the inclusivity of the process as a whole; ### 13. welcomes the focus on national-level involvement of wider stakeholders in standardisation activities; notes that not all organisations listed in annex iii have national counterparts in all member states that are able to participate in the work of the national mirror committees; stresses the diversity of practices in defining membership conditions by national standardization bodies in europe , including participation fees; considers that the commission should increase technical support and direct funding in order to guarantee substantial , long-term and stable financial support to the european organisations listed in annex iii and to ensure the effective participation of their national organisations in national standardisation activities on an equal footing with industry representatives , including not only technical work on standards , but also the preparation of positions vis-à-vis standardisation requests at the european and international levels , thereby ensuring that their interests and inputs are duly taken into account and reinforcing the inclusivity of the process as a whole; invites the commission to assess whether the member states should support the funding to the european organisations listed in annex iii in order to foster a harmonised approach in the eu;


### 14. recognises the need for a consistent approach towards technical or common specifications , in particular as different legislative processes may give rise to divergent provisions; considers , therefore , that this mechanism should only be used in exceptional circumstances and only while relevant standards do not exist; expresses concern about technical specifications concerning , among other things , respect for fundamental rights , where recourse to implementing acts affects the co-legislators’ powers of scrutiny; ### 14. recognises the need for a consistent and harmonised approach towards technical or common specifications , in particular as different legislative processes may give rise to divergent provisions; considers , therefore , that this mechanism should ensure the involvement of all relevant stakeholders and that it should generally be used in the absence of harmonised standards and when standards developed by european standardisation organisations are not deemed adequate by the commission to support eu law;


### 15. considers that divergent regulatory outcomes may also affect the standardisation process more generally , owing to differing terminology , the lack of standard clauses for standardisation requests and difficulties in ex ante oversight; underlines that this problem is even more significant where standards are relevant for more than one regulatory act; believes that a common approach or formalised agreement between the commission and the co-legislators could be explored in order to streamline the preparation of standards and detailed conditions for technical specifications; ### 15. considers that divergent regulatory outcomes may also affect the standardisation process more generally , owing to differing terminology , the lack of standard clauses for standardisation requests and difficulties in ex ante oversight; underlines that this problem is even more significant where standards are relevant for more than one regulatory act; believes that a common approach between the commission and the co-legislators could be explored in order to streamline the preparation of standards and detailed conditions for technical specifications;


### 16. believes that it is essential to improve european coordination and engagement at international level in relation to standardisation , while respecting the right of national delegations to reach their own decisions in international forums; considers , nevertheless , that where similar viewpoints exist , and are also shared with third-country partners , european policy leadership on standards development can act as a multiplier for european industrial leadership; ### 16. recognises the strategic use of international standards to promote global leadership in critical areas such as green and digital technologies and the need for the eu to ensure its competitiveness , security and strategic autonomy; believes that it is essential to improve european coordination and engagement at international level in relation to standardisation , with like-minded global partners that share the eu’s social , environmental and ethical values; considers , nevertheless , that where similar viewpoints exist , and are also shared with like-minded third-country partners , european policy leadership on standards development can act as a multiplier for european industrial and societal leadership; is of the opinion that the commission should set high-level principles to determine if , according to the eu strategic interest , a certain standard should be developed in the european standardisation organisations or at international level;


### 17. emphasises that prioritising standardisation matters in cooperation with third countries in bi- , multi- and pluri-lateral settings is also important to ensure that like-minded , inclusive approaches towards standardisation can prevail at international level; encourages , in this regard , the commission and the cso to develop key performance indicators to monitor commitments on standardisation between the union and third countries; ### 17. emphasises that prioritising standardisation matters in cooperation with third countries in bi- , multi- and pluri-lateral settings is also important to ensure that like-minded , inclusive approaches towards standardisation can prevail at international level; encourages , in this regard , the commission and the cso to develop key performance indicators , to monitor commitments and developments on standardisation between the union and third countries;


### 18. stresses the value of commercialisation for research activities , including early consideration of the suitability for standardisation of projects launched under the union’s research funding programmes; welcomes the creation of the ‘standardisation booster’ , as a test bed for standards’ suitability; ### 18. stresses the value of commercialisation for research activities launched under the union’s research funding programmes , including the consideration of the suitability for standardisation of projects at an early stage; welcomes the creation of the ‘standardisation booster’ , as a test bed for standards’ suitability;


### 19. supports the development of awareness-raising and training programmes aimed at developing pathways towards standardisation activities for academics , future industry professionals and policymakers; ### 19. supports the development of awareness-raising and training programmes , including life-long learning programmes , vocational education and training , aimed at developing pathways towards standardisation activities for academics , future industry professionals , policymakers and representatives of the civil society;


### those reports shall include a detailed description of the measures taken to execute the detection order , including the safeguards provided , and information on the functioning in practice of those measures , in particular on their effectiveness in detecting the dissemination of known or new child sexual abuse material or the solicitation of children , as applicable , and on the consequences of those measures for the rights and legitimate interests of all parties affected. ### those reports shall include a detailed description of the measures taken to execute the investigation order , including the safeguards provided , and information on the functioning in practice of those measures , and on the consequences of those measures for the rights and legitimate interests of all parties affected.


### in respect of the detection orders that the competent judicial authority or independent administrative authority issued at its request , the coordinating authority of establishment shall , where necessary and in any event following reception of the reports referred to in paragraph 3 , assess whether any substantial changes to the grounds for issuing the detection orders occurred and , in particular , whether the conditions of article 7(4) continue to be met. in that regard , it shall take account of additional mitigation measures that the provider may take to address the significant risk identified at the time of the issuance of the detection order. ### in respect of the investigation orders that the competent judicial authority or independent administrative authority issued at its request , the coordinating authority of establishment shall , where necessary and in any event following reception of the reports referred to in paragraph 3 , assess whether any substantial changes to the grounds for issuing the detection orders occurred and , in particular , whether the conditions of article 7(4) continue to be met. in that regard , it shall take account of additional mitigation measures that the provider may take to address the significant risk identified at the time of the issuance of the investigation order.


### that coordinating authority shall request to the competent judicial authority or independent administrative authority that issued the detection order the modification or revocation of such order , where necessary in the light of the outcome of that assessment. the provisions of this section shall apply to such requests , mutatis mutandis. ### that coordinating authority shall request to the competent judicial authority that issued the investigation order the modification or revocation of such order , where necessary in the light of the outcome of that assessment. the provisions of this section shall apply to such requests , mutatis mutandis.


### 1. providers of hosting services and providers of interpersonal communication services that have received a detection order shall execute it by installing and operating technologies to detect the dissemination of known or new child sexual abuse material or the solicitation of children , as applicable , using the corresponding indicators provided by the eu centre in accordance with article 46. ### 1. providers of hosting services and providers of publicly available number-independent interpersonal communication services that have received an investigation order shall execute it to collect evidence on the dissemination of known or previously unknown child sexual abuse material or the solicitation of children , as applicable , using , if necessary specific technologies approved for this purpose by the eu centre in accordance with article 46.


### 2. the provider shall be entitled to acquire , install and operate , free of charge , technologies made available by the eu centre in accordance with article 50(1) , for the sole purpose of executing the detection order. the provider shall not be required to use any specific technology , including those made available by the eu centre , as long as the requirements set out in this article are met. the use of the technologies made available by the eu centre shall not affect the responsibility of the provider to comply with those requirements and for any decisions it may take in connection to or as a result of the use of the technologies. ### 2. the provider shall be entitled to acquire , install and operate , free of charge , technologies specified in the orders and made available by the eu centre in accordance with article 50(1) , for the sole purpose of executing the investigation order.


### 3. the technologies shall be: ### 3. the technologies specified in the investigation orders shall be:


### effective in detecting the dissemination of known or new child sexual abuse material or the solicitation of children , as applicable; ### effective in collecting evidence on the dissemination of child sexual abuse material , as applicable;


### not be able to extract any other information from the relevant communications than the information strictly necessary to detect , using the indicators referred to in paragraph 1 , patterns pointing to the dissemination of known or new child sexual abuse material or the solicitation of children , as applicable; ### not be able to extract any other information from the relevant communications than the information strictly necessary to investigate , including using the indicators referred to in paragraph 1 , patterns pointing to the dissemination of known or previously unknown child sexual abuse material or the solicitation of children , as applicable;


### in accordance with the state of the art in the industry and the least intrusive in terms of the impact on the users’ rights to private and family life , including the confidentiality of communication , and to protection of personal data; ### in accordance with the technological state of the art and the least intrusive in terms of the impact on the users’ rights to private and family life , including the confidentiality of communication , and to protection of personal data;


### sufficiently reliable , in that they limit to the maximum extent possible the rate of errors regarding the detection. ### sufficiently reliable , in that they limit to the maximum extent possible the rate of errors regarding the investigation.


### 4. the provider shall: ### 4. the issuing authority shall:


### take all the necessary measures to ensure that the technologies and indicators , as well as the processing of personal data and other data in connection thereto , are used for the sole purpose of detecting the dissemination of known or new child sexual abuse material or the solicitation of children , as applicable , insofar as strictly necessary to execute the detection orders addressed to them; ### take all the necessary measures to ensure that the technologies specified in investigation orders and indicators , are proportionate for the purpose of investigating the dissemination of child sexual abuse material or the solicitation of children , and strictly necessary to execute the investigation orders they issue ;


### establish effective internal procedures to prevent and , where necessary , detect and remedy any misuse of the technologies , indicators and personal data and other data referred to in point (a) , including unauthorized access to , and unauthorised transfers of , such personal data and other data; ### include in investigation orders specific internal procedures for providers to prevent and , where necessary , detect and remedy any misuse of the technologies , indicators and personal data and other data referred to in point (a) , including unauthorized access to , and unauthorised transfers of , such personal data and other data;


### ensure regular human oversight as necessary to ensure that the technologies operate in a sufficiently reliable manner and , where necessary , in particular when potential errors and potential solicitation of children are detected , human intervention; ### include in investigation orders specific obligations on providers to ensure regular human oversight as necessary to ensure that the technologies operate in a sufficiently reliable manner and , where necessary , in particular when potential errors and potential solicitation of children are detected , human intervention;


### establish and operate an accessible , age-appropriate and user-friendly mechanism that allows users to submit to it , within a reasonable timeframe , complaints about alleged infringements of its obligations under this section , as well as any decisions that the provider may have taken in relation to the use of the technologies , including the removal or disabling of access to material provided by users , blocking the users’ accounts or suspending or terminating the provision of the service to the users , and process such complaints in an objective , effective and timely manner; ### establish and operate an accessible , age-appropriate and user-friendly mechanism that allows users to submit to it , within a reasonable timeframe , complaints about alleged infringements of providers’ obligations under this section , as well as any decisions that the provider may have taken in relation to the use of the technologies and process such complaints in an objective , effective and timely manner;


### inform the coordinating authority , at the latest one month before the start date specified in the detection order , on the implementation of the envisaged measures set out in the implementation plan referred to in article 7(3); ### inform the coordinating authority , as appropriate , at the latest one month before the start date specified in the investigation order , on the implementation of the envisaged measures set out in the implementation plan referred to in article 7(3);


### the fact that it operates technologies to detect online child sexual abuse to execute the detection order , the ways in which it operates those technologies and the impact on the confidentiality of users’ communications; ### deleted


### the fact that it is required to report potential online child sexual abuse to the eu centre in accordance with article 12; ### deleted


### the provider shall not provide information to users that may reduce the effectiveness of the measures to execute the detection order. ### the provider shall not provide information to users that may reduce the effectiveness of the measures to execute the investigation order.


### 6. where a provider detects potential online child sexual abuse through the measures taken to execute the detection order , it shall inform the users concerned without undue delay , after europol or the national law enforcement authority of a member state that received the report pursuant to article 48 has confirmed that the information to the users would not interfere with activities for the prevention , detection , investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse offences. ### deleted


### guidelines regarding detection obligations ### guidelines regarding investigation obligations


### the commission , in cooperation with the coordinating authorities and the eu centre and after having conducted a public consultation , may issue guidelines on the application of articles 7 to 10 , having due regard in particular to relevant technological developments and the manners in which the services covered by those provisions are offered and used. ### the commission , in cooperation with the coordinating authorities and the eu centre and after having conducted a public consultation , may issue delegated acts on the application of articles 7 to 10 , having due regard in particular to relevant technological developments and the manners in which the services covered by those provisions are offered and used.


### 1. where a provider of hosting services or a provider of interpersonal communications services becomes aware in any manner other than through a removal order issued in accordance with this regulation of any information indicating potential online child sexual abuse on its services , it shall promptly submit a report thereon to the eu centre in accordance with article 13. it shall do so through the system established in accordance with article 39(2). ### 1. where a provider of hosting services or a provider of publicly available number-independent interpersonal communications services has actual knowledge of alleged online child sexual abuse on its services in any manner other than through a removal order issued in accordance with this regulation , it shall promptly submit using state of the art encryption a report to the eu centre in accordance with article 13 and shall expeditiously remove such content , once the eu centre confirms this will not prejudice an ongoing investigation . it shall do so through the system established in accordance with article 39(2).


### where the provider submits a report pursuant to paragraph 1 , it shall inform the user concerned , providing information on the main content of the report , on the manner in which the provider has become aware of the potential child sexual abuse concerned , on the follow-up given to the report insofar as such information is available to the provider and on the user’s possibilities of redress , including on the right to submit complaints to the coordinating authority in accordance with article 34. ### where the provider submits a report pursuant to paragraph 1 , it shall request authorisation from the eu centre to inform the user concerned , , which shall reply without undue delay , at maximum within two days. the notification to the user shall include information on the main content of the report , on the manner in which the provider has become aware of the alleged child sexual abuse concerned , on the follow-up given to the report insofar as such information is available to the provider and on the user’s possibilities of redress , including on the right to submit complaints to the coordinating authority in accordance with article 34.


### the provider shall inform the user concerned without undue delay , either after having received a communication from the eu centre indicating that it considers the report to be manifestly unfounded as referred to in article 48(2) , or after the expiry of a time period of three months from the date of the report without having received a communication from the eu centre indicating that the information is not to be provided as referred to in article 48(6) , point (a) , whichever occurs first. ### deleted


### where within the three months’ time period referred to in the second subparagraph the provider receives such a communication from the eu centre indicating that the information is not to be provided , it shall inform the user concerned , without undue delay , after the expiry of the time period set out in that communication. ### deleted


### 1. providers of hosting services and providers of interpersonal communications services shall submit the report referred to in article 12 using the template set out in annex iii. the report shall include: ### 1. providers of hosting services and providers of publicly available number-independent interpersonal communications services shall submit the report referred to in article 12 using the template set out in annex iii. the report shall include:


### all content data , including images , videos and text; ### all encrypted versions of all content data , being reported;


### all available data other than content data related to the potential online child sexual abuse; ### a list of all available data other than content data related to the potential online child sexual abuse preserved in line with the preservation order in article 8a;


### whether the potential online child sexual abuse concerns the dissemination of known or new child sexual abuse material or the solicitation of children; ### deleted


### information concerning the geographic location related to the potential online child sexual abuse , such as the internet protocol address; ### deleted


### information concerning the identity of any user involved in the potential online child sexual abuse; ### deleted


### where the potential online child sexual abuse concerns the dissemination of known or new child sexual abuse material , whether the provider has removed or disabled access to the material; ### where the alleged online child sexual abuse concerns the dissemination of known or previously unknown child sexual abuse material , whether the provider has removed or disabled access to the material;


### whether the provider considers that the report requires urgent action; ### an indication that the report requires urgent action;


### the specific service for which the removal order is issued; ### deleted


### the reasons for the removal or disabling , providing a copy of the removal order upon the user’s request; ### the reasons for the removal or disabling , providing a copy of the removal order;


### 4. the coordinating authority of establishment may request , when requesting the judicial authority or independent administrative authority issuing the removal order , and after having consulted with relevant public authorities , that the provider is not to disclose any information regarding the removal of or disabling of access to the child sexual abuse material , where and to the extent necessary to avoid interfering with activities for the prevention , detection , investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse offences. ### deleted


### article 19 ### deleted


### 1. providers of hosting services shall provide reasonable assistance , on request , to persons residing in the union that seek to have one or more specific items of known child sexual abuse material depicting them removed or to have access thereto disabled by the provider. ### 1. the providers of very large online platforms that have identified the risk of use of their service for the purpose of online child sexual abuse in line with article 3 shall provide reasonable assistance , on request , to persons residing in the union that seek to report potential abuse , by putting in place reporting functions in a prominent way on their platform. such providers shall ensure adequate follow-up , when a report or alert is made , in the language that the user has chosen for their service.


### 5. each member state shall ensure that a contact point is designated or established within the coordinating authority’s office to handle requests for clarification , feedback and other communications in relation to all matters related to the application and enforcement of this regulation in that member state. member states shall make the information on the contact point publicly available and communicate it to the eu centre. they shall keep that information updated. ### 5. each member state shall ensure that a contact point is designated or established within the coordinating authority’s office to handle requests for clarification , feedback and other communications in relation to all matters contributing to the achievements of the objective of this regulation in that member state , including for trusted organisations providing assistance to victims and providing education and awareness raising. member states shall make the information on the contact point publicly available and communicate it to the eu centre. they shall keep that information updated.


### 5. each member state shall ensure that a contact point is designated or established within the coordinating authority’s office to handle requests for clarification , feedback and other communications in relation to all matters related to the application and enforcement of this regulation in that member state. member states shall make the information on the contact point publicly available and communicate it to the eu centre. they shall keep that information updated. ### 5. each member state shall ensure that a contact point is designated or established within the coordinating authority’s office to coordinate prevention within the member state and to handle requests for clarification , feedback and other communications in relation to all matters related to the application and enforcement of this regulation in that member state. member states shall make the information on the contact point publicly available and communicate it to the eu centre. they shall keep that information updated.


### 7. coordinating authorities may , where necessary for the performance of their tasks under this regulation , request the assistance of the eu centre in carrying out those tasks , in particular by requesting the eu centre to: ### 7. coordinating authorities may , where necessary for the performance of their tasks under this regulation , request the assistance of the eu centre in carrying out those tasks


### provide certain information or technical expertise on matters covered by this regulation; ### deleted


### assist in assessing , in accordance with article 5(2) , the risk assessment conducted or updated or the mitigation measures taken by a provider of hosting or interpersonal communication services under the jurisdiction of the member state that designated the requesting coordinating authority; ### deleted


### verify the possible need to request competent national authorities to issue a detection order , a removal order or a blocking order in respect of a service under the jurisdiction of the member state that designated that coordinating authority; ### deleted


### verify the effectiveness of a detection order or a removal order issued upon the request of the requesting coordinating authority. ### deleted


### 8. the eu centre shall provide such assistance free of charge and in accordance with its tasks and obligations under this regulation and insofar as its resources and priorities allow. ### 8. the eu centre shall provide such assistance free of charge and in accordance with its tasks and obligations under this regulation.