Article 51 Coordination of notified bodies

Summary What does Article 51 of the CRA regulation say?

This short, structural article establishes a coordination mechanism among notified bodies — the conformity assessment bodies designated under Article 43.

It places responsibility on both the Commission and Member States to make this coordination function: the Commission must set up and properly operate a cross-sectoral group of notified bodies, while Member States must ensure their notified bodies actively engage with that group.

It is a supporting provision that sits within the broader notified body framework of the regulation, helping to ensure consistency in how conformity assessments are carried out across the Union.

Important points:

The Commission is required to establish and properly operate a cross-sectoral group of notified bodies to ensure coordination and cooperation among them.
Member States are required to ensure that the bodies they have notified participate in the work of that group, either directly or through designated representatives.
This article supports the broader notified body framework established under Article 43, aiming for uniform application of conformity assessment across Member States.

Springlex's summary of the article, a reading aid, not a substitute for the legal text.

1. The Commission shall ensure that appropriate coordination and cooperation between notified bodies are put in place and properly operated in the form of a cross-sectoral group of notified bodies.
1. Member States shall ensure that the bodies notified by them participate in the work of that group, directly or by means of designated representatives.

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