Division 3.4.3.1 Correctness

When assessing the correctness of a notification, the Commission checks in particular that:

1. (a)

   The notification meets all the relevant requirements set out in the GPSD or in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and in these Guidelines;

2. (b)

   the notified product has not already been notified (to avoid any unnecessary duplication, including between ICSMS and RAPEX);

3. (c)

   the notification submitted for validation by the notifying Member State is classified in accordance with the criteria set out in Part II Chapter 2 of these Guidelines;

4. (d)

   the information provided including the risk assessment takes due account of the applicable legislation and the relevant standards;

5. (e)

   the correct notification procedure has been used.