Division 5.1.2 Tasks

The main tasks of the RAPEX Contact Point are to:

1. (a)

   organise and steer the work of the national RAPEX network, in accordance with the rules set out in these Guidelines;

2. (b)

   train and assist all authorities in the network in the use of RAPEX;

3. (c)

   ensure that all RAPEX tasks stemming from the GPSD and these Guidelines are performed correctly and, in particular, that all required information (i.e. notifications, follow-up notifications, additional information, etc.) is provided to the Commission without delay;

4. (d)

   transmit information between the Commission and the national market surveillance authorities and authorities in charge of external border controls;

5. (e)

   check and validate the completeness of the information received from all authorities before transmission to the Commission through the RAPEX application;

6. (f)

   check before submitting a notification whether a product has already been notified or information on that product has been exchanged through the RAPEX application (to avoid any duplication);

7. (g)

   participate in RAPEX Contact Point Working Group meetings and other events on the operation of RAPEX;

8. (h)

   suggest possible improvements to the operation of the system;

9. (i)

   inform the Commission immediately of any technical problems with the functioning of the RAPEX application;

10. (j)

    coordinate all national activities and initiatives carried out in relation to RAPEX;

11. (k)

    explain to stakeholders how RAPEX operates and clarify their obligations, particularly for the business notification obligation set out in Article 5(3) of the GPSD.