Division 5.2.2 RAPEX networks established at national level

The RAPEX Contact Points organise and steer the work of their own ‘RAPEX national network’. The network consists of:

1. (a)

   the RAPEX Contact Point;

2. (b)

   market surveillance authorities responsible for monitoring the safety of products; and

3. (c)

   authorities in charge of external border controls.

RAPEX Contact Points are encouraged to provide for the organisation and operation of the RAPEX national network so as to ensure that all the authorities involved are aware of their roles and responsibilities as regards the operation of RAPEX. This should be consistent with the information contained in these Guidelines.

The RAPEX Contact Points are encouraged to facilitate regular and continuous exchange of information and discussion with their national network in order to discuss with all the authorities involved how RAPEX is organised, how it operates and, if necessary, to give training courses.