Article 40 — International cooperation
General Product Safety Regulation — Regulation (EU) 2023/988
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1. In order to improve the overall level of safety of products made available on the market and to ensure a level playing field at international level, the Commission may cooperate, including through the exchange of information, with authorities of third countries or international organisations in the field of application of …
Source: General Product Safety Regulation — Regulation (EU) 2023/988, read 2026-09-26.
| In the act | EU 2023/988 |
| Chapter | VIII · Right to information and remedy |
| CELEX | 32023R0988 |
| Read on | 2026-09-26 |
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1. In order to improve the overall level of safety of products made available on the market and to ensure a level playing field at international level, the Commission may cooperate, including through the exchange of information, with authorities of third countries or international organisations in the field of application of this Regulation. Any such cooperation shall be based on reciprocity, shall include provisions on confidentiality corresponding to those applicable in the Union and shall ensure that any exchange of information take place in accordance with applicable Union law. The cooperation or exchange of information may relate, inter alia, to the following:
(a) enforcement activities and measures related to safety, also with a view to preventing the circulation of dangerous products, including market surveillance;
(b) risk assessment methods and product testing;
(c) coordinated product recalls and other similar actions;
(d) scientific, technical and regulatory matters, aiming to improve product safety and to develop common priorities and approaches at international level;
(e) emerging issues of significant health and safety relevance;
(f) use of new technologies to improve product safety and increase traceability in the supply chain;
(g) standardisation-related activities;
(h) exchange of officials and training programmes.
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