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Administrative Cooperation Groups (AdCos)

European cooperation on market surveillance takes place through informal groups of market surveillance authorities, called Administrative Cooperation Groups (AdCos).

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Products subject to EU harmonised legislation can circulate freely within the Single Market. EU countries are responsible for market surveillance at national level. However, cooperation between market surveillance authorities is a key element for the functioning of the Internal Market.

European cooperation on market surveillance takes place through groups of market surveillance authorities, called Administrative Cooperation Groups (AdCos). EU countries appoint the members of these groups who represent national authorities competent for market surveillance in a given sector (list of sectoral authorities). They meet several times per year to discuss market surveillance issues in their area of competence, and to ensure efficient, comprehensive and consistent market surveillance. The AdCos may also choose to extend their remit to encompass other relevant bodies on a case-by-case basis (e.g. testing laboratories, inspection and certification bodies and other organisations). Stakeholders may be invited to discuss specific issues on the agenda.

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