1.The Commission shall promote and take part in the operation in a European network of the authorities of the Member States competent for product safety, in particular in the form of administrative cooperation.
2.This network operation shall develop in a coordinated manner with the other existing Community procedures, particularly RAPEX. Its objective shall be, in particular, to facilitate: (a) the exchange of information on risk assessment, dangerous products, test methods and results, recent scientific developments as well as other aspects relevant for control activities; (b) the establishment and execution of joint surveillance and testing projects; (c) the exchange of expertise and best practices and cooperation in training activities; (d) improved cooperation at Community level with regard to the tracing, withdrawal and recall of dangerous products. Exchanges of information and rapid intervention situations