1. The commitments offered by the undertakings concerned pursuant to Article 6(2) or Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 may include, at the own expense of the undertakings concerned, the appointment of one or more independent trustees to assist the Commission in overseeing the parties' compliance with the commitments or to implement the commitments. The trustees may be appointed by the parties, after the Commission’s approval, or by the Commission. The trustees shall carry out their tasks under the supervision of the Commission.
2. The Commission may attach to its decision pursuant to Article 6(2) or 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 conditions or obligations related to the trustees referred to in paragraph 1.