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Market surveillance
The purpose of market surveillance is to ensure that the provisions of European legislation are enforced across the EU.
For the purposes of enforcing the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), the Member States must nominate or establish
authorities to be responsible for market surveillance. These authorities must have the necessary resources and powers at their disposal for
surveillance activities.
Surveillance authorities check that products meet the applicable safety
requirements, that steps are taken to make products compliant, and that sanctions
are applied when necessary.
Customs authorities control the import of products from third countries and need to cooperate with the market surveillance authorities in this respect.
Further information on co-operation between Market Surveillance and Customs authorities can be found at:
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