Article 5 Training

Member States shall ensure that all professional users, distributors and advisors have access to appropriate training by bodies designated by the competent authorities. This shall consist of both initial and additional training to acquire and update knowledge as appropriate.

By 26 November 2013, Member States shall establish ◄ certification systems and designate the competent authorities responsible for their implementation. These certificates shall, as a minimum, provide evidence of sufficient knowledge of the subjects listed in Annex I acquired by professional users, distributors and advisors either by undergoing training or by other means.

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20a amending Annex I in order to take account of scientific and technical progress.