AdCo Groups

Administrative Cooperation Groups (AdCos) are independent expert working groups, established and chaired by the EU Member States, with the aim of improving administrative cooperation and exchange of information between national market surveillance authorities of the Member States. Through administrative cooperation within these groups, the Member States, together with the European Commission, discuss the correct and consistent application of directives and related standards, exchange information on specific cases involving dangerous products found on the market, and address other issues and questions as they arise. For more information about the work of the Administrative Cooperation Groups (AdCos), visit: ADCO.

The purpose of the participation of the Market Surveillance Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina in these groups is to work together with EU Member States on addressing issues in market surveillance, building capacity, and developing the market surveillance system in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with European legislation and best practices.

Market Surveillance Agency of BiH was admitted, as an observer, to the following six administrative cooperation groups of the market surveillance authorities of the EU Member States:

·      EMC AdCo (The Administrative Cooperation Group for Electromagnetic Compatibility)

In September 2010, Market Surveillance Agency of BiH was admitted to The Administrative Cooperation Group for Electromagnetic Compatibility.

Directive 2014/30/EU on Electromagnetic Compatibility falls within the competence of the EMC AdCo Group.

·      PPE AdCo (The Administrative Cooperation Group for Personal Protective Equipment)

In May 2011, Market Surveillance Agency of BiH was admitted to The Administrative Cooperation Group for Personal Protective Equipment.

Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment falls within the competence of the PPE AdCo Group.

·      PED AdCo (The Administrative Cooperation Group for Pressure Equipment)

In October 2011, Market Surveillance Agency of BiH was admitted to The Administrative Cooperation Group for Pressure Equipment.

The following directives fall within the competence of the PED AdCo Group:

-      Directive 2014/68/EU on Pressure Equipment, and

-      Directive 2014/29/EU on Simple Pressure Vessels.

·      Machinery AdCo (The Administrative Cooperation Group for Machinery)

In September 2012, Market Surveillance Agency of BiH was admitted to The Administrative Cooperation Group for Machinery Safety.

Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on Machinery Safety falls within the competence of the Machinery AdCo Group.

·      LVD AdCo (The Low Voltage Directive Administrative Cooperation Group)

In June 2023, Market Surveillance Agency of BiH was admitted to The Administrative Cooperation Group for Low-voltage Equipment.

The Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU falls within the competence of the LVD AdCo Group.

·      Toys AdCo (The Administrative Cooperation Group on Toy Safety)

As from October 2023, Market Surveillance Agency of BiH participates in the work of The Administrative Cooperation Group on Toy Safety.

The Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC falls within the competence of the Toys AdCo Group.