145.B.205 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities

SI No. 588/2023

(a) The CAA may allocate tasks, related to the initial certification or to the continuing oversight of organisations subject to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 to qualified entities. When allocating tasks, the CAA must ensure that it has:

1. put a system in place to initially and continuously assess whether the qualified entity complies with Annex VI to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139;

2. established a written agreement with the qualified entity, approved by both parties at the appropriate management level, which stipulates:

(i) the tasks to be performed;

(ii) the declarations, reports and records to be provided;

(iii) the technical conditions to be met when performing such tasks;

(iv) the related liability coverage;

(v) the protection given to the information acquired when carrying out such tasks.

(b) The CAA must ensure that the internal audit process and safety risk management process established pursuant to point 145.B.200(a)(5) cover all the certification and continuing oversight tasks performed by the qualified entity on its behalf.