The notified body and the accredited conformity assessment bodies in the areas regulated by law and their employees perform the tests, evaluations and certifications independently and impartially. They are subject to the confidentiality obligation and any conflicts of interest that arise are to be reported. No development, consulting, customised training or similar activity is carried out by the employees in the notified body and accredited conformity assessment bodies in the areas regulated by law. This does not exclude the possibility of exchanging technical information with the client.