The lack of transparency on the identity of certification authorities and certification procedures of defence products within the Union results in a limited cross-certification of defence products, thereby leading to the further fragmentation of the internal market for defence products, in particular in times of supply crises, as illustrated by the 2023 ammunition supply crisis. As part of the preparedness framework, it is therefore necessary to increase transparency on national certification processes and facilitate information sharing between certification authorities, with a view to facilitating cross-certification of defence products and fostering the movement of such products in the internal market. For that purpose, the Commission should draw up and keep updated a list of national certification authorities.
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