Article 6
1. An entity shall be included in a list of recognised bodies where it demonstrates that it fulfils the following requirements: (a) it has legal personality; (b) it has the capacity to ascertain that the requirements of Article 3 or 5 are met; (c) it has the capacity to issue and manage attesting documents referred to in Article 7(1), as well as process and archive records; (d) it has the ability to carry out its functions in a manner that avoids conflict of interest; (e) it has the ability to monitor compliance with the requirements set out in Articles 3 and 5; (f) it has the capacity to withdraw attesting documents referred to in Article 7(1) or suspend their validity in case of non-compliance with the requirements of this Regulation, and to take measures to inform competent authorities and customs authorities of Member States thereof; (g) it is subject to an independent third party audit; (h) it operates at national or regional level. 2. In order to be included in the list referred to in paragraph 1, an entity shall submit to the Commission a request accompanied by documentary evidence that it fulfils the requirements set out in paragraph 1. 3. The recognised body shall submit audit reports produced by the independent third party referred to in paragraph 1(g) to the Commission at the end of each reporting cycle.