Definitions
Article 1
For the purpose of this Regulation, in addition to the definitions laid down in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 995/2010, the following definitions shall apply: (1) ‘competent authorities concerned’ means competent authorities of the Member States in which a monitoring organisation or an applicant for recognition as monitoring organisation is legally established or in which provides services or intends to provide services within the meaning of Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 4 ) ; (2) ‘evidence of formal qualifications’ means diplomas, certificates and other evidence issued by an authority in a State, designated pursuant to legislative or administrative provisions of that State and certifying successful completion of professional training; (3) ‘professional experience’ means the actual and lawful pursuit of the profession concerned.