Consultation on other matters
Article 11
1. The Commission may consult the panel on other matters relating to the determination of a characterising flavour in accordance with Article 7 of Directive 2014/40/EU. In such cases, it shall decide, in consultation with the Chair, whether to convene a meeting or proceed by means of a written procedure. 2. The Chair may appoint a rapporteur from among the panel members to coordinate the task and shall submit a final report to the Commission. 3. In its deliberations, the panel shall consider, as appropriate, data and information provided to it by the technical group and other relevant information at its disposal.