Approval of higher education institutions, education establishments, organisations responsible for a voluntary service scheme or entities hosting trainees
Article 15
1. For the purposes of this Directive, Member States may decide to provide for an approval procedure for higher education institutions, education establishments, organisations responsible for a voluntary service scheme or entities hosting trainees. 2. The approval shall be in accordance with procedures set out in the national law or administrative practice of the Member State concerned. 3. Where a Member State decides to establish an approval procedure in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2, it shall provide clear and transparent information to the host entities concerned about, inter alia, the conditions and criteria for approval, its period of validity, the consequences of non-compliance, including possible withdrawal and non-renewal, as well as any sanction applicable.