Action with regard to conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of the representatives
Article 6
1. If the Commission decides, in accordance with Article 28, point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2282, that an interest declared in a DOI submitted by a representative in accordance with Article 3(1) of this Regulation constitutes a conflict of interest within the meaning of Annex II thereto that is deemed incompatible with the participation in the joint work, the HTA secretariat shall invite the member of the Coordination Group or its subgroup to appoint another representative. The member may re-appoint the same representative once the conflict of interest no longer exists. 2. If the Commission decides, in accordance with Article 28, point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2282, that an interest declared in a DOI submitted by a representative in accordance with Article 3(2) of this Regulation constitutes a conflict of interest within the meaning of Annex II thereto that is deemed incompatible with the participation in the joint work, the HTA secretariat shall ensure that the representative is no longer involved in the joint work and shall inform the representative thereof. The HTA secretariat shall invite the member of the Coordination Group or its subgroup to appoint another representative. The member may re-appoint the same representative once the conflict of interest no longer exists. 3. If the Commission decides, in accordance with Article 28, point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2282, that an interest declared in a DOI submitted by a representative in accordance with Article 3(1) or (2) of this Regulation constitutes a conflict of interest within the meaning of Annex II thereto that is deemed incompatible with taking up certain roles and responsibilities in the joint work, or a conflict or potential conflict of interest in relation to the health technology developer or to the specific health technologies, the HTA secretariat shall inform the representative, the member of the Coordination Group or its subgroup and, as appropriate, the Coordination Group or its subgroups of the conflict or the potential conflict of interest of the representative and shall ensure the enforcement of the measures set out in Annex II to this Regulation.