1. In order to contribute to the accomplishment of the tasks provided for by Article 3, the contact points shall have appropriate contacts with the professional associations mentioned in Article 2(1)(e), in accordance with rules to be determined by each Member State.
2. In particular, the contacts referred to in paragraph 1 may include the following activities:
(a) exchange of experience and information as regards the effective and practical application of Community and international instruments;
(b) collaboration in the preparation and updating of the information sheets referred to in Article 15;
(c) participation of the professional associations in relevant meetings.
3. Professional associations shall not request information relating to individual cases from contact points.]