Article 4Extension and renewal of designation
1
An extension of the scope of the notified body's designation may be granted in accordance with Article 3.
2
A designation as notified body may be renewed in accordance with Article 3 before the end of the validity period of the previous designation.
3
For the purposes of paragraph 2, the procedure set out in Article 3(2) shall include, where appropriate, an observed audit.
4
Extension and renewal procedures may be combined.
5
Notified bodies already designated before the entry into force of this Regulation and for which the designation does not have a stated validity period or has a validity period exceeding five years, shall be subject to renewal at least within three years of entry into force of this Regulation.