1. An assessor shall have the competence to carry out the activities required under Chapter IV when assessing the verifier. To that end, the assessor shall:

(a) meet the requirements laid down in the standard referred to in Annex III;

(b) have knowledge of Directive 2003/87/EC, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066, this Regulation, relevant standards and other relevant legislation as well as applicable guidelines;

(c) have knowledge of data and information auditing referred to in Article 38(1)(b) of this Regulation obtained through training or access to a person that has knowledge and experience of such data and information.

2. A lead assessor shall meet the competence requirements referred to in paragraph 1, have demonstrated competence to lead an assessment team and be responsible for carrying out an assessment in accordance with this Regulation.