1. A Union Network Against Forced Labour Products (the Network) is hereby established.

2. The Network shall serve as a platform for structured coordination and cooperation between the competent authorities of the Member States and the Commission, and for streamlining the enforcement of this Regulation, within the Union, thereby making enforcement more effective and coherent.

3. The Network shall be composed of representatives from each Member State, representatives from the Commission and, where appropriate, representatives from customs authorities.

4. The Commission shall coordinate the work of the Network. A representative from the Commission shall chair the meetings of the Network.

5. The secretariat of the Network shall be provided by the Commission. The secretariat shall organise the meetings of the Network and provide it with technical and logistical support.

6. Members of the Network shall participate actively to ensure efficient coordination and cooperation, and to contribute to the uniform implementation of this Regulation.

7. The Network shall have the following tasks:

(a) to facilitate the identification of common enforcement priorities in order to achieve the objective of this Regulation as set out in Article 1;

(b) to facilitate the coordination of investigations;