I.-The competent authority for the research involving the human person provided for in article L. 1121-1 is the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products).
II-The Agency makes its decision with regard to the safety of persons who take part in the research referred to in 1° of article L. 1121-1, by considering :
1° The safety and quality of the products used in the course of the research in accordance, where applicable, with the standards in force ;
2° The conditions of use of the products and the safety of persons with regard to the procedures performed and the methods used;
3° The planned arrangements for monitoring individuals.
III – For the research mentioned in 1° of article L. 1121-1 and involving a product mentioned in article L. 5311-1, it will also give its opinion on :
1° The relevance of the research ;
2° The satisfactory nature of the assessment of the expected benefits and risks;
3° The validity of the conclusions.