Any matter relating to the Agency’s remit may be referred to it by the Minister for Health, where appropriate at the request of other ministers or other public establishments of the State, and by any body represented on its Board of Directors.
It may deal with any matter falling within its remit as defined in 1°, 2°, 3°, 4° and 6° of article L. 1413-1.
Within its field of competence and in order to carry out its missions, the Agency implements expert appraisals in accordance with the principles set out in Article L. 1452-1. Its opinions and recommendations are issued in compliance with the provisions of Article L. 1452-2.
Subject to respect for privacy and secrets protected by law, in particular rules relating to the protection of national defence secrets, its opinions and recommendations are made public.