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# Article 5 — Requests for information or cooperation

**Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1406 · binding · OJ L 325, 7.10.2020 · dated 2 Oct 2020 [in force]**

*In force · Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1406, OJ L 325, 7.10.2020 · Checked against EUR-Lex on 26 Oct 2026 · [Official source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2020/1406/oj/eng)*

1. <a id="art-5-p-1"></a>When requesting cooperation or exchange of information falling within the scope of this Regulation, the requesting body shall use the form set out in Annex I and shall:

    <a id="art-5-p-1-a"></a>**(a)** specify details of the information or cooperation that it is seeking; and

    <a id="art-5-p-1-b"></a>**(b)** identify, where appropriate, any issues relating to the confidentiality of any information that may be obtained.

1. <a id="art-5-p-2"></a>The requesting body may attach to the request any document or supporting material deemed necessary to support that request.
1. <a id="art-5-p-3"></a>In urgent cases, the requesting body may make the request orally. Unless the specified body to whom the oral request is made (‘the requested body’) agrees otherwise, that oral request shall subsequently be confirmed in writing without undue delay.