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Member States shall encourage the use of co-regulation and the fostering of self-regulation through codes of conduct adopted at national level in the fields coordinated by this Directive to the extent permitted by their legal systems. Those codes shall: be such that they are broadly accepted by the main stakeholders in the Member States concerned; clearly and unambiguously set out their objectives; provide for regular, transparent and independent monitoring and evaluation of the achievement of the objectives aimed at; and provide for effective enforcement including effective and proportionate sanctions.
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