The EMEA is legally responsible under Articles 5 and 27 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/ 93 for the scientific opinions adopted in its name by the CPMP and CVMP, and shall intervene when the responsibility of a national competent authority or that of an individual acting as rapporteur, co- rapporteur, expert or inspector is challenged in proceedings before a national court arising from services performed under the standard contract.