The AdC issued a Recommendation addressed to the Government stating that the institutions responsible for certification and recognition of ITG as a natural gas inspection entity, respectively IPQ and DGCE, should reassess the respective certification and recognition procedures, which should be annulled as long as ITG’s impediments (as described in the recommendation) persisted. In addition, the AdC also recommended that the DGCE should provide a hotline for clarification of issues on the subject, promote the disclosure of / information on the obligations of users / owners of natural gas installations and the complete listings and contact details of companies offering inspection and repair services.