Article 26. Scientific expertise

Scientific expertise is an activity aimed at studying, analyzing, evaluating and preparing an opinion with the aim of making an informed decision on a scientific project.

Scientific expertise is based on the principles of:

independence and legal protection of participants;

scientific, objective, completely and comprehensive study of a scientific project;

the validity of the results of the examination;

possessing by experts in-depth knowledge and a high degree of professionalism;

openness of the results of the expertise while observing state, service, and commercial secrets in accordance with legislation;

compliance with public, technical, environmental safety, national and international standards.

Participation in the process of conducting scientific expertize of individuals and legal entities personally interested in its results is not allowed.

An expert who participated in the process of scientific expertize and does not agree with the accepted conclusion has the right to append his justified opinion to this conclusion.

Foreign experts may be involved in conducting a scientific expertize.

Scientific projects carried out within the framework of the state program for scientific activity on the basis of a state order are required to undergo a state scientific expertize.

Scientific expertize is carried out by decision of a state organization authorized in this matter.