1.For the purposes of the task referred to in Article 100(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2017/746, the notified body shall propose a sample or batch test plan for the device to the EU reference laboratory, taking into account, if applicable, the recommendations of the EU reference laboratory referred to in Article 12(5), second subparagraph, of this Regulation.The EU reference laboratory may propose amendments to the test plan referred to in the first subparagraph. The EU reference laboratory shall provide reasons for such proposals.The notified body and the EU reference laboratory shall agree on the final version of the test plan referred to in the first subparagraph. That plan shall comply with the applicable common specifications and any requirements adopted in accordance with Article 48(13), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2017/746.