3, og artikel III-162 afgørelse om aftalers tilladelighed samt om misbrug af en dominerende stilling på det indre marked.  
Until the entry into force of the European regulations adopted pursuant to Article III-163, the authorities in Member States shall rule on the admissibility of agreements, decisions and concerted practices and on abuse of a dominant position in the internal market in accordance with their national law and Article III-161, in particular paragraph 3, and Article III-162.  