Article 3 Statistical reporting requirements

The actual reporting population referred to in Article 2 shall report the statistical information to the NCB of the Member State in which the relevant reporting agent is resident, either directly or via the relevant national competent authority pursuant to local cooperation arrangements, as specified in Annex III and taking into consideration the clarifications and definitions provided in Annexes I and II. Those reporting agents shall report the required statistical information in accordance with the minimum standards set out in Annex IV.

The NCBs shall define and implement the reporting arrangements to be followed by the actual reporting population in accordance with national characteristics. The NCBs shall ensure that these reporting arrangements provide the statistical information required under this Regulation and allow accurate checking of compliance with the minimum standards for transmission, accuracy, compliance with concepts and revisions specified in Annex IV.