The actual reporting population shall report the statistical information to the NCB of the Member State in which the reporting agent is resident, as specified in Annex III and taking into consideration the clarifications and definitions provided in Annexes I and II.

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.