Prodcom Working Group Item 03.6 The integration of PRODCOM in FRIBS 18th -19th September 2014

Principles Use generic provisions of FRIBS Propose PRODCOM specific articles for inclusion into the FRIBS only where needed Merge, update and clarify where relevant the text existing in the current regulations Specify better aspects related to: sub-contracted operations, definition of variables, coverage issues. Item 03.6 Prodcom Working Group 18th -19th September 2014

1 Domain 2 Aim 3 Scope 4 Statistical unit Generic Generic recitals (19) 3 Scope Update references, description of the PRODCOM list, periodic update (every 4 years?) through delegated acts? 4 Statistical unit   The statistical unit shall be the (truncated) enterprise as defined in [to be defined]. Enterprise/legal unit/KAU Observation unit<>statistical unit

Statistical variables (output) 5 Statistical variables (output) (a) the reference period; (b) the product; (c) sold production; (d) the physical volume of sold production under sub-contracted operations and/or the fee received by the subcontractor depending on the product; (e) total production. Definitions of the statistical data and types of products referred to in points (c) to (e) are to be laid down in Annex [to be defined] to be adopted via an implementing act.   Item 03.6 Prodcom Working Group 18th -19th September 2014

product, sub-contracted operations, sub-contractor 6 Definitions Basic definitions: product, sub-contracted operations, sub-contractor Reference to CPA 2008/2015 introductory guidelines and the Implementation Manuals for NACE REV2. 7 Reference period The reference period shall be the calendar year. 8 Periodicity Data shall be transmitted to the Commission (Eurostat) each year for the previous calendar year as a reference period. Item 03.6 Prodcom Working Group 18th -19th September 2014

Coverage (activity, commodity, geo, thresholds, other) 9 Coverage (activity, commodity, geo, thresholds, other) sufficient accuracy for each NACE Rev. 2 class: facilitate the collection of data from units representing at least 90 % of national production per NACE Rev. 2 class. all enterprises employing at least 20 people. The 1 % exemption rule  To be streamlined Output orientation?   10 Breakdown Data shall be reported by product identified at the lowest level of detail of the PRODCOM list. applicable to PRODCOM, namely Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/91 of 19 December 1991 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 912/2004 of 29 April 2004 implementing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/91.

Statistical Confidentiality To be reviewed 11 Statistical Confidentiality To be reviewed 12 Production of data Generic articles of FRIBS 13 Transmission of data 14 Quality criteria and reports 15 First reference period Prodcom will align to the common approach for business statistics. 16 Transition period No specific provision 17 Reports and pilot studies 18 Other criteria Item 03.6 Prodcom Working Group 18th -19th September 2014

Next steps The main points incorporated in this proposal will be : Refined following discussions during WG Sent for written consultation to the WG Integrated into FRIBS for the version to be presented to the BSDG meeting in December 2014 where similar contributions from all European business statistics domain will be integrated Detailed methodological provisions redrafted in line with FRIBS: explanatory notes/ manual for PRODCOM Item 03.6 Prodcom Working Group 18th -19th September 2014