Implementation of IMI pilot DG Internal Market Industry

Principles of registration Gradual registration is advisable: Ø Don't register all possible authorities, but

Step 1 – Identify authorities Which can send IMI requests ØIdentify contracting authorities Which

Step 2 – Will they be frequent users? Frequent users • Possibly frequent users

Step 2 (cont. ) Occasional users • Central contact points are registered to IMI,

Step 3 - Raising awareness Think about already existing communication channels and how to

What if the authority is not in IMI? The receiving authority can: ØCollect the

Next steps Ø Think about the registration COM will send detailed instructions Ø Think

For further information contact: GROW-IMI@ec. europa. eu consult the IMI website: http: //ec. europa.

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Implementation of IMI pilot DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Unit B. 1

Principles of registration Gradual registration is advisable: Ø Don't register all possible authorities, but on a need basis Ø At least 1 authority needs to be registered from the start of the pilot, which can take care of incoming requests Ø And make sure that the authorities you haven't registered also know about IMI Ensure coordination at national level contact of national IMI coordinators: http: //ec. europa. eu/internal_market/imi-net/contact/index_en. htm

Step 1 – Identify authorities Which can send IMI requests ØIdentify contracting authorities Which can receive IMI requests ØIdentify which authorities will be able to answer the questions (authorities issuing national standards, labels; tax authorities, social security authorities etc. )

Step 2 – Will they be frequent users? Frequent users • Possibly frequent users ØDecide whether or not register to IMI from start • Confirmed frequent users ØRegister them to IMI

Step 2 (cont. ) Occasional users • Central contact points are registered to IMI, which collect information and answer questions, OR • Register authority once it needs to use IMI Make sure that they know how to deal with European economic operators and hear about IMI and what it can offer

Step 3 - Raising awareness Think about already existing communication channels and how to add IMI related points ü Events: Workshops/meetings/conferences/training courses ü Online communication: Newsletters/emailing, publications, website update (add IMI-related information) ü Target: e. g. potential contracting authorities, national public procurement authority, replying authorities etc. ü Implement a reference to administrative cooperation Commission will provide 1 -page guidelines to authorities in all EU lang.

What if the authority is not in IMI? The receiving authority can: ØCollect the information and reply on behalf of the non-registered authority, OR ØMake sure that the authority gets registered (by contacting the IMI coordinator) and forward the request, OR ØForward the request to the IMI coordinator

Next steps Ø Think about the registration COM will send detailed instructions Ø Think about awareness raising COM will send a 1 -page guide Ø COM will organise on 16 April a kick-off training event, 2 participants per country COM will send more info

For further information contact: GROW-IMI@ec. europa. eu consult the IMI website: http: //ec. europa. eu/imi-net/ or contact your National IMI Coordinator: Contact details are available on our website