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1. Whenever data are required in addition to those already collected and to those for which methodologies already exist, or when insufficient quality of data is identified in the domains referred to in Article 2, the Commission (Eurostat) shall institute pilot studies to be completed on a voluntary basis by the Member States. The purpose of such pilot studies shall be to test the concepts and methods and to assess the feasibility of the related data collections, including statistical quality, comparability and cost effectiveness, in accordance with the principles set up by the European Statistics Code of Practice.

2. Whenever preparation of an implementing measure is envisaged in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 10(2), a cost-benefit analysis, taking into account the benefits of the availability of the data in relation to the cost of the data collection and the burden on Member States, shall be carried out.

3. The Commission (Eurostat) shall prepare a report evaluating the findings of the pilot studies and/or cost benefit analysis, including the effects and implications of national specificities, in cooperation with Member States, in the framework of the collaborative networks and other ESS structures.