During the first quarter of each year, exporters and importers of PIC chemicals need to give their designated national authorities (DNAs) information regarding the exact quantities of the chemical (as a substance and as contained in articles or mixtures) shipped to or from each non-EU country during the preceding year. This is in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 649/2012 and with Article 9 of the previous PIC regulations (Regulation (EC) No 304/2003 and Regulation (EC) No 689/2008)