7 Amendments of Stéphane LE FOLL related to 2009/2105(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the EU quality policy, based on farmers' know-how as regards production methods and sustainable development practices geared to each region, can bring about increased competitiveness and added value to the economy of Europe's regions; that quality production is often the only chance for many rural areas with limited production alternatives; further considers quality as an engine for product diversity;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that, in an increasingly open market, it is essential that, in the WTO negotiations, the EU uphold the principle of quality products being protected and enjoying effective protection through the intellectual property safeguard arrangements;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is in favour of allowing stakeholders to develop marketing standards on their own, within trade associations and organisations such as the CEN (European Committee on Standardisation); however these standards should only be supplementary and must not conflict with European rules;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Supports the establishment of tools for the collective promotion and publicising of small traditional, local and artisanal products linked to specific areas and bearing a geographical name, for which PDO/PGI access procedures would be too cumbersome and costly;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that products of mountain areas and GMO-free areas should be protected; calls on the Commission, therefore, to make every possible effort to ensure that such areas are appropriately protected;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Is concerned at the fact that private organic labels are developing for non- food products, outside the scope of any legislation, and considers that this fast- expanding sector would require an extension of Community legislation;