Activities of Constance LE GRIP related to 2015/2053(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Possible extension of geographical indication protection of the EU to non-agricultural products (A8-0259/2015 - Virginie Rozière) FR
Amendments (6)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the quality, reputation, or other characteristics of a product can be determined by its origin; whereas certain practices involving the misuse of names can seriously damage a product’s reputation as determined by its origin;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas because traditional European products are of high quality, and are consequently sought after, their names are open to misuse; which can be severely damaging to their producers;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes there should also be provision for the requisite resources to make the protection afforded by such an instrument effective in practice whatever the means of product distribution in cases of misuse; emphasises the need to ensure that GIs are equally well protected in the digital marketplace;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Emphasises that the introduction of such an instrument will need to be accompanied by information and communication campaigns to familiarise producers and consumers with the new type of GI;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that specifications should include at least the following criteria: raw materials used, description of the production process, and proof of the link with the territory, and elements of corporate social responsibility;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Suggests the introduction of a procedure, open to interested parties, whereby the registration of GIs can be contested;