25 Amendments of Fredrick FEDERLEY related to 2014/0100(COD)
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Research projects have demonstrated that consumer confidence is crucial in the market for organic food. In the long run, rules that are not trustworthy can jeopardise public confidence and lead to market failure. Therefore the sustainable development of organic production in the Union should be based on sound production rules which are harmonised at Union level with due regard to the varying geographical and climatic conditions within the Union. In addition, those production rules should meet operators' and consumers' expectations regarding the quality of organic products and the compliance with the principles and rules laid down in this Regulation.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The risk of non-compliance with the organic production rules is considered higher in agricultural holdings which include units not managed under organic production rules. Therefore, after an appropriatMixed farms should be allowed if a clear separation between the organic and the conversntion period, all agricultural holdings in the Union which aim to become organic should be entirely managed in compliance with the requirements applicable to organic productionally managed units can be made and contamination between the two can be avoided. Organic agricultural holdings should undergo the same conversion period in all Member States, irrespective of whether they have previously adhered to agri-environmental measures supported by Union funds. However, no conversion period is necessary in the case of fallow land. In order to ensure quality, traceability and compliance with this Regulation and adaptation to technical developments, the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the Commission in respect of establishing rules supplementing the general conversion rules or supplementing and amending the specific conversion rules.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 provided for different exceptions from organic production rules. The experience gained from the application of those provisions has shown that such exceptions have a negative impact on organic production. In particular, it has been found that the very existence of such exceptions impedes the production of inputs in organic form and that the high level of animal welfare associated with organic production is not ensured. In addition, the management and control of exceptions entail considerable administrative burden, both for the national administrations and operators. Finally, the existence of exceptions has created conditions for distortions in competition and has threatened to undermine consumer confidence. Accordingly, the scope for allowing exceptions from organic production rules should be further restricted and limited to cases of catastrophic circumstances. However, the restrictions and limitations should be carefully considered and done on a case- by-case basis explicitly stating the reasoning behind every limitation.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the entire agricultural holding or aquaculture operation shall be managed in compliance with the requirements appo encourage the conversion to organic production and possibility for the farmer to adapt to market conditions, a holding is allowed to be split into clearly separated units that can be managed either organically or in a conventional manner. In the case of multiple modes of production, a relicable to organic productionrecord of the separation shall be kept by the operator;
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point d
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part I – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point a
Annex II – part I – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point a
(a) those areas have not, for a period of at least threewo years before the collection, received treatment with products other than those authorised for use in organic production pursuant to Article 19;
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 1
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 1
1.7.1. All persons involved in keeping animals shall possess the necessary basic knowledge and skills as regards the health and the welfare needs of the animals.
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 2
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 2
1.7.2. Husbandry practices, including stocking densities and housing conditions shall ensure that the developmental, physiological and ethological needs of animals are met. Minimising stress of the animals should be a guiding principle in husbandry.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 10
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 10
1.7.10. Any suffering to the animals shall be reduced to a minimum by applying adequate anaesthesia and/or analgesia and by carrying out the operation only at the most appropriate age by qualified personnel. Pain relief for the animal shall be continued as long as deemed appropriate after any operation requiring it.
Amendment 384 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point 3 – point e
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point 3 – point e
(e) exercise areas shall permit dunging and rooting by porcine animals. For the purposes of rooting different substrates can be used. The environment shall be provided with enrichment materials as this contributes positively to the well- being of porcine animals.
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Mutilations which lead to stress, harm, disease or suffering of aniof animals should be prohibited. Dehorning and castration of young mammals should be approhibitedved only if adequate anaesthesia and analgesia are applied by a person authorised by applicable national legislation to carry out such a treatment.
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part III – paragraph 4 – point 4 – point 1 – point 6 – point 1
Annex II – part III – paragraph 4 – point 4 – point 1 – point 6 – point 1
4.1.6.1. All persons involved in keeping aquaculture animals shall possess the necessary basic knowledge and skills as regards the health and the welfare needs of the animals
Amendment 552 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 43 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 43 a (new)
(43a) 'soil-bound crop cultivation' means production in living soil such as mineral soil mixed and/or fertilised with materials and products allowed in organic production.
Amendment 632 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 (a), a holding may be split into clearly and effectively separated units or aquaculture production sites which are not all managed under organic production, provided that: (i) as regards livestock, different species shall be involved; (ii) as regards plants, different varieties that can be easily differentiated shall be involved. As regards aquaculture, the same species may be involved, provided that there is a clear and effective separation between the production sites. In case of research and educational centres, nurseries, seed multipliers, hatcheries in the framework of aquaculture and algae production and breeding operations, the requirements concerning different species and varieties referred to in points (i) and (ii) shall not apply. 1b. In the case referred to in paragraph 1a, the operator shall keep the organic production and the products used for this organic production separate from the non-organic production and the products used for the non-organic production. The operator shall keep adequate records to show the effective separation."
Amendment 848 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a (new)
Amendment 1007 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 a (new)
Annex II – part 1 a (new)
Amendment 1081 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.4.2 a (new)
Annex II – part II – point 1.4.2 a (new)
1.4.2a. Grazing of organic land Organic animals shall graze on organic land. However, non-organic animals may use organic pasturage provided that organic animals are not present at the same time on that pasture.
Amendment 1091 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.4.3.2 a (new)
Annex II – part II – point 1.4.3.2 a (new)
1.4.3.2a. Feed from own holding and other sources in the case of herbivores, except during the period each year when the animals are under transhumance subject to point 1.4.2.2, at least 60 % of the feed shall come from the farm unit itself or, where this is not feasible, shall be produced in cooperation with other organic farms. In the case of pigs and poultry, at least 40% of the feed shall come from the farm unit itself or, where this is not feasible, shall be produced in cooperation with other organic farms or feed business operators.
Amendment 1154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Annex II – part II – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) except during the period each year when the animals are under transhumance referred to in point 1.4.2.2., at least 960 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or in case this is not feasible, be produced in cooperation with other organic farms in the same region;
Amendment 1168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex II – part II – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) except during the period each year when the animals are under transhumance as mentioned in point 1.4.2.2., at least 960 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or in case this is not feasible, be produced in cooperation with other organic farms in the same region;
Amendment 1179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.3.2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II – part II – point 2.3.2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) at least 640 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or in case this is not feasible, be produced in the same region in cooperation with other organic farms or feed operators;
Amendment 1189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.3.2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 1 (new)
Annex II – part II – point 2.3.2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 1 (new)
(ca) clean and fresh water shall always be available in sufficient quantity
Amendment 1196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.3.4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex II – part II – point 2.3.4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Farrowing sows with piglets up to 40 days: 0-21 days 6,0 m2, 22-40 days 7,5 m2
Amendment 1215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) at least 640 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or in case this is not feasible, be produced in the same region in cooperation with other organic farms or feed operators;
Amendment 1242 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.5. – paragraph 2
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.5. – paragraph 2