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8 Amendments of Ramón Luis VALCÁRCEL SISO related to 2015/2053(INI)

Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas agricultural products from a specific geographical origin which have certain qualities or are made according to traditional methods may be afforded EU- wide unitary geographical indication protection;
2015/05/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas high-quality traditional European products based on traditional knowledge and techniques form part of the EU’s cultural heritage and are central to the economy and society in many of Europe’s regions in that they generate activities directly linked to local ways of life, especially in rural areas;
2015/05/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the reputation of a geographical indication is an intangible common asset which if not protected may be used freely, without restriction, causing its value to fall and even the loss of the product itself;
2015/05/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas geographical indications can have great economic potential and affording them proper protection can bring significant benefits, especially for SMEs and EU regions;
2015/05/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas public authorities should protect, foster when so requested by the private sector, and promote European traditional quality products and their geographical indication;
2015/05/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas proper Europe-wide protection of the geographical indications used to designate non-agricultural products, which watches over and monitors their use and fights fraud, could help to stamp out counterfeiting, avoid unfair competition, and prevent consumers from being deceived;
2015/05/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas consumers are showing a growing interest not just in product safety, but also in the origins of products, their authenticity and the methods by which they are produced;
2015/05/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Advocates too that an inspection, infringement and penalty scheme be set up to monitor geographical indications on products marketed in Europe;
2015/05/28
Committee: JURI