13 Amendments of Marco ZULLO related to 2014/2228(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU agricultural sector is a very sensitive and essential part of the TTIP negotiations and one in which the EU, which already enjoys a significant trade surplus with the US, stands to benefit greatly from new or increased market access opportunitiesrisks seeing its own advantageous position jeopardised by the conclusion of this agreement;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU agricultural sector is a very sensitive and essential part of the TTIP negotiations and one in which the EU, which already enjoys a significant trade surplus with the US, stands to benefit greatly from new or increased market access opportunitiesstudies commissioned by Parliament have shown that the conclusion of the TTIP agreement could cause serious risks and difficulties for important EU agricultural sectors, including the production of cereals, beef and veal and poultry meat, with regard to both market shares and safety standards relating to public health;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced, however, that TTIP should not only cut down barriers but also aim at promoting European high levels of consumer protection; observes that in most sectorssome key sectors there are disparities between EU and US standards and regulatory environments ensure this high level; considers, therefore, that approximathe adjusting our regulations that set lower standards represents a unique chance to establish high-quality standards and laws for consumers which will be the de facto international standards;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas respect for food safety and human and animal health standards will beis a fundamental tenet of the negotiations for European agriculture;
Amendment 88 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
a. prioritise an ambitious and balanced result of the negotiations for agriculture, the three main components of which (market access, geographical indications and sanitary and phytosanitary measures) should be tackled early and in parallel in the negotiation process, in order to give Parliament enough time to discuss and evaluate this chapter with stakeholders and European citizenabandon the negotiations to conclude the TTIP agreement with the United States;
Amendment 89 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
a. prioritise an ambitious and balanced result of the negotiations for result which protects EU agriculture, the three main components of which (market access, geographical indications and sanitary and phytosanitary measures) shouldmust be tackled early and in parallel in the negotiation process, in order to give Parliament enough time to discuss and evaluate this chapter with stakeholders and European citizens;
Amendment 111 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
b. firmly commit toguarantee the strict preservation of standards on food safety and human and animal health, as defined under EU legislation, and ensure that fundamental values of the EU such as the precautionary principle are not undermined;
Amendment 128 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that, while safeguarding the protection achieved by EU standards and regulations, TTIP should go beyond the WTO Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement, in areas such as conformity assessment, product requirements, or standards, as well as providing for transparency in the preparation and availability of technical regulations, and should at the same time ensure that the regulatory systems are fully compatible and reciprocal;
Amendment 140 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
c. ensure a positive final outcome of the negotiations for agriculture reflecting both the offensive and defensive interests of the EU agricultural sector concerning the abolition or reduction of both tariff and non-tariff barriers, including in particular sanitary and phytosanitary standards and procedures, so that EU producers make genuine gains in terms of access to the US market;
Amendment 164 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls the aim to continue to guarantee a high level of product safety within the Union; considers that TTIP should not question this requirement, but should eliminate unnecessary duplication of testing that causes a waste of resources, in particular on low-risk products; demands the recognition by the US of self- declaration of conformity on products, where allowed by EU law;
Amendment 193 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
e. secure significantly improved protection of EU geographical indications and better consumer information as an essential element of a balancedny agreement, taking the relevant chapter of the CETA with Canada as a good example;
Amendment 216 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that the EU and the US need to establish common rules to define the origin of products, and that such rules should be clear and easily applicable andfor producers, should consider current and future trends in production and should ensure that consumers cannot mistake the origin of products.