4 Amendments of Carmen AVRAM related to 2021/2043(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the proper functioning of the single market is key to safeguarding sufficient, affordable and high quality agri-food supplies across the EU and is the best tool to ensure recovery for allcompetitiveness, vibrant rural areas, decent incomes, a fair standard of living and a prompt recovery for the European agricultural community; notes that in some Member States the COVID-19 pandemic has led to certain types of local restrictions; recalls that national measures cannot undermine the fundamental principles of the single market;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of enhancing the resilience of EU agri-food systems, including regional and local food systems, as well as of short supply chains, as set out in the Farm to Fork Strategy; stresses, however, that the strategy should be based on a comprehensive ex-ante, scientific and cumulative impact assessment based on public consultations with representatives of the agri-food chain and other relevant stakeholders, and not lead to additional barriers and greater fragmentation within the single market;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the recent increase in national labelling requirements for food and drink products; underlines that these requirements must be justified and, proportional and in line with EU harmonized food and drink regulatory framework, especially with regard to safety issues, and should not create obstacles to the smooth movement of food products across the EU;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Highlights the importance of improving transparency in the EU Single Market, and of better traceability of all production and distribution processes in accordance with the right of European consumers to have more information on the origin and production methods of the foodstuffs they consume; notes that an appropriate EU mandatory labelling on the origin of food products have the potential to significantly increase transparency and traceability, as well as avoid disruptions of the internal market;