7 Amendments of Agnes SCHIERHUBER related to 2006/2059(INI)
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the decisive importance of protecting human health and the environment in the approval process and underlines the use of objective scientific criteria, including long-term studies, in this respect;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the Commission's recent report on the implementation of national measures on the coexistence of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming and urges better harmonisation of rules and conditions, including liability rules valid throughout the Community, within the EU; emphasises the importance of the right of farmers to choose between traditional, organic and genetically modified organism production and, therefore, the need to establish clear, uniform and transparent coexistence measures, including liability rules valid throughout the Community, that enable farmers to coexist with neighbours using different farming methods;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that there is a need for common labelling rules and better consumer information in accordance with WTO rules, taking account of consumers' preference for non-GM foodstuffs;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Asks for clarification concerning liability for damages incurred in the growing and using of biotechnological products with regard to: who is liable, what can be claimed and under what circumstances a claim can be made, bearing in mind who gains advantages and the greatest benefit from the use of biotechnology products;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the European Commission, when it makes its decision, to take greater account of the studies concerning biotechnology submitted by the Member States and not to go against the views of the Member States and public attitudes towards biotechnology;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that the existence of publicly funded independent research must be guaranteed and R&D activity in small biotechnology undertakings and plant- technology centres must be supported in order to maintain maximum competitiveness at the various levels of the food production chain;