Activities of Åsa WESTLUND related to 2013/0136(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health, plant reproductive material and plant protection products - Animal health - Protective measures against pests of plants (debate)
Amendments (36)
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to ensure high standards of animal and public health in the Union, the rational development of the agriculture and aquaculture sectors and to increase productivity, animal health rules should be laid down at Union level. These rules are necessary, inter alia, to contribute to the completion of the internal market, and to avoid the spread of infectious diseases as well as to ensure animal welfare.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Animal Health Strategy for the Union (2007– 2013) proposes that ‘Prevention is better than cure’ and was adopted by the Commission in its Communication of 19 September 2007 to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions11 . It aims to putromote animal health through putting greater focus on preventive measures, disease surveillance, disease control and research, in order to reduce the incidence of animal diseases and minimise the impact of outbreaks when they do occur. It proposes the adoption of a ‘single and simplified regulatory framework for animal health’ seeking convergence to international standards while ensuring a firm commitment to high standards of animal health. __________________ 11 COM (2007) 539 final. COM (2007) 539 final.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) With the view to reduce antimicrobial resistance and in accordance with action No. 5 of the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council – Action plan against the rising threats from Antimicrobial Resistance, Member States shall within two years after the entry into force of this Regulation, at the latest, report to the Commission on the usage of veterinary medicinal products containing antibiotics in their territory. The Union shall thereafter proceed to establish appropriate reduction targets, within three years after the entry into force of this Regulation, at the latest.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 91 a (new)
Recital 91 a (new)
(91a) Long transports or movements of animals not only entail an increased risks of spreading disease vectors, as large numbers of animals are held in small, confined spaces, but also contribute to increased CO2 emissions and reduced air quality. Transports or movements of animals shall thus not exceed a total duration of 8 hours.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 103
Recital 103
(103) The general requirements laid down in this Regulation should apply to all animal movements, such as the prohibition of movement of animals from an establishment where there are abnormal mortalities or other disease symptoms with an undetermined cause or disease prevention requirements during transport, and the maximum total duration of transport of animals of no more than 8 hours.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) a good animal health in order to ensure favourable conditions for a sustainable agricultural and aquaculture production in the Union;
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii – indent 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii – indent 2 a (new)
- the measures taken to minimise antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i – indent 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i – indent 4 a (new)
- antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iva) animal health and animal welfare;
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) listed diseases which, upon detection require that immediate control or eradication actions are taken subject to rules on:
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) listed diseases affecting all Member States, requiring Union-wide action subject to the disease prevention and control rules on:
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) compulsory control or eradication programmes provided for in Article 30(1);
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) listed diseases present in some Member States requiring actions to limit the spreading of disease to regions unaffected or undertaking control or eradication programmes subject to the disease prevention and control rules on:
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) voluntary control or eradication provided for in Article 30(2);
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – introductory part
(d) listed diseases subject to the rules laid down in points a), b) and c) above, subject to the disease prevention and control rules on:
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) listed diseases subject to the rules laid down in points a), b) and c) above, subject to the disease prevention and control rules on:
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) take appropriate biosecurity measures, taking into account the risks involved, to ensure the health and welfare of those kept animals and products and to prevent the introduction into, development and multiplication within and spread between and from such kept animals and products under their responsibility of diseases, except where that is specifically authorised for scientific purposes, as appropriate for:
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Operators and animal professionals shall acquire and actively promote spreading the knowledge of:
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the risks of antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) raising animal health and welfare awareness;
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) disease prevention, while considering the risks of antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those animal health visits shall be at frequencies that ensure a satisfactory animal disease prevention and are proportionate to the risks posed by the establishment.
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the prevention and detection of any signs indicative of the occurrence of listed diseases or emerging diseases;
Amendment 457 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the availability, effectiveness and risks of the veterinary medicinal products, as well as the detrimental effects of antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. With the view to reduce antimicrobial resistance and in accordance with action No. 5 of the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council – Action plan against the rising threats from Antimicrobial Resistance, Member States shall within two years after the entry into force of this Regulation, at the latest, report to the Commission on the usage of veterinary medicinal products containing antibiotics in their territory. The Union shall thereafter proceed to establish appropriate reduction targets, within three years after the entry into force of this Regulation, at the latest.
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) when appropriate to prevent the further spread of the disease agent, keep the kept animals of listed species for that listed disease isolated while ensuring the highest possible animal welfare standards at all times, and prevent contact with wildlife;
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) while ensuring the highest possible animal welfare standards at all times restrict the movements of kept animals, products and, if appropriate, people, vehicles and any material or other means by which the disease agent could have spread to or from the establishment, households, food and feed business establishments, animal by-products establishments or any other location where that listed disease is suspected, as far as necessary to prevent its spread of the listed disease;
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the killing and disposal or slaughtering of animals that may be contaminated and contribute to the spread of the listed disease, while ensuring that animals are not subject to any unnecessary suffering or pain;
Amendment 516 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) take the necessary disease prevention and control measures to avoid the further spread of that listed disease, while ensuring that animals are not subject to any unnecessary suffering or pain.
Amendment 653 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 121 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 121 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) the total duration of transports or movements of kept terrestrial animals does not exceed 8 hours.
Amendment 655 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 122 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 122 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the health status of kept terrestrial animals is not jeopardised during transport and the highest possible animal welfare standards are upheld at all times;
Amendment 658 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 123 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 123 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the total duration of transports or movements of kept terrestrial animals does not exceed 8 hours.
Amendment 698 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 169 – introductory part
Article 169 – introductory part
Where a disease other than listed diseases constitutes a significant risk for the animal health situation of kept terrestrial animals or the public health situation in a Member State, the Member State concerned may take national measures to, based on science and the precautionary principle so as to prevent the introduction of or control that disease, provided those measures do not:
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 169 – point b
Article 169 – point b
(b) not exceed the limits of what is appropriate and necessary to control that disease.
Amendment 741 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 231 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 231 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) the guarantees which the competent authority of the third country or territory can provide regarding compliance or equivalence with the relevant animal health and welfare requirements applicable in the Union;