Activities of Kartika Tamara LIOTARD
Plenary speeches (162)
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Trade in seal products (debate)
Protection of animals used for scientific purposes (debate)
Patients' rights in cross-border healthcare (debate)
Patients' rights in cross-border healthcare (A6-0233/2009, John Bowis)
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Novel foods (debate)
Novel foods (debate)
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Addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union (debate)
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Cloning of animals for food supply (debate)
Common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings - Food additives - Flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties - Food enzymes (debate)
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Hygiene of foodstuffs (debate)
Animal health strategy 2007-2013 (debate)
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Green Paper on better ship dismantling (debate)
Community Tobacco Fund (debate)
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Towards a reform of the World Trade Organisation (debate)
Zero tolerance regime for unauthorised GMOs and the economic consequences thereof (debate)
New Flame shipwreck and its consequences in Algeciras Bay (debate)
CAP ‘Health Check’ (debate)
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CARS 21: A Competitive Automotive Regulatory Framework (debate)
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Common principles on flexicurity (debate)
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Community Strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles (debate)
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Financing the common agricultural policy
Equality between women and men in the EU (debate)
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Modernising labour law to meet the challenges of the 21st century (debate)
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The exclusion of health services from the Services Directive (debate)
Thematic Strategy on the sustainable use of natural resources (debate)
Community action on the provision of cross-border health care (debate)
Voluntary modulation of direct payments under the CAP (debate)
Waste - Waste recycling (debate)
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Preparation for the European Council (14-15 December 2006) (continuation of debate)
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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Services in the internal market (debate)
Presentation of the Court of Auditors’ Annual Report – 2005 (debate)
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Export of toxic waste to Africa – Use of criminal law to protect the environment (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 144)
The protection and welfare of animals 2006-2010 (debate)
Services of general interest (debate)
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Shipments of radioactive waste and nuclear spent fuel (debate)
Reducing the climate change impact of aviation (debate)
Protection of the Communities' financial interests (debate)
Pandemic influenza preparedness and response planning in the European Community (debate)
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Nutrition and health claims made on foods Addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods (debate)
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Services (debate)
Protection of chickens kept for meat production (debate)
Presentation of the programme of the Austrian Presidency
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Common organisation of the market in sugar – Support schemes for farmers (sugar) – Restructuring the sugar industry
Climate change
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Climate change – Beating global climate change
Women and poverty in the EU
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Gender discrimination in health systems
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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
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Nutrition and health claims in labelling
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Climate change
Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 115)
Programme of the Luxembourg presidency
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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)
Role and operations of the Troika with regard to the euro area programme countries (A7-0149/2014 - Othmar Karas, Liem Hoang Ngoc)
Manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products (debate)
Impact of the crisis on access to care for vulnerable groups (debate)
Food intended for infants and young children and food for special medical purposes (debate)
Social housing in the European Union (short presentation)
Adequate, safe and sustainable pensions (short presentation)
Impact of the economic crisis on gender equality and women's rights - Eliminating gender stereotypes in the EU - Situation of women in North Africa (debate)
Impact of the economic crisis on gender equality and women's rights - Eliminating gender stereotypes in the EU - Situation of women in North Africa (debate)
Impact of the economic crisis on gender equality and women's rights - Eliminating gender stereotypes in the EU - Situation of women in North Africa (debate)
Impact of the economic crisis on gender equality and women's rights - Eliminating gender stereotypes in the EU - Situation of women in North Africa (debate)
Elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls (debate)
European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (short presentation)
Protection of animals during transport (debate)
Outcome of the Rio+20 Summit (20-22 June 2012) (debate)
Strategy for the protection and welfare of animals (short presentation)
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Equal pay for male and female workers for equal work or work of equal value (debate)
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Women and climate change (debate)
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Election of the President of the European Parliament (continuation)
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Honeybee health and beekeeping (short presentation)
Public health threat of antimicrobial resistance (debate)
Rio+20 earth summit (debate)
Rio+20 earth summit (debate)
Rio+20 earth summit (debate)
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Possibility for Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory (debate)
Food information to consumers (debate)
Statement by the President of the European Parliament’s delegation to the Conciliation Committee - Novel foods (continuation of debate)
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Adequate, sustainable and safe European pension systems (debate)
Patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare (debate)
Consequences in the European Union of the dioxin animal feed incident (debate)
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Contribution of biodiversity and ecosystems to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals - Conference on Biological Diversity - Nagoya 2010 (debate)
Products from cloned animals in the food chain (debate)
Novel foods (debate)
Novel foods (debate)
Obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market (debate)
A new impetus for the Strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture (debate)
Food information to consumers (debate)
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Commission communication on Action against Cancer: European Partnership (debate)
Key objectives for the Conference of the Parties to the CITES (debate)
Preparation of the Copenhagen Summit on climate change (debate)
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Climate change and developing countries in the framework of the UN Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen (debate)
Reports (5)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods and amending Regulation (EC) No XXX/XXXX [common procedure] PDF (592 KB) DOC (883 KB)
REPORT Report on a Thematic Strategy for the Sustainable Use of Natural resources PDF (207 KB) DOC (126 KB)
REPORT on the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing PDF (241 KB) DOC (148 KB)
REPORT on eliminating gender stereotypes in the EU PDF (208 KB) DOC (126 KB)
REPORT Recommendation for second reading on the Council position at first reading for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods, amending Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 258/97 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1852/2001 PDF (437 KB) DOC (713 KB)
Shadow reports (18)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilisation to the Convention on Biological Diversity PDF (170 KB) DOC (78 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on improving the gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed on stock exchanges and related measures PDF (870 KB) DOC (907 KB)
REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on Parliament's rights in the appointment procedure of future Executive Directors of the European Environment Agency – amendment of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network PDF (156 KB) DOC (81 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization in the Union PDF (679 KB) DOC (983 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 1999/4/EC, 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC as regards the powers to be conferred on the Commission PDF (202 KB) DOC (198 KB)
REPORT on transposition and application of Council Directive 2004/113/EC implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services PDF (186 KB) DOC (89 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety PDF (154 KB) DOC (72 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the non-commercial movement of pet animals PDF (423 KB) DOC (763 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 92/65/EEC as regards the animal health requirements governing intra-Union trade in and imports into the Union of dogs, cats and ferrets PDF (128 KB) DOC (70 KB)
REPORT on prevention of age-related diseases of women PDF (212 KB) DOC (152 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the accession of the European Union to the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution resulting from exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf and the seabed and its subsoil PDF (139 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 64/432/EEC as regards computer databases which are part of the surveillance networks in the Member States PDF (153 KB) DOC (198 KB)
REPORT on the amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 as regards electronic identification of bovine animals and deleting the provisions on voluntary beef labelling PDF (328 KB) DOC (455 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine products PDF (310 KB) DOC (452 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food intended for infants and young children and on food for special medical purposes PDF (634 KB) DOC (920 KB)
REPORT on the situation of women approaching retirement age PDF (191 KB) DOC (116 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2001/18/EC as regards the possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory PDF (442 KB) DOC (502 KB)
REPORT Report on the role of women in an ageing society PDF (170 KB) DOC (105 KB)
Opinions (7)
OPINION Towards Common Principles of Flexicurity: More and better jobs through flexibility and security
OPINION on modernising labour law to meet the challenges of the 21st century
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Animal Health
OPINION on the European Union Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2012-2015
OPINION on the protection of animals during transport
OPINION Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Strengthening Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Security in the European Union – an EU CBRN Action Plan
OPINION on a new impetus for the Strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture
Shadow opinions (10)
OPINION on the e-Health Action Plan 2012-2020 – Innovative healthcare for the 21st century
OPINION on follow-up on the delegation of legislative powers and the control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers
OPINION on social housing in the European Union
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on specific provisions concerning the European Regional Development Fund and the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on recreational craft and personal watercraft
OPINION on honeybee health and the challenges for the beekeeping sector
OPINION Final opinion on the Green Paper "Towards adequate, sustainable and safe European pension systems
OPINION Final opinion on the impact of advertising on consumer behaviour
OPINION Opinion on the demographic challenge and solidarity between generations
Written declarations (1)
Amendments (801)
Amendment 21 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas recent fraud cases include the marketing of horsemeat as beef, ordinary flour as organic flour, of battery cage eggs as organic eggs, of road salt as food salt and of horsemeat as beef, and the use of methanol- contaminated alcohol in spirits;
Amendment 62 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that foods which are often subject to fraudulent activities include olive oil, fish, meat, organic products, grains, honey, coffee, tea, spices, wine, certain fruit juices and milk;
Amendment 66 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points to the complexity and cross- border character of the food chain, in combination with the predominantly national character of controls, sanctions and enforcement, a situation which is believed to increase the risk of food fraud; believes that a better traceability of ingredients and products within the whole food chain would help combat fraud;
Amendment 68 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes that food business operators currently do not always know where the ingredients they use are sourced from;
Amendment 90 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that official controls should focus not only on food safety issues, but also on preventing fraud and the risk of consumers being misled; welcomes the fact that the Commission's proposal for a review of official controls incorporates extra controls in respect of food fraud where competent authorities have reason to suspect fraudulent behaviour by an operator;
Amendment 94 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Rejects any plans to delegate inspection tasks from public authorities to economic operators, as food business operators often focus on profits and lowering costs rather than on food safety and consumer protection;
Amendment 96 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Acknowledges the importance of clear and transparent business-to-business and business-to-consumer labelling and calls on the Commission to review EU food law in this area where necessary, to reduce the risk of food fraud;
Amendment 97 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that food business operators should be able to tell where the food or ingredients used are sourced from, meaning that each food business operator within the production chain bears their share of the responsibility for the end product;
Amendment 99 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recalls that Regulation 1169/2011 stipulates that the Commission will adopt, by December 2013, implementing acts regarding the mandatory labelling of the country of origin labelling for meat from swine, sheep, goats and poultry as well as on voluntary labelling; believes that labelling the places of birth, rearing and slaughter will help ensure better traceability along the food supply chain, more stable relationships between meat suppliers and processors and increased diligence when food business operators choose their suppliers and products;
Amendment 103 #
2013/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls that Parliament has previously called on the Commission to undertake impact assessmenfor origin labelling for all meat and meat in processed foods, and that the Commission is working on reports on origin labelling for fresh meat and products containing meat; urges the Commission to rapidly to present its impact assessments and report on this issuereports and follow up with legislative proposals; urges the Commission to rely on independent sources of information; stresses that whilst origin labelling is cannot a tool forentirely combating food fraud, although it may indirectlyit will lead to a better-informed and more transparent supply chain and help restore consumer confidence;
Amendment 9 #
2013/2061(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to encourage and promote e-Health services designed for women of all ages, more specifically, dealing with women's health issues and therefore offering women-oriented advice and care solutions.
Amendment 10 #
2013/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
L a. -whereas access to healthcare system in many cases is restricted either due to financial or regional constraints (There are many cases where access to healthcare system is either limited or not recommended. Without creating any kind of discrimination, it seems imperative for the MS to explore the potential of e-health applications in order to provide the most appropriate and adequate healthcare protection to all citizens)
Amendment 10 #
2013/2061(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to encourage and promote e-Health services designed for (informal) family carers, who are still mostly women, so as to support them in their often heavy caring tasks and to enable them to provide the best possible care.
Amendment 11 #
2013/2061(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on the Commission to encourage e-Health solutions for isolated women, not only those living in remote areas but also isolated and home-bound women lacking the mobility and/or (social) support network to maintain their health and wellbeing.
Amendment 12 #
2013/2061(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Calls on the Commission to promote e-Health solutions which facilitate independent living and prevent domestic accidents, so as to enable older women to live an independent life for as long as they wish or need, regardless of their health status.
Amendment 13 #
2013/2061(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Calls on the Commission to tackle the information isolation of older generations, in particular older women, and to encourage and promote e-Health technologies as a contribution to the Commission's objectives regarding active and healthy ageing (HLY+2).
Amendment 14 #
2013/2061(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourages the Commission to recognise that e-Health solutions may not significantly improve health outcomes and patients' wellbeing, if they replace human interaction rather than being integrated with a face-to-face approach between patients and (health)care providers; hence, calls on the Commission to make sure that e-Health technologies will not become a substitute for the trusting relationship between patients and their (health)care professionals.
Amendment 15 #
2013/2061(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Acknowledges the need for e-Health technologies, particularly to unlock its potential in regard to health issues which are still burdened by major taboo's, such as elder abuse, sexual abuse, and other sexual and reproductive health issues.
Amendment 16 #
2013/2061(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Calls on the Commission to view and promote e-Health as a contribution to more effective (health)care systems aiming at improving women's health and wellbeing across the lifespan, so as to contribute to closing the gender gap in overall health outcomes.
Amendment 21 #
2013/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas ICT has developed to such a point that it can be applied in eHealth systems and this has met with success in various EU Member States; and countries around the world; (There are very interesting examples of e- health applications around the world with a big influence in the daily life of people specially in countries in Latin America and Africa. It would be interesting that those examples are studied when developing e- health in Europe)
Amendment 21 #
2013/2061(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to promote health and ICT literacy of older generations, in particular older women, and to encourage and promote user- oriented and women-friendly e-Health solutions as a contribution to the Commission's objectives regarding active and healthy ageing.
Amendment 27 #
2013/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas, patients' health data is of an extremely sensitive nature, legal and data protection considerations should constitute a priority;
Amendment 37 #
2013/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas it is necessary to standardisguarantee the system technology used in the various Member States, in order to guarantee its effectivenes's effectiveness, each Member State should be encouraged to use the most appropriate one based on the national needs and constraints and taking into due account the interoperability of the different systems;
Amendment 45 #
2013/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas healthcare professionals should be provided with on-going training in the use of the ICT applied in healthcare systems and a simplified and patient- friendly technology should be considered imperative;
Amendment 51 #
2013/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
Recital L b (new)
Lb. -whereas it is estimated that between 8 % and 12 % of patients admitted to hospitals in the EU suffer from adverse events including healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), (There are many cases where access to healthcare system is either limited or not recommended. Without creating any kind of discrimination, it seems imperative for the MS to explore the potential of e-health applications in order to provide the most appropriate and adequate healthcare protection to all citizens)
Amendment 55 #
2013/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. - stresses the need for patients, as the intended beneficiaries of any eHealth program, to play a central role in the development of such technologies
Amendment 76 #
2013/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Encourages the Commission to recognise that eHealth solutions may not significantly improve health outcomes and patients' wellbeing, if they replace human interaction rather than being integrated with a face-to-face approach between patients and (health)care providers; hence, calls on the Commission to make sure that eHealth technologies will not become a substitute for the trusting relationship between patients and their (health)care professionals;
Amendment 109 #
2013/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. - Underlines that it is essential for patients to be able to access their own personal health data; patients should always be informed in a clear and transparent manner how this data is being processed after having given prior consent to the use of such data
Amendment 112 #
2013/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that, with regard to any potential misapplication of eHealth services and prescriptions, and for the benefits and mutual trust between patients and healthcare professionals, Member States should either have or create legal frameworks at national level to establish clear rules for liability and subsequent redress
Amendment 1 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation -1 (new)
Citation -1 (new)
– having regard to the Commission Communication "A Stronger European Industry for Growth and Economic Recovery" (COM (2012)582),
Amendment 10 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 18 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, in order to raise our competitiveness and lay the foundations to reindustrialise Europe, a proactive industrial policy based on a new paradigm is necessary, and whereas the right appreciation of the value of all resources, human and natural, and their sustainable use should be at the core of this industrial policy;
Amendment 54 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes, however, that a number of European laws on energy and climate change are having a negative impact on the competitiveness of European industry, reducing its ability to attract investmenttrying to enhance the competitiveness of European industry may have a negative impact on Europe's resources, on the environment and on climate change;
Amendment 66 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the industrial strategy should emphasise access to cheap sources of energy through diversificationtake into consideration the scarcity of natural resources and that the access to cheap sources of energy can therefore only be achieved through the promotion of renewable energy in a sustainable and diversified manner and the use of non- conventional sources, non-nuclear, renewable energy sources in combination with the practical application of the resource- efficiency innovation;
Amendment 80 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that support forthe industrial policy of the future is based on an industry which increasingly limits its impact on the environment will only be effective if measures to protect against carbon leakage are maintainso that measures to achieve innovation on the resource and energy efficiency must be promoted and supported;
Amendment 88 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that competitiveness should be fostered in all sectors of industry; calls, therefore, for respect for the principle of proportionality in the formulathe promotion of such market- based instruments as eco-designs, eco- labelling and green public procurement to be extended to all key areas possible;
Amendment 96 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises that the competitiveness of the European industrial sector lies as well in the skills and capacities of its human capital; stresses that skills are a key driver for innovation, employment and growth, and that both the educational system and the structures of the society and economy should stimulate creativity, entrepreneurship and inclusion in order to allow the contribution of all segments of the society; points out that policies which overlook the added-value of each citizen as part of the human capital may result in lost business opportunities;
Amendment 105 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission's intention toIs convinced that the carrying out of systematic impact assessments and competitiveness tests at the planning stage of EU environmthe EU industrial legislation is essential legislation. and that Community policies must be properly coordinated and synchronised.
Amendment 65 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) As invasive alien species are numerous, it is important to ensure that priority is afforded to addressing the subset of invasive alien species considered to be of Union concern. A list of such invasive alien species considered to be of Union concern should therefore be drawn up. An invasive alien species should be considered of Union concern if the damage it is causing in the affected Member States is so significant that it justifies the adoption of dedicated measures the scope of which extends across the Union, including in the Member States that are not yet affected or even unlikely to be affected. In order to ensure that the subset of invasive alien species of Union concern remains proportionate, the list should be developed in line with a gradual and phased-in approach including an initial capping of the number of invasive alien species of Union concern to the top 3% of some 1500 invasivmeets the objective of placing the emphasis on prevention, it is essential that the list is constantly revised and kept up-to-date, as novel invasive alien species are identified and are considered to be a risk. The alien species in Europe and be focused on those species that cause or are likely to cause significant economic damage, including that deriving from biodiversity losst should include as well, groups of species with similar ecological requirements to prevent the trade switching from a species on the list of Union concern to a similar but unlisted species.
Amendment 72 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Some invasive alien animals are included in Annex B to Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein17, and their import into the Union is prohibited because their invasive character has been recognised and their introduction into the Union has a negative impact on native species. These species are: Callosciurus erythraeus, Sciurus carolinensis, Oxyura jamaicensis, Lithobates (Rana) catesbeianus, Sciurus niger, Chrysemys picta, Trachemys scripta elegans. To ensure a coherent legal framework and uniform rules at Union level on invasive alien species, those invasive alien animals should be considerincluded as a matter of priority for listing ason the list of invasive alien species of Union concern. __________________ 17 OJ L 61, 3.3.1997, p. 1. OJ L 61, 3.3.1997, p. 1.
Amendment 75 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Some of the species that are invasive in the Union may be native in some of the Union's Outermost Regions and vice versa. In the Communication from the Commission on ‘"The outermost regions: an asset for Europe’18" it was recognised that the remarkable biodiversity of the outermost regions calls for the development and implementation of measures to prevent and manage invasive alien species in those regions as defined by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union taking into account European Council Decisions 2010/718/EU of 29 October 2010 amending the status with regard to the European Union of the island of Saint-Barthélemy19 and 2012/419/EU of 11 July 2012 amending the status of Mayotte with regard to the European Union20 . Therefore all the provisions of these new rules should apply to the Union's Outermost Regions except for provisions relating to invasive alien species of Union concern which are native to those regions. In addition, to allow for the necessary protection of the biodiversity in such regions, it is necessary that the concerned Member States draw up, as a complement to the list of invasive alien species of Union concern, specific lists of invasive alien species for their Outermost Regions to which these new rules should also apply. Those lists shall be open and constantly revised and kept up-to-date, as novel invasive alien species are identified and are considered to be a risk. __________________ 18 COM (2008)642 final. 19 OJ L 325, 9.12.2010, p. 4. 20 OJ L 204, 31.7.2012, p. 131.
Amendment 78 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) There may be cases where alien species not yet recognised as invasive alien species of Union concern appear at the Union borders or are detected in the Union territory. Member States should therefore be granted the possibility to adopt on the basis of available scientific evidence certain emergency measures. Such emergency measures would allow immediate reaction against species which may pose risks related to their introduction, establishment and spread in those countries, while Member States assess the effective risks posed by them, in line with the applicable provisions of the Agreements of the World Trade Organisation, in particular with a view to having those species recognised as invasive alien species of Union concern. There is a need to couple national emergency measures with the possibility of adopting emergency measures at Union level in order to comply with the provisions of the agreements of the World Trade Organisation. Furthermore, Union level emergency measures would equip the Union with a mechanism to act swiftly in case of presence or imminent danger of entry of a new invasive alien species in accordance with the precautionary principle. In case emergency measures require eradication, control or containment, the welfare of targeted and non-targeted animals should be taken into account. The competent authorities should take the necessary measures to avoid pain, distress and suffering of animals during the process, based insofar as possible on best practices in the field.
Amendment 80 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Member States should be able to adopt more stringent measures to tackle invasive alien species and to take measurestake measures, including regulation of trade, use, breeding, cultivation, sale, keeping, transport and release into the wild, proactively in respect of any species that are not listed as invasive alien species of Union concern. In order to adopt a more proactive stance on unlisted species, it should therefore be required that to release invasive alien species into the environment that are not listed as invasive alien species of Union concern, but for which Member States have found evidence that they pose a risk, an authorisation for release should be issued. Detailed rules for the authorisation of alien species to be used in aquaculture have already been established by Regulation (EC) No 708/2007 and should be taken into account by Member States in this context.
Amendment 88 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Eradicating and managing some invasive alien species, whilif deemed to be necessary, may induce pain, distress, fear or other forms of suffering to the animals even when using the best available technical means. For that reason, Member States and any operator involved in the eradication, control or containment of invasive alien species should take the necessary measures to minimiseavoid pain, distress and suffering of animals during the process, taking into account in so far as possible the best practices in the field, for example the Guiding Principles on Animal Welfare developed by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). If eradication or management is considered, humane and scientifically tested methods should be used and Member States should engage with all relevant stakeholders and scientific experts in the decision making process. Non-lethal methods should be considered and any actions taken should minimise impact on non-target species.
Amendment 89 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Invasive alien species generally cause damage to ecosystems and reduce their resilience. Therefore restoration measures are required to strengthen the ecosystems' resilience towards invasions, to repair the damage caused and to enhance the conservation status of species and their habitats in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC and Article 6 of Directive 92/43/EEC, the ecological status of inland surface waters, transitional waters, coastal waters and groundwater in accordance with Article 11 of Directive 2000/60/EC, and the environmental status of marine waters in accordance with Article 13 of Directive 2008/56/EC. Costs of such restoration measures should be borne by those individuals responsible for the species becoming invasive.
Amendment 98 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) In order to guarantee compliance with this Regulation, it is important that Member States impose dissuasive, effective and proportionate sanctions for infringements taking into account the nature and gravity of the infringement. Sanctions should take into account the polluter pays principle and apply to all persons (commercial or non-commercial) responsible for introducing non-native species whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Amendment 108 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 142 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. A list ofcomprising invasive alien species and taxonomic groups of species of Union concern shall be adopted, and updated, by the Commission by means of implementing acts on the basis of the criteria in paragraph 2. The implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 22(2).
Amendment 143 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Invasive alien species or taxonomic groups of species shall only be included on the list referred to in paragraph 1 if they meet all of the following criteria:
Amendment 144 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Invasive alien species of Union concern shall only be included on the list referred to in paragraph 1 if they meet all of the following criteria prioritising action against species which could cause significant damage to biodiversity or ecosystem services:
Amendment 152 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the name of the species or taxonomic group of species;
Amendment 158 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The list referred to in paragraph 1 shall comprise a maximum of fifty species including any species which may be added as result of the emergency measures foreseen by Article 9. Article 4(1) shall include the species listed in Annex B to Council Regulation (EC) No 339/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. These species are: Callosciurus erythraeus, Sciurus carolinensis, Oxyura jamaicensis, Lithobates (Rana) catesbeianus, Sciurus niger, Chrysemys picta, Trachemys scripta elegans.
Amendment 160 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 201 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) in case of invasive alien species that are animals, they are marked where possible using methods that do not cause any pain, distress or suffering;
Amendment 202 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) a continuous surveillance and a contingency plan to cater for possible escape or spread is drawn up, including an eradication plan. Such plans should follow a process that ensures they are last, not first, resorts and that methods suggested are humane and cause no pain, distress or suffering to any animals, both target and non-target.
Amendment 210 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. When applying for a permit, the establishment shall provide all necessary evidence to allow the competent authority to assess whether the conditions referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 are fulfilled. The establishment shall be subject to regular inspections by the Member State competent authority.
Amendment 266 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. When applying eradication measures, Member States shall ensure that the methods used are effective in achieving the complete and permanent removal of the population of the invasive alien species concerned, with due regard to human health and the environment, and ensuring that targeted and non-targeted animals are spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering.
Amendment 273 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. By 12 months of an invasive alien species being included on the list referred to in Article 4(1) at the latest, Member States shall have in place management measures for those invasive alien species of Union concern which the Member States have found to be widely spread on their territory, so that their impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services, human health and the economy are minimised. Those management measures shall be based oninclude an analysis of costs and benefits and also include the restoration measures referred to in Article 18.
Amendment 274 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. By 12 months of an invasive alien species being included on the list referred to in Article 4(1) at the latest, Member States shall have in place management measures for those invasive alien species of Union concern which the Member States have found to be widely spread on their territory, so that their impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services, human health and the economy are minimised. Those management measures shall be based on an analysis of costs and benefits, taking into account the impact on the environment and on the non-target species and also include the restoration measures referred to in Article 18.
Amendment 278 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. When applying management measures, Member States shall ensure that the methods used have due regard for human health and the environment and that, when animals are targeted, theytargeted and non-targeted animals are spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering. Member States shall ensure for management measures the following: (a) the need to act is justified; (b) the benefits of management are achievable; (c) the methods are humane; (d) the methods are effective; (e) the consequences of management are evaluated; (f) the benefits of management are maintained and sustainable.
Amendment 279 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. When applying management measures, Member States shall ensure that the methods used have due regard for human health and the environment and that, when animals are, whether targeted, they or not, are spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering.
Amendment 281 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Article 17 – paragraph 4
4. The surveillance system provided for in Article 12 shall be designed and used to monitor how effective eradication, population control or containment measures are in minimising the impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems services, human health or the economy. Monitoring should also assess the impact on non- targeted species and the welfare impact on targeted species.
Amendment 282 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. If the monitoring finds the eradication, population control or containment measures to be ineffective at minimising impacts, an analysis of whether to modify or terminate the measure must be undertaken.
Amendment 283 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. Where there is a significant risk that an invasive alien species of Union concern will spread to a neighbouring Member State, the Member States in which the species is widely spread shall immediately notify the neighbouring Member States and the Commission. Where appropriate, the Member States concerned shall establish jointly agreed management measures. In the cases where third countries may also be affected by the spread, the Member State affected shall consider the need to inform the concerned third countries.
Amendment 287 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take proportionate restoration measures to assist the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by invasive alien species of Union concern, unless a cost- benefit analysis demonstrates, on the basis of the available data and with reasonable certainty, that the costs will be exceptionally high and disproportionate to the benefits of restoration. In such cases, where liability can be ascertained, the costs of restoration should be borne by those responsible for any damage, degradation or destruction to ecosystems.
Amendment 308 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall lay down the rules on administrative measures and sanctions applicable to breaches of this Regulation. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that they are enforced. The measures and sanctions provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Member States should apply the 'polluter pays' principle where appropriate.
Amendment 312 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) an order requiring the natural or legal person to take remedial measures in line with the 'polluter pays' principle.
Amendment 314 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) the 'polluter pays' principle.
Amendment 322 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. For non-commercial owners who cannot ensure that the conditions set out in paragraph 1 are met, Member States shall offer to them the possibility of having their specimens taken over from them and shall give due regard to animal, if suitable facilities that can provide specialist care are available. If Member States take specimens over from non- commercial owners, they must ensure that they give due regard to animals welfare and provide the animals with their needs as appropriate. Due regard should be given to the animals' welfare when handling them.
Amendment 192 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 13, Article 43(2), Article 114(3) and Article 168(4)(b) thereof,
Amendment 199 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In laying down those animal health rules, it is essential that considerations are given to the link between animal health and public health, the environment, food and feed safety, animal welfare, food security, economic, social and cultural aspects trying to minimize animal suffering and provide pro-active solutions to disease risks.
Amendment 237 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) '‘captive birds'’ means any birds other than poultry that are kept in captivity for any reason other than those referred to in point (9) including those that are kept for shows, races, exhibitions, use in hunting as live decoys, competitions, breeding or selling;
Amendment 241 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 22
(22) ‘operator’ means a natural or legal person, having animals and products under their responsibility, including animal keepers and, transporters and those engaged in the commercial breeding and sale of animals, but excluding pet keepers and veterinarians;
Amendment 242 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 24 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 24 – introductory part
(24) ‘establishment’ means any premises, structure, or any environmentplace, in which animals or germinal products are kept, except for:
Amendment 253 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the conservation status and level of protection of the animal species concerned;
Amendment 267 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In order to reduce the spread of disease, the Member States shall prohibit: (a) the capture and keeping of wild birds for use as live decoys for hunting purposes; (b) imports from third countries of dead wild birds, their parts or derived products, for food purposes;
Amendment 286 #
2013/0136(COD)
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, and prevent contact with wildlife; Or. it Justification
Amendment 294 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) conduct, where relevant for that particular listed disease, surveillance in the wild animal population and among wild animals held in captivity belonging to the same species;
Amendment 295 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) conduct, where relevant for that particular listed disease, surveillance in the wild animal population and if relevant in kept animals;;
Amendment 311 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 82 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Operators of establishments keeping terrestrial animals or collecting, producing, processing or storing germinal products shall, in order to bebefore they commence such activities in order to get the establishment registered in accordance with Article 88, before they commence such activities:
Amendment 312 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 85 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Transporters of ungulates shall nevertheless be authorised under Council Regulation (EC) No 1/200571b of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97. __________________ 71b OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p.1
Amendment 313 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86
Article 86
Amendment 314 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 87 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 330 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 108
Article 108
Amendment 333 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 111
Article 111
Amendment 358 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 129 – paragraph 1
Article 129 – paragraph 1
1. Operators of slaughterhouses receiving kept ungulates and poultry from another Member State shall slaughter, using pre- stunning, those animals as soon as possible following their arrival and at the latest within a timeframe to be laid down in delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 2.
Amendment 368 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 153 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 153 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Amendment 369 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 154 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 154 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Amendment 376 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 178 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 178 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) the water supply and discharge of the establishment
Amendment 35 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to achieve the objectives of this Directive, maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification, information collection, planning, decision-making, implementation and monitoring of implementation and be based on best available scientific knowledge and be coherent with EU policies and principles and particularly the precautionary principle. Best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation, including Decision 2010/477/EU on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the Commission's Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative.
Amendment 38 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The main purpose of maritime spatial planning is to identify and manage spatial uses and conflicts in maritime areas. In order to effectively achieve that purpose, Member States need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes have the aim to achieve a sustainable social, environmental and economic development and result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses of maritime space, taking into consideration long term changes due to climate change.
Amendment 45 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management, aiming at promoting the sustainable growth ofto achieve a sustainable social, environmental and economic maritime and coastal economiesdevelopment and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources.
Amendment 64 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. When establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall give due regard to the particularities of the regions and the sub-regions, the respective sector activities, the impact on the local communities, the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and potential climate change impacts.
Amendment 85 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – point e a (new)
Amendment 108 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. When establishing integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall take into consideration, at least, the following activities:
Amendment 116 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) ensuring and/or preserving a fair and decent standard of living for local communities and individuals who depend on sustainable, small-scale sea and coastal activities
Amendment 123 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Member States bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall, in compliance with International Maritime Law and Conventions, make every effort to coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub-region and the related coastal zone concerned.
Amendment 14 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph D
Paragraph D
D. whereas the financial and economic crisis has increased the unemployment rate among women and prevented greater progress in providing disadvantaged women with housing options; 1 See European Parliament resolution of 13 September 2011 on the situation of women approaching retirement age (2011/2091(INI))., whereby older women have been particularly affected due to persisting labour market discrimination1, and prevented greater progress in providing disadvantaged women with housing options;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph D a (new)
Paragraph D a (new)
D a. whereas the effects of the crisis overlap with a pre-existing situation in which women are often the victims of stereotypes and discrimination in both house purchasing and renting, due to their limited financial resources and because single women and female single- adult headed families with children are often regarded as riskier renters or unreliable subjects in terms of repayment and breaking off the lease due to family resettling.
Amendment 21 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph E
Paragraph E
E. whereas single mothers, young families, young people at the start of their careers, migrant women, people with disabilities, women from minority groups and the elderlyolder women are especially affected by the lack of social housing;affordable and adapted social housing; whereas this group is particularly vulnerable to homelessness and often moves into sub-standard private market housing units, which substantially increases the risk of health problems; whereas this group often seeks alternative solutions by moving in with family, friends or acquaintances thereby hindering proper analysis and transparent documentation of homeless people.
Amendment 28 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses the pressing lack of adequate housing options, adapted to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities, more specifically, housing that enables them to live independently for as long as possible.
Amendment 29 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 30 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Emphasizes the need for transparent housing policies in order to provide a crucial contribution to gender equality.
Amendment 44 #
2012/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the Member States to promote assisted living environment projects and promote the construction of affordable, adapted and energy efficient housing.
Amendment 10 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission'’s proposal to promote a new paradigm of viewing ageing as an opportunity for the future rather than a burden on society; however, emphasises that this opportunity should not be limited to technical (ICT) innovations and its potential for the internal market, for EU industries and enterprises; believes it should also include a clear and unambiguous strategy to promote and formally recognise the value of older people, the value of their experience and of their contribution to society and the economy; invites the Commission, therefore, to include the reconciliation of the private and the professional life in its strategy towards active and healthy ageing;
Amendment 39 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the Commission'’s proposal to act as a facilitator and coordinator of the EIP-AHA, engaging with stakeholders representing both the demand and supply sides; however, questions to which extent the needs and demands of under- or non- represented groups of Europeans, in particular older people, informal care providers and migrants who are not affiliated to advocacy organisations will be represented in this partnership; also, points out that the available resources from stakeholders involved in the partnership will not be sufficient to achieve the (headline) objectives of the EIP-AHA and therefore encourages the Commission to make the necessary funding available;
Amendment 42 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reaffirms the Commission'’s proposal to increase older people'’s participation in decision- and policy-making and to stimulate regional and local governance; however, stresses that a bottom-up participatory approach requires more in- depth baseline assessments and regular monitoring of the actual and future needs and demands of older people and their informal care providers; therefore invites the Commission to set as a requirement the use of a bottom-up participatory approach in policy development and in research, as well as in specific programmes and activities;
Amendment 46 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out to the Commission that the restrictions and limitations in regard to healthcare, care services, social protection and social security, as adopted and implemented by the Commission and/or the Member States as an effort to fulfil financial and budgetary savings and cuts in public (health and social) expenditures following the current economic/financial crisis, should in no way interfere with nor negatively affect basic human needs and dignity; stresses that such savings and cuts will aggravate overall health outcomes, health inequalities, social inequalities and social exclusion;
Amendment 47 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Points out that as a result of the abovementioned savings and cuts in public (health and social) expenditures, inter- and intragenerational solidarity will be put at risk; invites, therefore, the Member States to develop a Generation Pact including a clear and unambiguous strategy to safeguard social cohesion, to improve overall health outcomes and to tackle health inequalities; emphasises that such a strategy should aim for optimal affordability, availability and accessibility of health and social care schemes;
Amendment 64 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Supports the Commission's approach in regard to increasing physical activity levels of the population in order to improve active and healthy ageing, overall health outcomes, as well as the number of years spent in good health; points out that the Commission's strategy in this regard should not only include the promotion of physical activity but also an adaptation of the built environment (for instance, as in safe pavements for pedestrians);
Amendment 85 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Acknowledges the Commission'’s intention to contribute to making care and cure systems more cost-efficient; however, emphasises that the continuous increase of overall (health) care costs cannot be attributed to population ageing only; furthermore, stresses that the burden of these costs are being put on the individual, increasingly so, creating a vicious circle in which people'’s health and well-being are being put at risk as they are compelled to reallocate their often limited resources or when they have to postpone, abandon or even restrain from treatment, assistance and/or adequate nutrition;
Amendment 103 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Supports the Commission'’s aim towards the creation of age-friendly environments so as to avoid older people'’s potential and (remaining) capacities being hindered by their surroundings; however, stresses that these surroundings should be understood in a broad context, not only incorporating the built environment but also the social, psychological, ecological, cultural and natural environment;
Amendment 115 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the Commission'’s approach in regard to funding instruments, standardisation processes, repository development and cooperation facilitation; however, emphasises that it is prerequisite to link these objectives to the actual needs and demands (ie, to ensure that policies, programs and services are evidence-based and thus backed up by representative assessment and regular monitoring, so as to facilitate and speed up the creation of an age-friendly EU); therefore invites the Commission to initiate the development of standardised assessment and monitoring tools providing for the necessary data in regard to evidence-based policy recommendations, programme development and (health/care) service provision;
Amendment 130 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 e (new)
Paragraph 16 e (new)
16e. Supports the Commission's approach in regard to promoting the creation of age-friendly environments, the latter to be understood as a crucial contributor to active and healthy ageing across the entire life-span; however, points out that merely promoting the creation of age- friendly environments will not be sufficient to make an actual improvement in regard to issues such as people's mobility, neighbourhoods' walkability, communities' social participation facilities, as well as access to qualitative and affordable health and care services and to appropriate and affordable housing;
Amendment 19 #
2012/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph D a (new)
Paragraph D a (new)
Da. whereas in the EU, the employment rate of people between the age of 55 and 64 years constitutes a mere 47.4% and for women only 40.2%; whereas in some EU- countries only 2% of all job vacancies are filled by people aged 55 or above; whereas such low employment rates cause an intra-generational pension gap, between men and women, as well as an inter- generational gap resulting in substantial disparities in financial resources between the generations;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of non- discrimination of people aged 55 and over, and calls on the Commission to create equal opportunities for this group in order to enable them to participate in the labour market by implementing effective policies; and subsequently calls on the Member States to implement appropriate standards and quota, so as to speed up and improve the opportunities for older people to contribute to and participate in the labour market;
Amendment 53 #
2012/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of non- discrimination of people aged 55 and over, and calls on the Commission to create equal opportunities for this group in order to enable them to participate in the labour market by implementing effective policies; and subsequently calls on the Member States to implement appropriate standards and policies, so as to speed up and improve the opportunities for older people to contribute to and participate in the labour market;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to its legislative resolution of 7 July 2010 on the Council position at first reading for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods, amending Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 258/97 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1852/20012,
Amendment 4 #
2012/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
Amendment 46 #
2012/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of continuing with the strengthening of transatlantic economic relations but without threatening EU policies, including in fields such as environmental standards, cultural diversity, social and labour rights, public services or geographical indications, among othergriculture and consumer protection, especially with regards to innovative food sectors such as GMOs and products from cloned animals and their descendents; emphasises that while the specific interests and sensitivities of both partners must be safeguarded in a balanced way, there are many areas where progress would be greatly beneficial and necessary, in particular as regards the removal of trade barriers, the introduction of measures to ensure better market access and appropriate investment conditions, the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR), the opening up of public procurement markets to ensure full reciprocity, and the convergence onexchange of best practice and cooperation in public procurement, and the exploration of options for mutual recognition of certain regulatory standards; considers that such an intensification of economic relations would also allow for greater alignment of EU and US approaches towards addressing global economic challenges;
Amendment 80 #
2012/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that unnecessary differences and overly burdensome regulatory standards serve as significant barriers to trade, and that additional growth could follow from addressing such barriers, reiterates however that when these differences have arisen due to EU policies grounded in strong democratic, cultural and socio-economic principles, like in the case of data protection, including cloud computing, or innovative food sectors such as GMOs and products from cloned animals and their descendents, this should be respected; underlines the need to avoid creating new (even if unintended) barriers to trade and investment, especially in key emerging technologies and innovative sectors; supports efforts towards upstream regulatory cooperation on standards, regulatory coherence, and better alignment of standards, to further promote trade and growth that could improve efficiency and effectively address NTBs;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasizes that by focusing on the added-value of all segments of the population, strategies can be adapted and enhanced, each segment can be stimulated as a source of innovation and growth and societal challenges can be tackled. Any regional strategy for industrial areas which overlooks age and gender differences may result in missed business opportunities
Amendment 4 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that Article 13 of the Treaty is of general application and as such is equally as important as the environment or consumer protection and legally preeminent to all internal market policies; stresses that, consequently, the EU's strategy on animal welfare must include initiatives and, actions to promotand instruments to include the welfare of all animals in all policy areas;
Amendment 20 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission, where there is clear scientific evidence demonstrating animal welfare problems, to adapt or introduce new policy instruments, such as outcome-based animal welfare indicators and criteria associated with a risk assessment system as applied in the food safety area, to resolve these problems, including the cases of dairy cattle, farmed fish and live animal transport;
Amendment 25 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission, where there is clear scientific evidence demonstrating animal welfare problems, to adapt or introduce new policy instruments to resolve these problems, including the cases of dairy cattle, rabbits, farmed fish and live animal transport;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
4. Regrets that the strategy fails to promote high levels of animal welfare standards by using the opportunities in the Sustainable Consumption and Production, Green Public Procurement and Corporate Social Responsibility policies;
Amendment 32 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Indent 1
Indent 1
– revision of Regulation 1/2005, as requested, inter alia, by Written Declaration 49/2011 adopted on 15 March 2011 and by over 1,100,000 signatories of the 8hours petition;
Amendment 43 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Indent 3 a (new)
Indent 3 a (new)
- implementation of the European Declaration on alternatives to surgical castration of pigs;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Indent 3 a (new)
Indent 3 a (new)
- a legislative proposal laying down minimum standards for the protection of rabbits.
Amendment 47 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Draws attention to the fact that EU's dog and cat population is estimated at around one hundred million animals, and regrets that no EU legislation exists on pet animal welfare; calls therefore on the Commission to promote pet welfare by ensuring minimum standards for the treatment and protection of pets, banning their killing, and introducing a compulsory registration and micro- chipping system, as requested, inter alia, by Written Declaration 26/2011 adopted on 13 October 2011;
Amendment 48 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Considers that the European Framework Law on Animal Welfare should approach the issue of stray animal, which is particularly serious in the EU's southern and eastern Member States, by implementing effective sterilisation measures; calls on the European Union and the Member States to ratify the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Considers that the European Framework Law on Animal Welfare should include measures aimed at solving the problem concerning the possession of wild birds from capture or from farming used in some Member States as live decoys in hunting migratory birds, in conditions incompatible with their nature.
Amendment 51 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to adopt an EU-wide strategy for the development and use of alternative non-animal testing methods, in the context of the revision of EU legislation and of new technologies such as, but not restricted to, nanotechnology and cloning;
Amendment 63 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission to accord highest priority to animal welfare in the context of negotiations in the WTO (World Trade Organization) and bilateral agreements.
Amendment 69 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – introductory part
Paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. CStresses the clear relation with animal health, human health and the protection of the environment and calls on the Commission to integrate animal welfare as an objective of the future 7th environment action programme, ensuring, in particular, the inclusion of strategies and actions aiming to reduce the use of animals in research, to protect wild animals, to effectively protect and improve biodiversity, and to promote sustainable livestock farming;
Amendment 72 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the Horizon 2020 Research Programme foresees adequate opportunities for research in the fields of biodiversity conservation, wildlife trade, the development and validation of non- animal alternatives and the impact of emerging technologies such as, but not restricted to, nanotechnology and cloning;
Amendment 73 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Calls on the Commission, the Member States and the food businesses, in order to enable consumers to make informed choices, to develop mechanisms for informing consumers about the farming method used to produce meat and dairy products and its impact on the welfare of animals;
Amendment 74 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to take the necessary measures to educate stakeholders as to the requirements for keeping wild animal species in captivity; ensuring effective use of a species-specific enrichment programme that provides appropriate mental and physical stimulation, in order to improve the welfare of wild animals currently in captivity. Calls for an urgent and thorough implementation of the Zoo Directive and to ensure enforcement personnel and zoo veterinarians are appropriately trained and qualified.
Amendment 6 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a.(new) Regrets that no mention is made in the Commission's report to one of the EFSA Scientific Opinion recommendations stating that priority should be given to direct transport, without stopovers (e.g. livestock markets) that carry the risk for direct or indirect contact with animals from other holdings1; __________________ 1 EFSA Scientific Opinion Concerning the Welfare of Animals during Transport, EFSA Journal 2011, 9(1), 1966, p. 86
Amendment 11 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a.(new) Considers that, also with regard to diminishing the risk of transport- associated disease outbreaks, food quality and food safety, it would make sense to create incentives for the regional breeding, marketing and slaughter of animals in order to decrease unnecessary long animal transport times;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b.(new) Calls on the Commission to abolish export refunds for livestock in order to prevent and decrease unnecessary long animal transport times;
Amendment 22 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that Article 32 of the Regulation states that the Commission report shall take into account ‘scientific evidence on the welfare needs of animals’, and may be accompanied if necessary by appropriate legislative proposals concerning long journeys; calls on the Commission and the Council, therefore, to review Regulation 1/2005 in order to establish a maximum 8- hour limit for the journeys of animals transported for the purpose of being slaughtered; Considers furthermore that for transports of animals exceeding 6 hours a justification should be required and registered in the transport logs by the operator(s) stating that a shorter transport time is not feasible
Amendment 38 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a.(new) Calls on the Member States to take all necessary steps to ensure that the legislation is enforced, in particular by checking that the journey logs submitted are realistic and compliant with the legislation;
Amendment 40 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b.(new) Calls on the Member States to actively enforce a system of inspections that checks the animal welfare conditions before, during and after the transport, backed by a robust system of effective and dissuasive sanctions;
Amendment 41 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c.(new) Urges the Commission to consider the introduction of a legal basis requiring on board navigation systems to able to transmit positioning data and other animal welfare indicators in real time to the competent authorities;
Amendment 45 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to research how new and existing technology can be applied in livestock vehicles to regulate, monitor and register temperature and humidity, which are essential elements for controlling and protecting the welfare of specific categories of animals during transport, in line with the EFSA recommendations; Stresses that the use of new technology may not lead to lengthening the transport times of animals;
Amendment 46 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a.(new) Underlines that a key role is to be played by retailers, food service companies and manufacturers to ensure that in their private quality standards, meat is originating from animals which have been reared and slaughtered locally and have been transported in conditions respecting their welfare;
Amendment 60 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Directive 2001/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2001 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products lays down rules at Union level concerning tobacco products. Due to scientific, market and international developments, including the improved availability on the market of e-cigarettes, substantial changes are to be made to that Directive. For the sake of clarity it is appropriate to repeal Directive 2001/37/EC and to replace it by a new Directive.
Amendment 69 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In accordance with Article 114(3) of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union (hereinafter: ‘Treaty’), a high level of health protection should be taken as a basis, regard being had, in particular, to any new developments based on scientific facts. Tobacco products are not ordinary commodities and in view of the particularly harmful effects of tobacco, health protection should be given high importance, in particular to reduce smoking prevalence among young people. and to avoid any harmful consequence both to vulnerable groups and to all citizens by eliminating passive smoking where possible.
Amendment 91 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The lack of a harmonised approach on ingredients regulation affects the functioning of the internal market and impacts on the free movement of goods across the EU and impedes an effective harmonised investigation at EU level on the health effects and attractiveness of tobacco products. Some Member States have adopted legislation or entered into binding agreements with the industry allowing or prohibiting certain ingredients or their combination. As a result, some ingredients are regulated in some Member States, but not in others. Member States are also taking different approaches as regards additives integrated in the filter of cigarettes as well as additives colouring the tobacco smoke. Without harmonisation, the obstacles on both the safeguard of citizens' health and the internal market are expected to increase in the coming years taking into account the implementation of the FCTC and its guidelines and considering experience gained in other jurisdictions outside the Union. The guidelines on Articles 9 and 10 FCTC call in particular for the removal of ingredients that increase palatability, create the impression that the tobacco products have health benefits, are associated with energy and vitality or have colouring properties.
Amendment 115 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Certain additives are used to create the impression that tobacco products have health benefits, present reduced health hazards or increase mental alertness and physical performance. Other additives such as sugar are used to mitigate or to improve the flavour and taste of tobacco products in order to enable easier consumption. These additives should be prohibited in order to ensure uniform rules and a high level of health protection.
Amendment 120 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 137 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The labelling provisions also need to be adapted to new scientific evidence. For example the indication of the yields for tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide on cigarette packets have proven to be misleading as it makes consumers believe that certain cigarettes are less harmful than others. Evidence also suggests that large combined health warnings with both clear pictorial and text warnings are more effective than text-only warnings. In this light combined health warnings should become mandatory throughout the Union and cover significant and visible parts of the packet surface. A minimum size should be set for all health warnings to ensure their visibility and effectiveness.
Amendment 156 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Tobacco products for smoking, other than cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco products, which are mainly consumed by older consumers, should be granted an exemption from certain labelling requirements as long as there is no substantial change of circumstances in terms of sales volumes or consumption patterns in relation to young people. The labelling of these other tobacco products should follow specific ruleshould be subject to the same labelling requirements as cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco products. The visibility of the health warnings on smokeless tobacco products needs to be ensured. Warnings should therefore be placed on the two main surfaces of smokeless tobacco product packaging.
Amendment 167 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to ensure independence and transparency, manufacturers of tobacco productMember States should conclude data storage contracts with independent third parties, under the auspices of an external auditor, who should be appointed by the Commission. The data related to the tracking and tracing system should be kept separate from other company related data and be under the control of and accessible at all times by the competent authorities from Member States and the Commission. Member States should ensure full transparency and accessibility of the data storage facilities for the competent authorities of the Member States, the Commission and the independent third party on a permanent basis.
Amendment 184 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30 d (new)
Recital 30 d (new)
(30 d) Free distribution of tobacco products as promotional advertising, still used via online retail or tolerated in some public places in some Member States, should be prohibited.
Amendment 200 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use provides a legal framework to assess the quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products including nicotine containing products. A significant number of nicotine-containing products were already authorised under this regulatory regime. The authorisation takes into account the nicotine content of the product in question. Subjecting all nicotine- containing products, whose nicotine content equals or exceeds the content of aHowever, measuring nicotine delivery has proven to be difficult, as it depends on the products and how they are being used. Therefore, subjecting all nicotine -containing product previously authorised under Directive 2001/83/EC, to the same legal frameworks regardless of their nicotine content to Directive 2001/83/EC clarifies the legal situation, levels out differences between national legislations, ensures equal treatment of all nicotine containing products usable for smoking cessation purposes and creates incentives for research and innovation in smoking cessation. This should be without prejudice to the application of Directive 2001/83/EC to other products covered by this Directive if the conditions set by Directive 2001/83/EC are fulfilled.
Amendment 205 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
Amendment 256 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the placing on the market and the labelling of certain products, which are related to tobacco products, namely nicotine-containing products such as e- cigarettes and herbal products for smoking;
Amendment 291 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Amendment 296 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
(12a) Comprehensive information should be provided by e-cigarette manufacturers concerning the different ingredients of their products, the effects of nicotine vaporization as well as any other impacts on human health due to the inhalation of potentially carcinogenic substances.
Amendment 323 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
(24a) ‘outside transport packaging’ means any packaging, consisting of an aggregation of unit packets, in which tobacco products are transported from the manufacturer to the subsequent economic operators before being placed on the market, such as cartons, master cases and pallets;
Amendment 414 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall notify the Commission of the methods of measurement that they use for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes as well as vapours inhaled from e-cigarettes. Based on these methods, and taking into account scientific and technical developments as well as internationally agreed standards the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adopt and adapt methods of measurement.
Amendment 451 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 479 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 483 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 486 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 512 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. In case the experience gained in the application of paragraphs 1 and 2 shows that a certain additive or a combination thereof typically imparts a characterising flavourflavour or increases palatability only when it exceeds a certain level of presence or concentration the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to set maximum levels for those additives or combination of additives that cause the characterising flavourby modifying Annex -I accordingly.
Amendment 516 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States shall prohibit the use ofAnnex -I shall not contain the following additives in tobacco products:
Amendment 520 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
(a a) sugar or similar additives which mitigate or alter the original tobacco flavour or taste in order to improve its palatability or attractiveness, or
Amendment 532 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall prohibit tThe use of flavourings in the components of tobacco products such as filters, papers, packages, capsules or any technical features allowing modification of flavour or smoke intensity shall be prohibited. Filters and capsules shall not contain tobacco.
Amendment 542 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 548 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 553 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Amendment 559 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. In case scientific evidence and the experience gained in the application of paragraphs 7 and 8 shows that a certain additive or a certain quantity thereof amplify in an appreciable manner at the stage of consumption the toxic or addictive effect of a tobacco product only when it exceeds a certain level of presence or concentration, including standard safety margins, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to set maximum levels for those additives by modifying Annex -I accordingly.
Amendment 566 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Amendment 568 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Amendment 583 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. In order to obtain the entry of an ingredient in Annex -I, manufacturers and importers shall make an application to the Commission. The application shall be accompanied by the following particulars: (a) name or corporate name and permanent address of the applicant; (b) chemical name of the ingredient; (c) function of the ingredient and maximum quantity to be used per cigarette; and (d) clear evidence supported by scientific data that the ingredient does not fall under any of the exclusion criteria listed in this Article. The Commission may ask the relevant scientific committee whether the ingredient concerned falls under any of the exclusion criteria listed in this Article as such, or only as of a certain concentration. The Commission shall take a decision in accordance with the procedure laid down in paragraph 1 no later than one year after receiving the application.
Amendment 620 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. For cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets. These warnings shall have a width of not less than 20 mm and a height of not less than 43 mm. For roll-your-own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet. Both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed. For tobacco for smoking other than cigarettes and roll- your-own tobacco, the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets. Both the general warning and the information message shall cover at least 50% of the surface on which they are printed.
Amendment 621 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. For cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets. These warnings shall have a width of not less than 20 mm and a height of not less than 43 mm. For roll-your-own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet. Both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed. For tobacco for smoking other than cigarettes and roll- your-own tobacco, the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets. Both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed.
Amendment 641 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each unit packet and any outside packaging of tobacco for smoking shall carry combined picture and text health warnings. The combined health warnings shall:
Amendment 677 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) cover 7580 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging;
Amendment 678 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) cover 75 80% of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging;
Amendment 719 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
(i) height: not less than 648 mm;
Amendment 757 #
Amendment 897 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. All outer surfaces of the unit packet and any outside packaging of tobacco for smoking shall be standardised in the following way: (a) not contain any trade mark or any other mark, apart from the brand name and any variant name for the tobacco products; (b) be of a dark, unattractive colour set by the Commission; (c) the brand name, and any variant name shall: (i) not appear more than once on any one surface; (ii) appear horizontally below, and in the same orientation as, the combined health warning, in the centre of the space remaining on the front and back surfaces of the unit packet and any outside packaging; (iii) comply with any more detailed rules set out in paragraph 3.
Amendment 974 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that all economic operators involved in the trade of tobacco products from the manufacturer to the last economic operator before the first retail outlet, record the entry of all unit packets and outside transport packaging into their possession, as well as all intermediate movements and the final exit from their possession. This obligation can be fulfilled by recording in aggregated form, e.g. of outside packaging, provided that tracking and tracing of unit packets remains possible.
Amendment 1029 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Title 2 – chapter 4 – title
Title 2 – chapter 4 – title
Amendment 1048 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1056 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1064 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1073 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1083 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1156 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The following nNicotine-containing products may only be placed on the market if they were authorised pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC: . (If adopted, paragraphs 1(a) - (c), 2 to 5 of this Article should be deemed to be deleted.)
Amendment 1173 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1185 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1199 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1316 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. However, a Member State may maintain more stringent national provisions, applicable to all products alike, in areas covered by the Directive, on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health. Provisions recommending retailers of tobacco products to not display them at the point of sale are considered suitable measures to safeguard public health. A Member State may also introduce more stringent provisions, on grounds relating to the specific situation of this Member State and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health. Such national provisions shall be notified to the Commission together with the grounds for maintaining or introducing them. The Commission shall, within six months from the date of receiving the notification, approve or reject the provisions after having verified, taking into account the high level of health protection achieved through this Directive, whether or not they are justified, necessary and proportionate to their aim and whether or not they are a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between the Member States. In the absence of a decision by the Commission within this period the national provisions shall be deemed to be approved.
Amendment 1330 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States may allow nicotine containing products which are not in compliance with this Directive to be placed on the market until [Publications Office, please insert the exact date: entry into force + 48 months]:
Amendment 1332 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1337 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 a (new)
Annex 1 a (new)
Annex -I Additives approved for use in tobacco products Chemical name of the additive - function - maximum level permitted
Amendment 98 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) Further steps to enhance the sustainability of agriculture would be beneficial. Greater emphasis should be given to improving soil quality through the use of rotations, legumes, green manure and integrated crop-livestock systems. The use and pollution of water could be reduced by rearing animals in mixed and grazing systems rather than in industrial systems. Biodiversity could be promoted by the adoption of less intensified farming.
Amendment 12 #
2012/0260(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Honey has the reputation to be a natural, wholesome and healthy product. Its high nutritional value and its ability to treat various ailments is undoubtedly established in consumers' perception. The existence of GM pollen in the honey will definitely affect this perception. Therefore pursuant and in extension of the scope of Article 12(4)of Regulation 1829/2003 and in order to take into consideration the specificities of this foodstuff and the perception accompanying its nutritional value, it is considered necessary that the existence of any trace of GM in honey's pollen shall be indicated in the labelling of the product.
Amendment 42 #
2012/0260(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Pollen, being a natural is a constituent particular to honey, but for the purposes of this Directive shall not be considered as an ingredient, within the meaning of Article 6(4) of Directive 2000/13/EC, of the products defined in Annex 1 to this DirectiveEuropean Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs.
Amendment 43 #
2012/0260(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2 – point 5
Article 2 – point 5
In Article 2, the following point is added: 6. Pursuant to and in extension of the scope of Article 12(4) of Regulation 1829/2003, any trace of GM pollen in honey shall be indicated on the label of the product.
Amendment 193 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Fishing authorisations referred to in paragraph 1 for vessels using bottom trawls or bottom-set gillnets shall expire at the latest two years after the entry into force of this Regulation. After that date, fishing authorisations targeting deep-sea species with bottom trawls or bottom-set gillnets shall neither be issued nor renewed.
Amendment 239 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Any fishing authorisation issued on the basis of an application made in accordance with paragraph 1 shall specify the characteristics, type and dimensions of the bottom gear to be used and limit the fishing activities authorised to the area in which the intended fishing activity, as set out in paragraph 1(a), and the existing fishing activity, as set out in paragraph 1(b), overlap. However, the area of the intended fishing activity can be extended beyond the area of the existing fishing activity if the Member State has assessed and documented, based on best available scientific advice, that such extension would not have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems. This assessment shall be conducted in accordance with Annex IIa and the 2008 FAO International Guidelines for the Management of Deep-Sea Fisheries in the High Seas and shall be made publicly available. The Commission, in consultation with the Member State and the scientific advisory body, shall review this assessment to ensure that all areas where VMEs are known or likely to occur have been identified and that the proposed mitigation and management measures are sufficient to prevent significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems.
Amendment 247 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 272 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. When allocating the fishing opportunities for deep-sea species available to them Member States shall use transparent and objective criteria that shall include, inter alia: (a) selectivity of fishing methods, gears and practices with low by-catch and low impact on the marine ecosystem, with a particular focus on most vulnerable species and vulnerable marine ecosystems; (b) record of compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy and EU environmental requirements and with respecting catch and/or fishing effort limits designated by scientific advice; (c) quality employment (d) fuel emissions and energy efficiency of the fishing operation; and (e) use of video surveillance or an equivalent electronic monitoring equipment, (f) working conditions that comply with relevant international standards, notably the 2007 ILO Work in Fishing Convention.
Amendment 306 #
2012/0179(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall establish a programme of observer coverage to ensure the collection of reliable, timely and accurate data on the catch and bycatch of deep-sea species, encounters with vulnerable marine ecosystems and other relevant information for the effective implementation of the provisions of this regulation. Vessels using bottom trawls or botom-set gillnets with a fishing authorisation to catch deep-sea species, whether as target or by-catch shall carry 100% observer coverage. The rest of the vessels with an authorisation to catch deep-sea species shall carry 10% observer coverage.
Amendment 11 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Article 290(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union specifies that ‘The objectives, content, scope and duration of the delegation of power shall be explicitly defined in the legislative act’.
Amendment 14 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Therefore, in order to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of Directives 1999/4/EC, 2000/36/EC, 2001/111/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC to take account of technical progress and/or, where appropriate, the of developments in relevant international standards, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the following scope and content: as regards Directive 1999/4/EC, to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to the product descriptions and definitions in the Annex, normally expressed in percentages; as regards Directive 2000/36/EC, to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to the sales names and definitions of Section A of Annex 1, normally expressed in percentages and/or grams, as well as Sections B, C and D of that Annex; as regards Directive 2001/111/EC, to adapt or update Part A of the Annex in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions, as well as Part B of the Annex; as regards Directive 2001/113/EC, to adapt or update Annex I in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions, normally expressed in grams and/or percentage, as well as Annex II and Part B of Annex III; and as regards Directive 2001/114/EC, to adapt or update Annex I in respect of the technical characteristics related to the definitions of products and product names, normally expressed in percentages, as well as Annex II.
Amendment 16 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2
Article 2
Directive 2000/36/EC
Article 5
Article 5
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 6 to amend the technical characteristics related to the sales names and definitions of Section A of Annex 1, as well as Sections B, C and D of that Annex, to take account of the developments in relevant international standards, where appropriate, and of technical progress.
Amendment 17 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3
Article 3
Directive 2001/111/EC
Article 4
Article 4
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 5 to amend Part A of the Annex in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions, as well as Part B of the Annex, to take account of the developments in relevant international standards, where appropriate, and of technical progress.
Amendment 19 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Directive 2001/113/EC
Article 5
Article 5
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 6 to amend Annex I in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions, as well as Annex II and Part B of Annex III, to take account of the developments in relevant international standards, where appropriate, and of technical progress.
Amendment 169 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) In order to protect animal and human health and improve traceability, this Regulation should require that once they have been marked, animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I should be registered on an authorised database, which is accessible across Member States from a central point of access.
Amendment 173 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Identification documents accompanying pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I which are moved for non-commercial purposes into Member States are necessary to attest compliance with the conditions of this Regulation. The Regulation should therefore establish the conditions for issuing the identification documents and the requirements for their content, validity and format, safety features and format, as well as for their registration on an authorised database.
Amendment 183 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Maximum number of pet animals 1. The number of pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I which may accompany the owner or an authorised person in the course of an individual movement may not exceed five. 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the number of pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I may exceed five if: (a) the non-commercial movement of pet animals is for the purpose of participating in competitions, exhibitions, sporting or recreational events or in training for these events; and (b) the owner or the authorised person is able to submit a receipt of online entry to the event to be attended under point (a).
Amendment 185 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) are actively marked in accordance with Article 16(1); and the alphanumeric code displayed by the transponder or tattoo is registered on an authorised database, which is accessible across Member States from a central point of access. The full, current contact details of the owner shall also be registered on this database.
Amendment 186 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) are accompanied by a duly completed identification document issued in accordance with Article 20(1). and the unique identification document number is registered on an authorised database, which is accessible across Member States from a central point of access.
Amendment 189 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 191 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The authorisation referred to in paragraph 1 may only be granted if: (a) the animals are being moved into a Member State from a third country in compliance with Article 13; (b) the owner or authorised person declares in writing that the pet animals were kept from birth up until the date of movement without any contact with wild animals of species susceptible to rabies; and (c) it is documented that the animals' mother received a rabies vaccination before pregnancy which, as a minimum, complies with the validity requirements set out in Annex IV for at least 24 hours after the animal's birth.
Amendment 204 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) contact details of the authorised database referred to in Article 5.
Amendment 210 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The veterinarian issuing the identification document shall recordensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1(a) and (b) and keep records of that information for at least 10 years from the date of issue of the identification documentis registered on an authorised database, which is accessible across Member States from a central point of access.
Amendment 21 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Amendment 86 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Warns of the relationship between biodiversity and natural disasters caused by man, and urges the European Commission to adopt, without delay, the recommendations contained in the resolution of the European Parliament concerning a Community approach to the prevention of natural disasters caused by man, passed in 2010.
Amendment 138 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Emphasises the importance of halting and reversing the reduction in species diversity and crop varieties, leading to an erosion of the genetic basis on which human and animal nutrition depends; advocates the need to promote the use of traditional agricultural varieties specific to certain regions and rejects the homogenisation/specialisation of agricultural production, flowing from successive CAP reforms;
Amendment 155 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Advocates the appropriateness of “Greening” practices to agricultural diversity in the various Member States, taking into account, for example, the specific situation of Mediterranean countries, which is not addressed by the proposed thresholds in relation to the diversification of crops and land of ecological importance; assembled crops, permanent crops (olive groves, vineyards, apple orchards) or rice crops are some examples of the practices that should be compatible with “greening”, given the high ecological and conservation value that some of these agricultural systems may have.
Amendment 157 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Notes that the general philosophy of the current CAP reform proposal points to a “greater market orientation” and towards “competitiveness”, calls for the dismantling or sever limitation of the instruments regulating production and the markets, as well as subjecting agriculture to the WTO rules, thereby promoting productavist models, which are intensive and export orientated, threaten and destroy the natural resources and biodiversity and are contradictory to the proclaimed “greening”;
Amendment 180 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Draws attention to the fact that the increase in the demand for agricultural fuels and the consequent intensification of pressure for their production in developing countries is threatening biodiversity, particularly in developing countries, through the degradation and conversion of habitats and ecosystems such as wetlands and forests, among others;
Amendment 199 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Warns of the fact that various highly valued species and habitats, from a conservation perspective, including those protected by Community legislation, are dependent on the agricultural environmental systems in which the man’s presence is a key factor; in this context, it highlights the importance in halting and reversing land abandonment, promoting the placement of people in rural areas; advocates increased support for small and medium sized agriculture, for family-based agriculture and for comprehensive agricultural practices, promoting good conservation practices of natural resources.
Amendment 204 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. WelcomNotes the Commission’s proposals for the reform of the common fisheries policy (CFP), which shouldbut deems them to be insufficient to guarantee the effective implementation of the ecosystem approach and the application of updated scientific information serving as the basis for long- term management plans for all commercially exploited fish species; emphasises that only sustainable fishing offers a future for the fisheries sector;
Amendment 206 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Raises, as a concern, the Commission’s insistence on the centralised management of the CFP, often resulting in inadequate guidelines of the reality and with results that are very often contrary to what was intended, considers the amendment of the CFP should ensure conditions for effective proximity management – the one that best ensures the necessary environmental sustainability – that defined objectives of a general nature have the complete freedom and autonomy to provide the most appropriate instruments to achieve these objectives, taking into account local, regional and national specificities;
Amendment 210 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to cooperate with a view to establishing a ‘European coastguard’ in order to boost common monitoring and inspection capacity and to ensure enforcementmore closely to combat illegal fishing, in comply fully with the allocations made by the by competent national authorities;
Amendment 217 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that the aim of eliminating discards and by-catches of protected non- target species should be incorporated into the CFP and implemented as a matter of urgency, given the diversity of fisheries at European level and differentiated approach that it necessarily demands;
Amendment 232 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Advocates the need for strategies to manage and eradicate alien invading species, which have spread to such a degree has turned them into a serious ecological problem; considers these strategies should not be restricted to only those species considered a “priority”, as advocated by the Commission in its communication;
Amendment 235 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Calls on Member States to monitor and report regularly to the Commission and the other Member States on imports of exotic species into its territory; calls for greater restrictions on the importation and private possession of endangered species, such as primates, reptiles and amphibians;
Amendment 251 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Acknowledges that there are direct and direct impacts on biodiversity resulting from liberalization of international trade; considers it essential that the same are appropriately assessed and avoided;
Amendment 271 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Advocates for greater Community accountability for the protection of the natural resources in the Natura 2000 Network, especially in terms of its financing;
Amendment 272 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Notes the difficulties experienced by several Members States in the management of areas included in the Natura 2000 Network, due to the lack of a specific financial instrument aimed at the management of the areas included in the Natura 2000 Network, which complements the inclusion of biodiversity concerns in the sectoral policies;
Amendment 283 #
Amendment 285 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Proposes holding an annual tripartite meeting between the Council and the Commission and the European Parliament, to review the progress of the Strategy on biodiversity, as well as an annual conference on biodiversity involving non-governmental organisations from several Member States, European and national parliamentarians, paying special attention each year to a previously defined subject;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2226(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Has also taken serious note of ‘revolving door’ cases and the need to establish and implement respective measures, urgently, to avoid such incidents, which undermine the Authority's credibility; is convinced that such actions need to be accompanied by a set of consequences enforced when those rules are not respected;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2226(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is firmly convinced that necessary steps have to be taken should cases of non- compliance with existing rules occur; believes that, in such cases, the Authority has to draw up an action plan aiming to remedy the shortcomings and its implementation should be monitored by the European Parliament and the European Parliament or the European legislator has to address these problems, as a matter of priority, by changing the existing rules and regulations to eliminate possible loopholes;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2226(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes, however, that the discharge decision for the Authority cannot be based upon additional requirements, e.g. OECD guidelines, when the implementation of those requirements have neither been officially called for by the EU legislator nor by specific arrangements within the Agencies during the respective discharge procedure; invites the European institutions to examine, as a matter of priority, if it is advisable to incorporate and to commit to additional guidelines in a possible common framework for all European institutions and bodies;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2220(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is firmly convinced that necessary steps have to be taken should cases of non- compliance with existing rules occur; believes that, in such cases, the Agency has to draw up an action plan aiming to remedy the shortcomings and its implementation should be monitored by the European Parliament and either the European Parliament or the European legislator has to address, as a matter of priority, these problems by changing the existing rules and regulations to eliminate possible loopholes;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2220(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that the discharge decision for the EMA cannot be based upon additional requirements, e.g. OECD guidelines, when the implementation of those requirements have neither been officially asked for by the EU legislator nor by specific arrangements within the Agencies during the respective discharge procedure; invites the European institutions to examine, as a matter of priority, whether it is advisable to incorporate and to commit to additional guidelines in a possible common framework for all European institutions and bodies;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2217(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is firmly convinced that necessary steps have to be taken should cases of non- compliance with existing rules occur; believes that, in such cases, the Agency has to draw up an action plan aiming to remedy the shortcomings and its implementation should be monitored by the European Parliament and the European Parliament or the European legislator has to address these problems, as a matter of priority, by changing the existing rules and regulations to eliminate possible loopholes;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2217(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that the discharge decision for the EEA cannot be based on additional requirements, e.g. OECD guidelines, when the implementation of those requirements have neither been officially required by the EU legislator nor by specific arrangements within the Agency during the respective discharge procedure; invites the European institutions to examine, as a matter of priority, whether it is advisable to incorporate and to commit to additional guidelines in a possible common framework for all European institutions and bodies;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the tendency of the 6th EAP was to postpone action with focusing on thematic strategies rather than legislation, and the absence of targets and timetables;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas the 6th EAP had weakenesses and its implementation has been compromised by a combination of lack of ambition of the European Commission and resistance from Member States and business interests;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
B d. whereas the 6th EAP has resulted in a lack of implementation of environmental acquis, in particular in the new Member States in the areas of air pollution control, water and waste water treatment, waste and nature conservation;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
B e. Whereas the goal of halting the decline of biodiversity by 2010 has not been reached due to lack of political and financial commitmetns;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Considers that the new 7th EAP needs to describe in an un-ambivalent manner the environmental challenges the EU is faced with, including accelerating climate change, deterioration of our eco- system and increasing overuse of natural resources.
Amendment 34 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the viewUnderlines that the 7th EAP should ensure full implementation of the climate and energy package and provide for a strecontain a climate strategy with the overarching objective to achieve at least 80% GHG domestic reductions by 2050 ( compared to 1990), with an accelerated path till 2020 ( aiming for 40% by that date). The 2050 target needs to be reviewed by calculating thening of it consequences of the 1,5 C objective;
Amendment 53 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Considers that the 7th EAP should cover the next decade and should be instrumental in achieving a long term target: reduce the Ecological Footprint with 50% in the next 20 years. EU's excessive ecological footprint is undermining regional and global perspectives for natural ecosystems that can sufficiently support humankind;
Amendment 67 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Urges the European Commission to include in the 7th EAP proposal ambitious targets on energy efficiency in buildings: this would boost employment, contribute to the objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and also address social issues by reducing household energy bills;
Amendment 101 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that the EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, including its targets and actions, should be fully included in the 7th EAP; considers nevertheless that some actions should be reinforcedimportance of the 7th EAP in relation to biodiversity is to identify the work to be done in the short- term so that biodiversity is more clearly addressed in the medium-term in the key policy areas ( agriculture, fisheries, forestry, transport, water, natural resources, products, industrial policy and external policy). The 7th EAP should also provide a powerful framework to support the adoption of the necessary legal and financial instruments, starting with guaranteed funding for ( an extension of) Natura 2000 ( requiring at least some 5,1 billion/year, according to the European Commission);
Amendment 122 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Underlines that the 7th EAP has to set specific goals to ensure that by 2020 the health of European citizens is no longer undermined by pollution and hazardous substances;
Amendment 126 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 e (new)
Paragraph 20 e (new)
20 e. The 7th EAP should address the transport issue: promote more investments in environment-friendly transport systems, propose solutions to tackle congestion, emission of CO2 and micro-particles;
Amendment 133 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Considers that the ' not traditional' environmental actors have to be involved in the decision-making: workers organisations, social NGO's and consumer organisations should be reprensented in the working groups being set up to develop the 7th EAP;
Amendment 136 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21 d. Takes the view that it is important that th 7th EAP is considered as communication instrument with European citizens, so that it can mobilise these citizens, including for the enforcement of agreed policies on the ground;
Amendment 6 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Indent 2 a (new)
Indent 2 a (new)
- whereas it requires a paradigm shift to positively change consumers behaviour towards less food wastage, improvements can already be made in the EU food chain in the management of storage, transport and distribution stages,
Amendment 12 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that the prevention of food losses has to be the very first priority of an EUEU food waste and bio-waste policyies, from both an ethical, social and an environmental point of view;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is of the opinion that avoidance of food wastage is more efficient than composting, incinerating or land-filling food waste as there will be less GHG emissions and less spillage of water;
Amendment 19 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that (food-) waste should be recognised as a resource. If it under no circumstances can be used as foods, the opportunities to use waste in biogas plants should be improved and biogas production should be further supported.
Amendment 30 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is of the opinion that packaging must be optimised and reduced. Research and innovation in the field of intelligent packaging should be promoted to explore good solutions for the actual use by date for individual products.
Amendment 34 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Believes that sales by loose weight and in customised portions in supermarkets should be encouraged to delimit that customers purchase excess food.
Amendment 51 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that concrete initiatives for more and better consumer information and education should be introduced, in order to raise awareness and knowledge among the public about sound food handling and how to delimit food waste to a minimum.
Amendment 54 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Is of the opinion that education and awareness raising about food as a precious resource should be introduced from early age.
Amendment 58 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that excessive ‘quality requirements’(whether imposed by European or national legislation or by internal company rules) are at the basis of many as for example, but not limited to, the "use-by date", are necessary to ensure EU citizens are able to consume safe, healthy, adequate and nutritious food, although these 'quality requirements' might lead to unnecessary discards, which increase the amount of food wasted;
Amendment 87 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Point out the initiatives already taken in various Member States aimed at recovering, locally, unsold agricultural products and foodstuffs in order to redistribute them to groups of citizens who lack purchasing power; stresses that these initiatives are complementary to existing social security and welfare systems and should not be replacing them in Member States;
Amendment 90 #
2011/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Is of the opinion that the functioning of the market, as expressed by for example, but not limited to, speculation in foodstuffs, artificially maintaining high price levels of food, agricultural subsidies and waste treatment of discarded food, leads to the situation that for certain actors in the food chain it is more opportune to discard food, than to sell it. Future EU food waste and bio-waste policies should be aimed at preventing this behaviour.
Amendment 4 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the persistence of gender stereotypes which, compounded by the age discrimination faced by older people in the labour market, particularly reduces employment, training and promotion opportunities for older women, and is partly responsible for the increased risk of poverty in old age;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas gender differences in socio- economic status are plartialgely rooted in the traditional gender division of labourroles, where men are considered to bear the primary responsibility for breadwinning and women for unpaid housework and family care, including wider family care, which has a huge impact on women’s and women’s abilitybility, compared with men’s, to accumulate social security entitlements, for example, for retirement,
Amendment 16 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas older women often, compared with men, often choose or are compelled to choose part- time work and more often leave the labour market by opting or being compelled to opt for early retirement more often than men,
Amendment 21 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s decision to designate 2012 as the European Year of Active Ageing, and calls for appropriat and Solidarity between the Generations, and calls on the Commission and Member States to take appropriate and effective steps to combat discrimination, particularly by changincluding by tackling the stereotypes associated with gender and age discrimination and promoting solidarity between generations;
Amendment 25 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that multiple discrimination against women over 50 is better reflected and effectively tackled in the open method of coordination regarding pensions, social inclusion, employment, changing gender stereotypes and inclusion of women in decision-making;
Amendment 27 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the CommissionMember States to implement bothe gender equality approachmainstreaming and age mainstreaming in the preparation and implementation of pension reform and other reforms in social security policy, to promote use of the same actuarial calculation of pensions for men and women, to promote decreasing the risk of poverty, to tackle the poverty currently experienced by older people, to improve the current pensions for older women, to improve the quality, accessibility and financial viability of (health) care and to end the practice of compulsory (early) retirement;
Amendment 38 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to create conditions enabling and encouraging older women to remain and/or return to the labour market under the European Year of Active Ageing, so that their potential is not wasted; calls on the Commission and the Member States also to implement measures that encourage employers to give older women the opportunities needed to remain in or return to the labour market, to offer them the requisite training and to improve their chances of promotion;
Amendment 44 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to establish a comprehensive, multi-dimensional, gender- sensitive and age-friendly approach to employment and social policies in order to ensure employment and social inclusion of older womenwomen; calls on the Commission and the Member States to also carry out an in- depth review of the situation of the generation of older women who are already living in poverty and to speedily take appropriate, effective measures to take these women out of poverty;
Amendment 50 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to further develop and improve the collection and analysis of accurate, relevant, comparable European gender- and age-specific data, particularly on the employment and unemployment rate of older women and the rat, the (informal) involvement of older women in (unpaid) care for their families and relatives, and the percentage of dependent elderly people;
Amendment 56 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that it is criticalCalls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the disadvantages faced by women in the labour market, particularly those stemming from care responsibilities, should not penalise them in their pension or other social security entitlements;
Amendment 60 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission and Member States to speedily take effective measures to promoteimplement the principle of equal pay for equal work, which can also help to close the pension gap, and to reduce the higher risk of poverty faced by – mainly older – women;
Amendment 63 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopimplement appropriate policies to reconcile work, family and private life and to integrate the ageing dimension into all relevant policies, by means of age mainstreaming, taking account of the various periods of life;
Amendment 68 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use of the existing EU instruments and programmes, including the European Social Fund, to increase participation of older women in labour markets and to tackle discrimination against older women in all areas;
Amendment 71 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States to encourage companies to integrate ‘senior planning’ intoage management principles and tools into their policy, particularly their staff policy, to adopt an ‘age-friendly and gender- sensitive’ policy in work places, to give the accumulated knowledge and experience of their policy, and to consider the adoption of an ‘age-friendly’ policy in work placder (female) employees more recognition and respect, and to develop a reliable, transparent information policy that gives older employees the opportunity to prepare for retirement in full knowledge of the facts; further calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the procedures for imposing penalties on employers who discriminate against older (female) employees;
Amendment 74 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Asks the Member States to facilitate the provision of quality care services, (including home care for the elderly), to guarantee the accessibility and financial viability of such quality care, to improve recognition of the value of the work undertaken by professional caregivers, and to support families providing care to older dependent persons, for example by compensating them financially for what they contribute and by advising and training them so they are able to offer high-quality informal care;
Amendment 87 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to recognise the gender dimension in health as an essential part of EU health policies, and therefore asks the Commission and the Member States to further step up their efforts to adopt a gender and age mainstreaming strategy in EU and national health policies;
Amendment 89 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Recognises the vital role of screening and preventive treatment in health care, and encourages the Commission to use the open method of coordination to ensure exchanges of views, promote harmonisation of screening across the EU and identify best practices and establish guidelines; further encourages the Commission and the Member States also to recognise the importance of gender- and age-sensitive curative and palliative health care and to promote scientific research in this area so the medical aspects of curative and palliative care can be better geared to the needs, requirements and wishes of older women;
Amendment 236 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
The cost of Union health and social care systems is rising with care and prevention measures in all ages increasingly expensive, the number of Europeans aged over 65 expected to nearly double from 85 million in 2008 to 151 million by 2060, and those over 80 to rise from 22 to 61 million in the same period. Reducing or containing these costs such that they do not become unsustainable depends in part on ensuring the lifelong health and wellbeing of all and therefore on the effective prevention, treatment and management of disease and disabilityDemographic changes, particularly ageing, have a significant gender dimension, with women accounting for most of the elderly population and most of the care-givers. Adopting a more holistic approach and taking into consideration amongst other factors, sex and gender differences, on the effective prevention, treatment and management of disease and disability, would ensure the lifelong health and wellbeing of all and therefore would reduce these costs so as not to become unsustainable.
Amendment 344 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 4.1 – introductory paragraph
Annex I – part III – point 4.1 – introductory paragraph
The specific objective is to achieve a European transport system that is resource- efficient, environmentally-friendly, safe, affordable and seamless for the benefit of citizens, the economy and society.
Amendment 345 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 4.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 4.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
A transport system shall encompass the "healthy ageing and independent living" philosophy, thus being accessible and benefiting all, regardless of age, sex and disability.
Amendment 60 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Noise assessments should build on existing information available and ensure that such information is reliable and accessible to competent authorities and stakeholders. Competent authorities should put in place the necessary monitoring and enforcement toolse based on objective and measurable criteria common to all the Member States. They should be accessible to all stakeholders. Competent authorities should put in place the necessary monitoring and enforcement tools. Noise assessments should involve consultations of local residents and be carried out or supervised by outside agencies independent of the airport operator.
Amendment 62 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) This legislative act deals solely with aircraft noise. It does not seek to regulate the impact of pollutant emissions from the operation of aircraft and measures to reduce those emissions. Rules and procedures governing emissions-related operating restrictions should be laid down in a separate legislative act.
Amendment 65 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to enable selection of the most cost- effective noise mitigation measures in accordance with the Balanced Approach so as to achieve, so as to achieve, in the light of the Balanced Approach, improved neighbourhood noise protection consistent with the sustainable development of the airport and air traffic management network capacity from a gate-to-gate perspective.
Amendment 67 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) ‘air traffic centre’ means the airport and its impact area;
Amendment 68 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
(2b) ‘impact area’ means the area around the airport within which local noise emission limit values are exceeded; the impact area includes the take-off and landing routes;
Amendment 72 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘Noise-related action' means any measure that impacts the noise climate around airports, for which the principles of the ICAO Balanced Approach based on the banning of excessive noise apply, including other non-operational actions that can affect the number of people exposed to aircraft noise;
Amendment 75 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – title
Article 3 – title
Competent authorities, consultation and right to take legal action
Amendment 76 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Prior to the adoption of operating restrictions, a consultation procedure shall be carried out to hear the parties concerned.
Amendment 77 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Member States shall guarantee the right to take legal action against the measures implemented by the competent authority, in accordance with the relevant national laws and procedures.
Amendment 79 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 81 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) select the most effective noise protection measures;
Amendment 82 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) decide on the measures and provide for sufficient notificationinform the Commission of them;
Amendment 83 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall, when takingdeciding on noise- related action, consider the following combination of available measures, with a view to determining the most cost-effective combination of measures, inter alia:
Amendment 84 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) regional land-use planning and management;
Amendment 88 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) noise abatement operational procedures, including changes to landing and take-off routes;
Amendment 89 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) capacity restrictions and a reduction in airport size;
Amendment 90 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) not as a first resort, operating restrictions.
Amendment 96 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. Measures or a combination of measures taken in accordance with this Regulation for a given airport shall not be more restrictive than necessarymust be suitable to achieve at least the environmental noise abatement objectives set for that airport. Operating restrictions shall be non-discriminatory, in particular on grounds of nationality, identity or activity of aircraft operators.
Amendment 99 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authorities shall useassessment of the current and future noise situation shall take account of the method, indicators and information describedlaid down in Annex I for the assessment of the current and future noise situation, provided that this is commensurate with the proposed operating restrictions and the characteristics of the airport.
Amendment 101 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The competent authorities shall ensure that, at the appropriate level, a forum for technical cooperation is established betweenstablish a consultation forum which brings together the airport operator, the aircraft operator and, representatives of the air navigation service provider, for actions which these operators are responsible for, and taking due account of the interdependency between and representatives of local residents. Planning, technical and organisational measures to mitigate noise and to reduce emissions. The members of this forum for technical cooperation shall regularly consult local residents or their representatives, and provide technical information and advice on noise mitigating measures to the competent authorities shall be discussed in this forum.
Amendment 105 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. The competent authorities shall assess the cost-effectiveness of the new measures, as referred to in paragraph 3 in accordance with Annex II. A minor technical amendment to an existing measure without substantive implications on capacity or operthe light of the informations is not considered as a new operating restrictionn Annex II.
Amendment 114 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 123 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
4a) noise-related changes in the value of properties;
Amendment 124 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
4b) impact on business location criteria in the vicinity of the airport;
Amendment 125 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
4c) impact on working conditions at airports;
Amendment 126 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
4d) impact on road and rail transport;
Amendment 127 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 e (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 e (new)
4e) impact on external costs;
Amendment 12 #
2011/0364(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Fish belonging to the taxon Elasmobranchii, including sharks, skates and rays are generally very vulnerable to overexploitation due to their life cycle characteristics of slow growth, late maturity and small number of young. In recent years, some shark populations have been severely targeted by vessels flying the flag of a Member State or third countries in maritime waters under the sovereignty or the jurisdiction of Member States or in other maritime waters and put under serious threat as a result of a dramatic increase in demand for shark products, fins in particular.
Amendment 13 #
2011/0364(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Shark fins do not constitute a traditional ingredient of the European diet, but sharks do constitute a necessary element of the EU's marine ecosystem; therefore, their management and conservation, as well as in general the promotion of a sustainably managed fishing sector for the benefit of the environment and of the people working in the sector, should be the priority.
Amendment 16 #
2011/0364(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The EU Member States are very concerned about environmental issues and the EU aspires to be one of the leaders in the conservation of ecosystems; however, the current EU legislation concerning the species belonging to the Elasmobranchii taxon is not as strong as in other countries and is insufficient to ensure the sustainable management and the conservation of those species, due to the high fin-to-carcass ratio, the lack of quotas for many species and the existing derogations.
Amendment 23 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Amendment 11 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 as regards electronic identification of bovine animals and deleting the provisions on voluntary beef labellingthe labelling of beef products
Amendment 29 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Making EID mandatory throughout the Union may have economically adverse effects on certain operators. It is therefore appropriate that a voluntary regime for the introduction of EID is established. Under such a regime, EID would be chosen by keepers that are likely to have immediate economic benefits.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) So far, there is no specific legislation on cloning. However, opinion polls show that this issue is of great interest for the European public. It is therefore appropriate to ensure that beef derived from cloned animals or their descendants is labelled as such. This provision should apply transitionally, until specific legislation is introduced prohibiting the placing on the market of food from cloned animals and their descendants.
Amendment 41 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 b (new)
Recital 19 b (new)
(19b) The labelling of beef has been well- regulated for years, and can serve as a model for meat labelling in general. However, there is a gap in ensuring full transparency for consumers when it comes to the labelling of beef derived from animals which have been fed with genetically modified organisms. As there is a clear public demand, it is appropriate to introduce mandatory labelling requirements for beef from animals which have been fed with genetically modified organisms, with a view to ensuring such labelling for all animal products at a later stage.
Amendment 54 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 2
Article 2
(1a) In Article 2, the following definition is added: "cloned animals" means animals produced by means of a method of asexual, artificial reproduction with the aim of producing a genetically identical or nearly identical copy of an individual animal,
Amendment 55 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 2
Article 2
(1b) In Article 2, the following definition is added: "descendants of cloned animals" means animals produced by means of sexual reproduction, in cases in which at least one of the progenitors is a cloned animal,
Amendment 56 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 c (new)
Article 1 – point 1 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 2
Article 2
(1c) In Article 2, the following definition is added: "genetically modified feed" means feed as defined in point 7 of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.
Amendment 61 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Member States that make use of this option shall provide the Commission with the text of such national provisions. The Commission shall communicate to the other Member States those national provisions and shall make them publicly available.
Amendment 69 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
No means of identification may beshall be modified, removed or replaced without the permission and without the control of the competent authority. Such permission may only be granted where the modification, the removal or replacement do not compromise the traceability of the animal.
Amendment 76 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 6 - point c a (new)
Article 6 - point c a (new)
(ca) In the case of animals exported to third countries, the passport shall be surrendered by the last keeper to the competent authority at the place where the animal is exported.
Amendment 82 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 11 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – point 11 – point b b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 13 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 b (new)
(bb) The following paragraph is added: "5b. As from [6 months from entry into force] operators and organisations shall also indicate on their labels where the beef is derived from animals which have been fed with genetically modified feed."
Amendment 83 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 12 – introductory part
Article 1 – point 12 – introductory part
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Amendment 98 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 15
Article 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 19 – point a
Article 19 – point a
Amendment 102 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 15
Article 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 19 – point e
Article 19 – point e
Amendment 103 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 18
Article 1 – point 18
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 22b – paragraph 2
Article 22b – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 4(5) and 4a(2) and in Articles 5, 7, 10, 14 and 19 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation or from any other date set by the legislator.
Amendment 29 #
2011/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) To provide better and more scientific data on the possibility of salmon stock electrofishing should be permittstudied.
Amendment 67 #
2011/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. FAfter an impact assessment with positive results, for the purposes of data collection each juvenile salmon cohort in all wild salmon rivers may be surveyed with electrofishing before smoltifcation.
Amendment 103 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) It is appropriate to establish and update a Union list of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other substances that may be added to infant formula, follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food, and food for special medical purposes, subject to certain criteria laid down in this Regulation. For sake of legal clarity and avoiding legal gaps, it must be made clear that when a substance which is already included in the Union list and which undergoes a significant change in the production methods or if there is a change in particle size, for example through nanotechnology, the substance shall be removed from the Union list and considered a substance requiring an application as a novel food under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients. Given the fact that the adoption of the list implies the application of criteria set out in this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in that respect. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers. The Commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts updating the Union list, where, in duly justified cases relating to public health, imperative grounds of urgency so require.
Amendment 107 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) It is necessary to re-evaluate the benefits of follow-on formula and growing-up milks and whether follow-on formula should be treated as food for a specific nutritional purpose. Therefore, the Commission should no later than [Two years after the entry into force of this Regulation] and after having reviewed the scientific opinion of the Authority on this matter, present a report on follow-on formula and growing-up milk to the European Parliament and Council, where appropriate, followed by a legislative proposal.
Amendment 133 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) products designed for weakened elderly people.
Amendment 143 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Without prejudice to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, the requirements laid down in this Regulation shall prevail over any other conflicting requirement of Union law applicable to food.
Amendment 144 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the definitions of ‘'food’', 'retail' and ‘'placing on the market’' set out in Articles 2 and 3(7) and 3(8) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002;
Amendment 145 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the definitions of ‘'labelling’' and ‘'pre- packaged foodstuff’' set out in points (a) and (b) of Article 1(3) of Directive 2000/13/EC;
Amendment 185 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The composition of food referred to in Article 1(1) shall be such that it is appropriate to satisfy the nutritional needs of, and it is suitable for the persons to whom it is intended, in accordance with generally accepted peer-reviewed scientific data.
Amendment 187 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Food referred to in Article 1(1) shall not contain any substance which endangers, or which is in such quantity as to endanger, the health of the persons to whom they are intended.
Amendment 199 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. The dissemination of any useful information or recommendations with reference to the categories of food referred to in Article 1 (1) may be made exclusively by persons having qualifications in medicine, nutrition, pharmacy or by other independent qualified professionals responsible for maternal and child health care, or intended exclusively for them.
Amendment 204 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. A food business operator placing on the market foods referred in Article 1(1) shall notify the competent authority of the Member State on which territory such foods are placed.
Amendment 215 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the specific requirements on labelling, presentation and advertising of food referred to in Article 1(1), including the authorisation of nutrition and health claims thereof;
Amendment 224 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) the need to include, inter alia, follow- on formula and growing-up milk as a category of food in this Regulation,
Amendment 243 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) they do not, on the basis of the generally accepted and peer-reviewed scientific evidence available, pose a safety concern to the health of the consumer; and,
Amendment 244 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) they are suitable for the nutritional use for which they are intended.
Amendment 246 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b b(new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b b(new)
(bb) they have, on the basis of generally accepted scientific evidence, a nutritional and/or physiological effect.
Amendment 247 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
(bc) they do not pose an ethical concern, animal welfare concern or environmental concern;
Amendment 251 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point e
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point e
(e) a systematic review of the scientific data and appropriate peer-reviewed studies performed following generally accepted expert guidance on the design and conduct of such studies;
Amendment 252 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point g
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point g
(g) scientific evidence demonstrating that the substance is available for use by the human body and has a nutritional or physiological effect;
Amendment 253 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. When a substance is already included in the Union list and there is a significant change in the production methods, or there is a change in particle size, for example through nanotechnology, the substance prepared by those new methods shall be considered as different substance and removed from the Union list shall be modified accordingly before it can be placed on the Union marketand the substance shall be considered as a substance requiring an application as a novel food under Regulation (EC) No 258/97.
Amendment 258 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point v a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point v a (new)
(va) any scientific data gathered from animal testing for the assessment of the safety of the substance.
Amendment 262 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 2(3) and 10 of this Regulation shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the (*) [(*) Date of entry into force of the basic legislative act or from any other date set by the legislator.]
Amendment 264 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 2(3) and 10 of this Regulation may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 266 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 2(3) and 10 of this Regulation shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.
Amendment 279 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a Follow-on formula and growing-up milk The Commission shall no later than [ Two years after the entry into force of this Regulation ], after having reviewed the scientific opinion of the Authority on this matter, present a report to the European Parliament and Council, where appropriate followed by a legislative proposal, on the benefits of follow-on formula and growing-up milk and whether or not follow-on formula and growing-up milk should continue to be considered as a food for a specific nutritional purpose and consequently whether or not follow-on formula and growing-up milk fall under the scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 8 #
2011/0144(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Although Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 aims at the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy, the situation concerning the sustainability of the bluefin tuna in the Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean is worrying due to the high fishing mortality rate and the low spawning stock biomass.
Amendment 9 #
2011/0144(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 3 (new)
Recital 3 (new)
Amendment 16 #
2011/0144(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 5a (new)
Article 1 – point 5a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 302/2009
Article 7a (new)
Article 7a (new)
Amendment 29 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is of the view that pension systems should be based on adequate and, sustainable, and fair criteria and take into consideration the periods when womenindividuals do not work or are under part-time contracts;
Amendment 38 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the period spent by womenindividuals on taking care of children or other dependent family members should be recognised in the calculation systems in regard to acquiring pension rights, and taken into account to the period of work as well as all kind of contracts;
Amendment 54 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States - particularly the new Member States - to review their pension systems, taking into account the higher life expectancy of women and the major pay differentialces between men and women, which are reflected in the amount of the pensions granted, often pushing them latter below the poverty line;
Amendment 76 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission Green Paper Towards adequate, sustainable and safe European pensionpension systems, under the condition that the subsidiarity principle remains respected, and under the condition that the Member States retain their responsibility and competence in regard to their respective pension policies and systems.
Amendment 77 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the Commission's Green Paper towards adequate, sustainable, and safe pension systems, under the condition that EU-policies and possible new EU- regulations and directives guarantee that solidarity between the generations, solidarity within a particular generation, and solidarity between men and women is maintained.
Amendment 78 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Welcomes the Commission's Green Paper towards adequate, sustainable, and safe pension systems, particularly the Commission's intention to improve the acquirement of pension rights for EU- citizens (temporarily) working in another Member State.
Amendment 79 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Calls on the Commission to guarantee that new EU-legislation and EU-policies will not cause pensions and/or other provisions for older persons, in particular older women, to be reduced.
Amendment 80 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Calls on the Commission to recognize and take into account that older persons, in particular older women and migrants, run the highest risk of becoming poor. Therefore, encourages the Commission to enable Member States to limit such risk themselves.
Amendment 81 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Calls on the Commission to recognize and take into account that there are major inequalities between men and women as far the acquirement of pension benefits and pension rights is concerned. Therefore, encourages the Commission to enable Member States to end these inequalities.
Amendment 82 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 f (new)
Paragraph 4 f (new)
4f. Calls on the Commission to recognize and take into account that as far as pension acquirement is concerned, there are also major inequalities between individuals working in well-paid sectors and jobs and those working in other sectors and more precarious jobs. Therefore, encourages the Commission to enable Member States to end these inequalities.
Amendment 83 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 g (new)
Paragraph 4 g (new)
4g. Calls on the Commission to take into consideration that the already existing possibilities for acquiring (complementary) pensions, are often too complex and high-risk. Therefore, encourages the Commission to enable Member States to offer more transparency and security when choosing and/or committing to a certain option, in particular for women who would benefit from complementary pension saving.
Amendment 84 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 h (new)
Paragraph 4 h (new)
4h. Calls on the Commission not to proceed with new EU-demands on defining "adequate pensions" since such a definition will not take into account the fact that as far as the availability and affordability of other services and benefits for older persons (such as housing, care, and public transport) are concerned, there are major differences between Member States.
Amendment 85 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 i (new)
Paragraph 4 i (new)
4i. Calls on the Commission not to proceed with new EU-demands on defining "adequate pensions" since such demands could cause the EU to conclude that certain pension systems are too generous in comparison to others.
Amendment 86 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 j (new)
Paragraph 4 j (new)
4j. Calls on the Commission not to enforce new EU-legislation in regard to the solvability of pension funds since such legislation could cause pension premiums to increase significantly.
Amendment 87 #
2010/2239(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 k (new)
Paragraph 4 k (new)
4k. Calls on the Commission not to enforce new EU-legislation aiming at boosting competition between (private) pension saving schemes since such legislation will cause solidarity problems.
Amendment 1 #
2010/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to the provisions of the UN legal instruments in the sphere of human rights, in particular those concerning women's rights, such as the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights and on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and its Optional Protocol, and the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the principle of non-refoulement,
Amendment 3 #
2010/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
– having regard to the UN General Assembly resolution of 19 December 2006 entitled ‘Intensification of efforts to eliminate all forms of violence against women’ (A/RES/61/143), and the UN Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 1820 on women, peace and security,
Amendment 41 #
2010/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Amendment 61 #
2010/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 – indent 1 a (new)
- measures to address the six P framework on violence against women (policy, prevention, protection, prosecution, provision, and partnership),
Amendment 110 #
2010/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges the risk of re- victimisation asylum-seeking women and girls may face, and calls upon the Member States to take all necessary legislative and other measures to ensure gender-sensitive asylum procedures and reception conditions;
Amendment 111 #
2010/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Highlights the need to include violence against women and gender- related persecution in the asylum systems of the EU member states;
Amendment 128 #
2010/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises that research into the area of violence against children, youth and women and on a more general level on gender and sexual violence should be included as a multidisciplinary research area into the future Eight Framework Programme for research and technological development with minimum resources of 20 million euros / year – launched at the year of violence against women 2013;
Amendment 144 #
2010/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages the Member States to pay extra attention in terms of how domestic violence impacts children specifically as the rates of battering and sexual abuse on children are greater in homes where the female is beaten or emotionally abused and to devote appropriate resources in order to help children who are experiencing domestic violence;
Amendment 157 #
2010/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Asks that Member States acknowledge the serious problem of surrogacy which constitutes an exploitation of the female body and her reproductive organs;
Amendment 158 #
2010/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Emphasises that both women and children are subject to the same forms of exploitation, and both can be seen as commodities on the international reproductive market and these new reproductive arrangements, such as surrogacy, are increasing the trafficking of women and children and illegal adoption across national boarders;
Amendment 180 #
2010/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the responsibility of the European Union and the Member States in further implementing UN Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 1820 on women, peace and security, in particular through EU humanitarian and development aid;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas diseases of poverty, such as AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, negatively affect women and maternal health in particular,
Amendment 61 #
2010/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a Points out that diseases of poverty, such as AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria prevent women from working both through the direct effects of these diseases on women and also through the added burden on women as traditionally having primary responsibility for caring for other affected family members; calls on the Commission to increase their efforts to eliminate these diseases and particularly via the development of efficient preventative measures;
Amendment 140 #
2010/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a Underlines that adequately increased financing for and effective usage of the European Social Fund (ESF) should be ensured in order to provide adequate resources for measures to improve education and training with a view to improving labour market access and combating unemployment and measures and activities under the Social Inclusion Strategy and the ‘Europe 2020’ flagship initiative on combating poverty and social exclusion in favour of disadvantaged and vulnerable persons, especially women, including those confronted with precarious and insecure contracts; stresses that ESF regulations should be revised and changed to reach those who need it most, that visibility and transparency should be enhanced, that the monitoring of the social effects of the fund usage should be carried out thoroughly, and that further emphasis should be placed on the long-term sustainability of the projects; therefore calls for targeted funds to be earmarked, within the new budgetary framework, for job creation and social inclusion; urges the Member States to undertake more information campaigns on opportunities for participation in EU funded projects; stresses that single parents are often alone in educating their children and demands that the Barcelona targets for childcare provision should be fully implemented;
Amendment 24 #
2010/2111(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the European Commission to establish a monitoring mechanism on the origin of protein crops imported to the European Union, revealing especially the sustainability of applied farming practices in the country of origin, and the use of genetically modified organisms; recalls the EU commitments on land use change and sustainable water use; insists on taking into account land and water use when establishing the aforementioned mechanism; underlines that occasional on- site checks are also necessary to this end;
Amendment 69 #
2010/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to take measures that discourage the import of soybeans and corn which have been grown outside the EU using large-scale monoculture farming, because imports of these crops often have direct and indirect negative consequences in the exporting third countries for local farmers, the environment - especially vulnerable ecotypes like forests and wetlands - and indigenous people.
Amendment 70 #
2010/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls for the establishment of mechanisms that protect forests, indigenous people, wet lands and traditional agricultural practices in exporting third countries.
Amendment 71 #
2010/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Calls for the establishment of mechanisms that discourage exporting third countries to use GM-technology in growing crops intended for the EU- market.
Amendment 138 #
2010/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. expresses its deep concerns regarding the decline of natural resources and the maintaining of effective conditions for agricultural production, including soil quality, water access and the prevention of environmental pollution; insists on the fact that all stakeholders, particularly farmers, local and regional authorities and civil society organisations, should play a significant role in the development of a sustainable agricultural development strategy;
Amendment 139 #
2010/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. emphasises the importance of the right of farmers to produce seeds from their own harvests, to re-sow and exchange them between each other for smallholder farming, the preservation of biodiversity and the fight against arable land degradation; calls on the Commission to develop concepts and mechanisms aimed at significantly decreasing high energy inputs in agriculture - which is usually the case in monoculture -, long transport routes and industrial crops that require chemical fertilizers and pesticides;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers thatWelcomes the Test-Achats ruling has created ongoing uncertainty on the insurance marketand calls on Member States to ensure that its implementation is monitored so as to avoid unjustified higher pricing on the insurance market and that unisex criteria are developed and assessed to detect and redirect any potential gender based discrimination;
Amendment 8 #
2010/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the guidelines published by the Commission – in the absence of a binding or legislative effect – have not fully dispelled this uncertainty; calls on the Commission and Member States to take concrete measures to explain the directive and its impact, with concrete examples, in order to guarantee that both women and men can take full ownership of this directive and to use it appropriately as an effective tool to safeguard their rights in the equal treatment of access to all goods and services;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to closely follow developments on the insurance market, and if there are any signs of de facto indirect discrimination, to take all necessary measures to address the problem; calls on the Commission to negotiate with the insurance sector an efficient assessment of potential gender based discrimination, that is, in contracts entered prior to 21 December 2012 with the aim of correcting gender based discrimination, particularly but not exclusively with regards to long term contracts, such as pension provision products;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that this directive is not limited to the area of insurances only and that the broader scope and potential for progress of the directive in the access to goods and services in the public area as well as in the private spheres need to be explained in detail to guarantee that both women and men are enabled to fully understand the scope and purpose of the directive, and consequently make appropriate use of its features and possibilities;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to take into consideration cases of discrimination in relation to pregnancy and maternity as regards, for instance, the housing sector (renting) or difficulties in obtaining loans, as well as access to medical goods and services, in particular as regards access to legally available reproductive healthcare; calls on the Commission to monitor the implementation and application of the directive regarding pregnant asylum seeking women who are in the process of awaiting the outcome of their asylum claim, that is, in order to guarantee inclusion of these women into their contracts and products;
Amendment 12 #
2010/0208(COD)
The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
Amendment 13 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed16 establish, in accordance with the precautionary principle, a comprehensive legal framework for the authorisation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which is fully applicable to GMOs to be used for cultivation purposes throughout the EU as seeds or other plant-propagating material (hereinafter ‘GMOs for cultivation’).
Amendment 17 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Under this set of legislation, GMOs for cultivation shall undergo an individual risk assessment before being authorised to be placed on the Union market. The aim of this authorisation procedure is to ensure a high level of protection of human life and health, animal health and welfare, the environment and consumer interests, whilst ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market and to address citizens’ ethical and societal considerations.
Amendment 22 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) There is a need for the precautionary principle to be taken into account in the framework of this Regulation and when implementing it.
Amendment 23 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) OnceEven if a GMO is authorised for cultivation purposes in accordance with the EU legislative framework on GMOs and complies, as regards the variety that is to be placed on the market, with the requirements of EU legislation on the marketing of seed and plant propagating material, Member States are not authorisedshould have the possibility to prohibit, restrict, or impede its free circulation within their territory, except under the conditions defined by EU legislation.
Amendment 29 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In this context, it appears appropriate to grant to Member States, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, more freedom to decide whether or not they wish to cultivate GMO crops on their territory without changing the system of Union authorisations of GMOs and independently of the measures that Member States are entitlrequired to take by application of Article 26a of Directive 2001/18/EC within and across borders to avoid the unintended presence of GMOs in other products.
Amendment 42 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Cultivation is closely linked to the use of land and the protection of flora and fauna, for which Member States retain important competencies; taking into account that national territories are characterised by an ample diversity of ecosystems and that any impacts on ecosystems may also have health implications, Member States should be given the right to restrict or ban GM cultivation on their territory on grounds related to environmental or health impacts or other legitimate factors which are complementary to those examined during the risk assessment process conducted under Part C of Directive 2001/18/EC or which have not been addressed or have not been sufficiently dealt with as part of that assessment.
Amendment 47 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) On the basis of the subsidiarity principle, the purpose of this Regulation is not to harmonize the conditions of cultivation in Member States but to grant freedom to Member States to invoke orestrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs on their grounds than scientific assessment of health and environmental risks to ban cultivation of GMOs on their territoryterritory on grounds relating to environmental or health impacts or other legitimate factors which might arise from the deliberate release of GMOs, and which are complementary to those examined during the risk assessment process conducted under Part C of this Directive or which have not been addressed or have not been sufficiently dealt with as part of that assessment. In addition one of the purposes of Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations which is to allow the Commission to consider the adoption of binding acts at EU level would not be served by the systematic notification of Member States’ measures under that Directive. Moreover, since measures which Member States can adopt under this Regulation cannot have as a subject the placing of the market of GMOs and thus does not modify the conditions of placing on the market of GMOs authorised under the existing legislation, the notification procedure under Directive 98/34/EC does not appear the most appropriate information channel for the Commission. Therefore, by derogation, Directive 98/34/EC should not be applicable. A simpler notification system of the national measures prior to their adoption appears to be a more proportionate tool for the Commission to be aware of these measures. Measures which Member States intend to adopt should thus be communicated together with their reasons to the Commission and to the other Member States one month prior to their adoption for information purposes.
Amendment 60 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 a – paragraph 1
Article 26 a – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC shall be amended as follows: (-1) Article 26a(1) shall be replaced by the following: ‘1. Member States shall take appropriate measures to avoid the unintended presence of GMOs in other products within and across national borders.’
Amendment 81 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 26 b – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) those measures are based on grounds other than those related to the assessment of the adverse effect on health and environment which mightrelated to environmental or health impacts which might arise from the deliberate release of GMOs, or on other legitimate factors. National measures may be based, inter alia, on the following grounds: - the prevention of the development of pesticide resistance amongst weeds and pests due to the deliberate release of GMOs; - the protection of farmers against increased dependence from companies holding patents on GM seeds and corresponding herbicides; - the prevention of changes in agrise from the deliberate release or the placing on the market of GMOscultural practices, caused by the deliberate release of GMOs, resulting in negative impacts on the environment, health or existing farming practices that are ecologically more sustainable;
Amendment 144 #
2009/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
18a. Emphasises that the new EU gender equality strategy and accompanying institutional mechanisms must be closely connected to the global agenda for women’s rights. This includes linking with, and supporting the new UN gender equality entity, which should combine policy and operational activities, and calls on the EU to ensure that the new entity is provided with substantial financial and human resources to deliver on the ground, and led by a UN Under- Secretary-General with responsibility for gender equality;
Amendment 15 #
2009/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Endorses the Commission’s focus on the strategy decided by the Stockholm European Council in 200112 as a long-term guide to dealing with the challenges and possibilities that ageing creates in societies; endorses also the Communication’s proposal that a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach should be taken to ageing as well as to creating opportunities, especially in the field of markets for products and services geared to the needs of older people; calls on the Commission to pay special attention to the protection of older people’s consumers rights since they are too often mislead or taken advantage of;
Amendment 18 #
2009/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Sees adopting a life course approach, in which the interconnections of ageing and gender are taken into account, as the way forward in ageing policies; sees also adopting an age and gender approach in which age- and gender mainstreaming becomes an indispensible method and instrument in policy-making in all relevant fields (economic, social, employment, public health, food safety, consumers rights, digital agenda, rural and urban development, and so on), as the way forward in creating more social inclusion and social cohesion;
Amendment 20 #
2009/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recogniszes that age discrimination must also be tackled with more effective judicial measures and with more accessible procedures, especially in cases of discrimination in working life where specific legislation exists and where support for the individual and investigation of the circumstances are essential;
Amendment 42 #
2009/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for a rights-based approach to be taken in order to enable older people to play an active role when decisions are made on the choice and the design of the care and social services provided for them; calls also for a demands-based approach to be implemented in regard to the provision of any type of care services in order to enable older people to live independently for as long as they wish;
Amendment 56 #
2009/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Points out that the quality of care shall be ensured in order to improve the quality of old age and alsolife in old age, in order to enable older people to live independently for as long as they wish, and in order to avoid the physical, psychological and economic abuse that eolderly people often suffer from; considers that Members States should ensure that those employed as carers of older people in the public and private sectors receive trainingcare providers in the public and private sector as well as informal care providers, which are mainly women and older women, receive the necessary training, support, compensation and social protection;
Amendment 67 #
2009/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Asks that a gender perspective be used in the medical and pharmaceutical field in order to make precise diagnoses and to give the needed care; asks that tools forprovide for the needed, appropriate treatment and care; asks that tools for prevention, early detection, and diagnosis not be restricted solely because of a patient’s age or gender, so that screening for breast-cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal- cancer as well as cardiovascular screening and treatments, for example, should be available to elderly women;
Amendment 68 #
2009/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Asks that the gender and age perspective be used in recommendations concerning nutrition; asks also that the gender and age perspective be used in recommendations concerning food safety issues such as food labelling, health claims, REACH regulation and novel foods;
Amendment 79 #
2009/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Asks the Commission to update and strengthen monitoring mechanisms regarding the implementation of fundamental rights issues by the end of 2012; calls also for increased awareness of these, often under-used, mechanisms as older women are especially unaware ofinformed about their rights;
Amendment 83 #
2009/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Affirms that every EU citizen must have athe right to adequate social and health services at a reasonable price; calls on the Commission to put forward a directive on basic services, which would take national conditions into consideration; emphasises that older women are especially vulnerable and invites the Commission to consider a system where all European citizens are granted the right to a basic income that is dependent on the Member State’s standard of living, appropriate, and affordable social services and benefits, health care services and other care services;
Amendment 40 #
2009/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas quality full-time employment with quality jobs is the bestrights is a safeguard against poverty and social exclusion; whereas it is crucial to design and implement policies, including access to affordable and accessible careuniversal access to quality public services, that respond to the needs of women and men respectively,
Amendment 95 #
2009/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses the need to prioritise action to tackle the problems of unemployment, poverty and social exclusion; this will necessitate revision of the present economic and financial policies, especially the Stability Pact, internal market policy and competition policy, in order to put the emphasis on sustainable employment based on quality jobs with rights, investment, and quality public services guaranteeing social inclusion, especially in the fields of education, health, childcare, care of dependent persons, public transport and social services;
Amendment 1 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation ? (new)
Citation ? (new)
- having regard to the UN report 'Rethinking poverty-Report on the World Social Situation 2010',
Amendment 2 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation ? (new)
Citation ? (new)
- having regard to the Council Conclusions of June 21th 2007 'Promoting Employment through EU Development Cooperation',
Amendment 17 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas social protection systems have been proven as powerful instruments for poverty reduction and social cohesion and the majority of the global population has no adequate social protection coverage,
Amendment 22 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on all developing countries to sign up to the ILO’s Decent Work Agenda and the UN Social Protection Floor initiative to guarantee satisfactory labour standards, high levels of comprehensive social protection coverage that reaches the poorest and marginalised persons and genuine social dialogue;
Amendment 27 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Reminds developing countries to respect local traditions of common land use for agriculture in order to facilitate and to protect existing small farming;
Amendment 33 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Asks for free and full access for all to educational systems, i.e. basic and higher as well as vocational education, in order to qualify the local population to become skilled workers;
Amendment 34 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Insists that both donor and developing countries have to fulfil their commitments to realize the Millennium Development Goals by 2015;
Amendment 35 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Supports measures, such as salary subsidies, that encourage local doctors to remain and practise within their communities and that strengthen medical systems which are accessible for everybody;
Amendment 38 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Supports measures that invest in and build up public services in general in order to create jobs and strengthen state capacities, facilities and social cohesion as it is indicated in the UN Report 'Rethinking poverty';
Amendment 39 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for more emphasis to be placed on practical healthcare, i.e. distributing bloodanalysers and t and awareness rainsing local people to use themamong the population about the merits of medical treatments;
Amendment 41 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes all development strategies should pay special attention to the most vulnerable and marginalised, especially women, children, older people and people with disabilities;
Amendment 54 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Proposes a financial transaction tax to generate revenue in order to pay for employment creation programmes and to attain the Millennium Development Goals by 2015;
Amendment 56 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Amendment 63 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the EU to target its aid also towards building up social protection systems in developing countries as an important and effective means to reduce poverty;
Amendment 64 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the EU to provide more education opportunities for developing- world students but to ensure they return home after their studies to benefit their own communities;
Amendment 80 #
2009/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the EU to support the UN Social Floor Initiative to extend or implement sustainable social protection systems in developing countries by ensuring greater coherence in external relations policies, developing a Communication on Social Protection in development cooperation as suggested in the Council Conclusions on Promoting Employment through EU Development Cooperation;
Amendment 7 #
2009/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. wWhereas cancer is caused by many factors in multiple stages and therefore requires a new cancer prevention paradigm that addresses genetic, lifestyle, occupational and environmental factors on an equal footing in a manner that reflects the actual combination effects of different factors, rather than focusing on isolated causes,scientific research, published in several scientific journals, shows that less than 10% of the cancers are of genetic origin and more than 90% of the cancers are the so-called "sporadic cancers" (epigenetic), as well as there is a growing scientific evidence on the effects of endocrine disruptors, it is becoming clearer that environmental factors can have a significant impact on our health and that cancer is usually caused by an interplay of factors such as genetic predispositions and external factors such as lifestyles, occupational and environmental exposure within and outside home.
Amendment 15 #
2009/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. Whereas the incidence of certain cancers such as cervix cancer is significantly higher in certain female migrant populations, and therefore it is necessary to guarantee that prevention and early detection programmes are focused on and available for these high risk groups;
Amendment 15 #
2009/2103(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D h (new)
Recital D h (new)
Dh. whereas, the incidence of certain cancers such as cervical cancer being significantly higher in certain female migrant populations, it is necessary to guarantee that prevention and early detection programmes are focused on and available for these high-risk groups,
Amendment 16 #
2009/2103(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D i (new)
Recital D i (new)
Di. whereas the prevalence of cancer correlates with increasing age and is closely linked with old age, and it is also the case that with the ageing of the population the overall incidence of cancer will increase as well; whereas this trend will manifest itself mainly amongst older women, since women still have a higher life expectancy than men, and it is therefore necessary to guarantee that prevention and early detection programmes are made available not only for middle-aged women but also for older women as well as for the very oldest,
Amendment 17 #
2009/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. Whereas the prevalence of cancer correlates with increasing age and is closely linked with old age, it is also the case that with the ageing of the population the overall incidence of cancer will increase as well; this trend will manifest itself mainly amongst older women, since women still have a higher life expectancy than men, and therefore it is necessary to guarantee that prevention and early detection programmes are not only made available for middle aged women but also for older women as well as for the oldest old;
Amendment 17 #
2009/2103(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D j (new)
Recital D j (new)
Dj. whereas research has shown that women from certain Member States as well as women from certain migrant populations are hindered from participating in prevention and early detection programmes, under pressure of their population’s cultural and/or religious convictions and prejudices, so that it is necessary to develop efficient programmes to reach these women as well,
Amendment 18 #
2009/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. Whereas research has shown that women from certain Member States as well as women from certain migrant populations are hindered from participating in prevention and early detection programmes, under pressure of their population's cultural and/or religious convictions and prejudices, and therefore it is necessary to develop efficient programmes to reach these women as well;
Amendment 18 #
2009/2103(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D k (new)
Recital D k (new)
Dk. whereas, although the new generation of anti-cancer medication and sometimes even the more common anti-cancer therapies requiring regular treatment are currently extremely expensive, populations at risk of poverty (in particular women and illegal immigrants) should get full and affordable access to these facilities,
Amendment 19 #
2009/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K c (new)
Recital K c (new)
Kc. Whereas the new generation of anti- cancer medication and sometimes even the more common and regular anti- cancer therapies are currently extremely expensive, populations at risk of poverty, in particular women and (illegal) immigrants, should get full and affordable access to these facilities;
Amendment 28 #
2009/2103(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Considers that early detection procedures and techniques should be researched more thoroughly before being widely applied in order to guarantee that their use and application is safe and evidence-based, and that it is therefore necessary that this research should lead to unambiguous and evidence-based recommendations and guidelines;
Amendment 57 #
2009/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls for priority attention of bio- monitoring research to the most important sources of exposure to carcinogenic substances, in particular: the traffic, the emissions from industry, the quality of the air in the large cities, and the emanations and surface waters in the vicinity of waste disposal.
Amendment 64 #
2009/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Points out the need for large-scale research programmes to develop alternatives for harmful substances that are not carcinogens. Innovation should be encouraged and should lead to a phasing- out of all the harmful substances that accumulate in the human body or in the environment, which cause cancer or mutagenic effects. In the long term, those substances should be replaced on the market.
Amendment 65 #
2009/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Considers that early detection procedures and techniques should be researched more thoroughly before being widely applied in order to guarantee that their use and application is safe and evidence-based; therefore, it is necessary that this research leads to unambiguous and evidence-based recommendations and guidelines;
Amendment 68 #
2009/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls for the need to tackling the environmental-health related problems which have impacts on the development of specific types of cancer in accordance to what has been defined under the European Environment and Health Action Plan 2004-2010, namely through the assessment of the subsequent national Environmental and Health Action Plans and through the cooperation between Member States on the results achieved throughout the process, in order to guarantee that the results obtained in each country may help to fed European intervention in this domain.
Amendment 557 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1.4 – paragraph 2 – point 2
Annex IV – point 1.4 – paragraph 2 – point 2
(2) results are adequate for the purpose of classification and labelling and/or risk assessment; and
Amendment 560 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1.5 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex IV – point 1.5 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– be adequate for the purpose of classification and labelling and/or risk assessment,
Amendment 569 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – introduction – point 4
Annex VI – introduction – point 4
Amendment 571 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – evaluation – point 14
Annex VI – evaluation – point 14
14. A risk assessment on the active substance present in the biocidal product shall always be carried out. If there are, in addition, any substances of concern present in the biocidal product then a risk assessment shall be carried oull available data shall be included in the dossier for authorisation of a biocidal product for each of these. The risk assessmentdata shall cover the proposed normal use of the biocidal product together with a realistic worst-case scenario including any relevant production and disposal issue either of the biocidal product itself or any material treated with it.
Amendment 575 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – evaluation – point 47
Annex VI – evaluation – point 47
47. Data shall be submitted to and evaluated by the competent authorities to assess whether the biocidal product does not cause unnecessary suffering and pain in its effect on target vertebrates. This shall include an evaluation of the mechanism by which the effect is obtained and the observed effects on the behaviour and health of the target vertebrates; where the intended effect is to kill the target vertebrate the time necessary to obtain the death of the target vertebrate and the conditions under which death occurs shall be evaluated. These findings shall for each authorised biocidal product be made publicly available on the Agency website.
Amendment 2 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- Having regard the council meeting of 4th December 2008, where the EU Ministers of Environment have confirmed (paragraph 16 and 17) the possibility of restrictive and prohibitive measures regarding the cultivation of GMOs, based on the Precautionary Principle, in areas with specific agronomical and environmental characteristics, including isolated/remote islands,
Amendment 8 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas it is necessary to ensure that, as laid down in the EC legal framework on GMOs, scientific risk assessment associated with cultivating GM crops takes account of the environmental effects including long-term effects as well as specific characteristics of the ecosystems/environment and geographical areas hosting such crops,
Amendment 11 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 17 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. Whereas a little fewer than 3028 GMO products are currently authorised in the EU, directly or as derived products - cotton, maize, oilseed rape, biomass, soybean, sugar beet - almost exclusively for import; whereas the EU has authorised less GM crops than the US and Canada but more than China, Argentina, Brazil and India,
Amendment 36 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. Whereas GMOs, notably their cultivation, give rise to discussion and questions within society as well as among the scientific community; whereas GMOs are often perceived by society in a very emotional way not necessarily based on scientific ground regarding the possible impacts of GM crops on health, the environment and ecosystems,
Amendment 52 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas Member States should work more closely with each other on the issue of GMOs; whereas Member States should address this issue in a practical and rational way rather than, but also in a political way,
Amendment 55 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. Whereas the cultivation of GMOs leads to changes in agricultural practices,
Amendment 73 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to increase transparency at European level and national level, especially regarding the environment and health dimensions, in order to improve citizens' confideknowledge conce rning the authorisation procedure;
Amendment 74 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 88 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that Commission decisions for GMO authorisations are exclusively based on EFSA's opinions despite the clear distinction Directive 2001/18 makes between the role of a risk manager (European Commission and Council) and a risk assessor (European Food Safety Authority);
Amendment 89 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 92 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need for further harmoniszation of practices and methods of assessing the environmental risks of GMOs, especially as, under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, the environmental evaluation is not centralised but delegated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to a Member Statewhile ensuring that each GM crop should be analysed on a case-by-case basis taking account of the characteristics of ecosystems/environments and of the specific geographical areas in which GM crops may be cultivated in accordance with existing legislation;
Amendment 102 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the need to further develop environmental risk assessment, in particular regarding the impact on non- target species, the potential long-term effects as well as the potential consequences of the changes in the use of herbicides caused by herbicide-tolerant genetically modified plants; underlines that the environmental risk assessment shall cover all nine EU biogeographical regions defined in the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 106 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to ensure coherence between risk assessments of GM crops which produce active substances covered by directive 91/414/EEC and those of the corresponding plant protection products;
Amendment 127 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recognizes that current practice in the risk assessments do not specifically address the EU biogeographic regions, urges the Commission to ensure that the new guidelines guarantee case-by-case examination of the environmental impacts of GMOs on all biogeographic regions of the EU,
Amendment 130 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Urges the Commission to ensure that EFSA fulfils its legal requirement to address differences in scientific opinions and to acknowledge uncertainties, as stated in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002;
Amendment 136 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Underlines that environmental risk assessments need to be carried out and/or reviewed by experts with the necessary environmental and ecological expertise to do such studies; calls on the Commission to involve the European Environmental Agency (EEA) in the GMO risk assessment procedures concerning cultivation applications in order for the EEA to provide the necessary environmental expertise;
Amendment 140 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the importance of taking into account socio-economic considerations into the risk management process, such as potential benefits or disadvantages for farmers, for consumers, for the society in general, for European agriculture and for the different economic sectors (such as food);over the medium and long term.
Amendment 143 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Recognises that the cultivation of GM crops leads to several adverse socio- economic effects such as changes in agricultural practices, impacts on social networks, loss of traditional farming knowledge, costs to prevent contamination and thus these “legitimate factors” that must be considered during the authorisation of GMOs;
Amendment 165 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that it is important that the information on GMOs given to the general public explains all possible consequences of GMO crops such as, for example, but not only, the market dominance of GMO producers and GMO crops’ contribution to the loss of biodiversity;
Amendment 167 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Transparency and information flows must be granted also to independent experts, which will be able to use this information to check GMOs independently;
Amendment 172 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that from 2007 until 2008 the area in the EU under GM cultivation dropped and that in 20058 the total area of genetically modified maize cultivated in the EU represented around 55 000 hectares and that, in 2008, it accounted for more than 100 000 hectares, representing 1,19 % of the total area of maize cultivation in the EU; notes that the only genetically modified plant cultivated in the EU today is maize MON810;
Amendment 178 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that coexistence rules should set clear provisions regarding liability that should be upheld by the Member States;
Amendment 182 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on member states and the Commission to put in place legally binding strict liability legislation that covers cases of GMO contamination and other negative effects, to ensure that the polluter pays;
Amendment 189 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is deeply concerned that no specific labelling thresholds for the presence of genetically modified seeds in conventional seeds have been established; considers positively the proposal that genetically modified DNA to be used as the unit of measure for adventitious presence throughout the agricultural chain from seed to food and feed, to ensure consistency and to avoid litigation among stakeholders;
Amendment 193 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes the view that those thresholds should be set at the lowest possible level, preferably at zero level. If the minimal "symptomatic" presence of GMOs in the crops of traditional seeds will be allowed, this will mean that authentic traditional seeds will be lost and in this way, we do not prevent the contamination of traditional seeds and wild related to genetically modified plants species, in the long-term. The range of contamination from GMOs in natural (non-GMOs) cultivations and wildlife can even extend up to 23 km;
Amendment 196 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes the view that those thresholds should be set at the lowest possible level in order to guarantee freedom of choice to producers and consumers of conventional, organic and GM products;
Amendment 201 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Recognises that establishing thresholds for GM contamination of seeds higher than detection limit would lead to an uncontrollable and untraceable spread of GMOs, recognises that even a minimal level of contamination of conventional seed stocks would make GMO-free agriculture impossible and would condemn conventional and organic producers with unjustifiably high social and economic costs;
Amendment 205 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Underlines the need to take full account of the specific regional and local characteristics of the Member States, particularly ecosystems / environments and specific geographical areas of particular value in terms of biodiversity and particular agricultural practices;
Amendment 208 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that GMO-free zones can also be set up by means of a voluntary agreement between all operators concerned in a determined area; . It should be taken into consideration that the Republic of Cyprus, due to its island geography and its limited area space, the multi-fracturedness of agricultural land characteristics that constitute impossible any cultivation of GMOs not to infect the flora of the island in general is seeking to declare the Republic of Cyprus into a GMO free zone.
Amendment 212 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that GMO-free zones can also be set up by means of a voluntary agreement which could be tacit between all operators concerned in a determined area;
Amendment 219 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses that, in addition to those possibilities, Member States must be allowed the right to prohibit completely the cultivation of GMOs in restricted geographical areas, for instance in sites belonging to the Natura 2000 network, in areas that have been designated as nature reserves by the Member States and in areas where honey is produced or where there are clearly large populations of bees;
Amendment 221 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses that, in addition to those possibilities, Member States must be allowedhave the right to prohibit completely the cultivation of GMOs; in restricted geographical areas,sensitive ecosystems for instance in sitesthose belonging to the NaturaATURA 2000 network; 1 Judgment of 23 September 2003 in Case C-192/01, Commission/Denmark, ECR 2003, p. I-9693; judgment of 7 September 2004 in Case C-127/02, Landelijke Vereniging tot Behoud van de Waddenzee and Nederlandse Vereniging tot Bescherming van Vogels / Staatssecretaris van Landbouw, Natuurbeheer en Visserij, ECR 2004, p. I-7405., as well as in areas with special agronomical and environmental characteristics also including small isolated/remote islands;
Amendment 227 #
2008/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Points out that according to current legislation each authorisation must specify what the GMO can be used for and in which biogeographical zones it may be released;
Amendment 72 #
2008/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to propose reviews of all relevant legislation by the end of 2009 to fully implement the principle "no data, no market" by demanding test-based assessment and approval of materials in near-market-use stage for all applications of nanomaterials in consumer products or in products leading to discharges to the environment;
Amendment 75 #
2008/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to create an inventory of the types and uses of nanomaterials before and after their placing on the EU market and make it publicly available;
Amendment 91 #
2008/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to prioritise funding and research on environmental and human health aspects of nanomaterials;
Amendment 96 #
2008/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Amendment 21 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the Commission does not indicate the reasons for water scarcity and that, while it makes a number of excellent water saving recommendations, the proposed measures do not offer a lasting solution to the problem of diminished water reserves;
Amendment 32 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses above all that water is a natural heritage to be shared by all and that increased water costs in monetary terms can neither be the cornerstone of the 'user pays' principle nor provide a lasting solution to the problem of increasing water scarcity and drought, even where increased costs are based on economic analysis; takes the view furthermore that proposed increases in the cost of water fail to meet the millennium goals, including access for all to drinkable water and less poverty;
Amendment 33 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that all sources of pollution contribute to water scarcity, which means that it is urgently necessary to create throughout the European Union an accurate and efficient system for monitoring the use of pollutants, in particular pesticides and other industrially produced pollutant substances; in this connection it is necessary to adopt the principle that it is the polluter and not the consumer who pays;
Amendment 84 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Points out that nuclear energy generation requires large quantities of water and is, for this and other reasons, undesirable;
Amendment 85 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Indicates that the production of biofuels requires large quantities of water and is, for this and other reasons, undesirable;
Amendment 86 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Observes that there is a direct connection between intensive agriculture and excessive use of water; recommends that the European Union promote alternative and sustainable forms of agriculture and proposes specific measures to this end;
Amendment 106 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Observes that in order to guarantee the fair distribution of water, water management must be the responsibility of a public utility;
Amendment 191 #
2008/0240(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 - paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 - paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to the re- use of spare parts recovered from EEE put on the market before 1 July 2006 in equipment placed on the market before 1 July 2016, under the condition that re- use takes place in auditable closed loop business to business return systems, and that re-use of parts is notified to the consumer.
Amendment 60 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Risks however are associated with the use of organs in transplantation. The extensive therapeutic use of human organs for transplantation demands that their quality and safety should be such as to minimise any risks associated with the transmission of diseases. Well-organised national transplant systems and use of the best available expertise, technology and innovative medical treatment can significantly reduce the associated risks of transplanted organs for patients.
Amendment 76 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) This Directive should respect the fundamo ensure the quality and safety of organs for transplantation, organ transplantation programmes should be founded on the principles of voluntary and unpaid donation. This is an essential rights and observeaspect, since the violation of these principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union11. In lmight be associated with unacceptable risks and poor outcomes for recipients and living donors. When donation is not voluntary and/or provides for financial gain, the quality of the process of donation cannot be fully guaranteed, since with that charter and to take account of, as appropriate the Convention on human rights and biomedicine12 , organ transplantation programmes should bimproving the quality of life or saving the life of a person is not the main and/or the sole objective to be achieved. Even if the process is developed in accordance with appropriate quality standards, the clinical history obtained either from the potential living donor or the relatives of the potential deceased donor might not be accurate enough in terms of those conditions and/or diseases which are potentially transmissible from donors to recipients when donors are seeking financial gain or are subjected to any kind of coercion. This would imply a safety problem for potential recipients since the team would have a limited capability for performing an appropriate risk analysis. This Directive should respect the founded on the principles of voluntary and unpaid donation, altruism of the donor and solidarity between donor and recipient while ensuring anonymity of the deceased donor and the recipient(s)amental rights and observe the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In line with that Charter it should also take account of, as appropriate, the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine and the Revised World Health Organisation Guiding Principles on Human Cell, Tissue and Organ Transplantation.
Amendment 80 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) As a general principle, the identity of the recipient(s) should not be disclosed to the donor or his/her family or vice versa, without prejudice to legislation in force in Member States which under specific conditions might allow such information to be made available to donor or donors' families and organ recipients, with the consent of both parties.
Amendment 82 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Article 8 of Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data13 prohibits in principle the processing of data concerning health. Limited exemptions to this prohibition principle are laid down. Directive 95/46/EC also requires the controller to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction or accidental loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access and against all other unlawful forms of processing. In line with that Directive, strict confidentiality rules and security measures should be in place for the protection of the donors’ and the recipients’ personal data. Moreover, the competent authority may also consult the national Data Protection Authority in relation to developing a framework for the transfer of data concerning organs to and from third countries.
Amendment 91 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) 'competent authority' means one or more than one non-profit authority, body, organisation and/or institution responsible for implementing the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 94 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point c
Article 3 – point c
(c) "donor" means every human source of organs, whether living or deceased person who donates one or several organs, whether the donation occurred during that person's lifetime or after death;
Amendment 113 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Amendment 128 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) establish the qualifications required by thor competencies required for the healthcare personnel involved at all stages of the chain from donation to transplantation or disposal, and develop specific training programmes for such personnel in accordance with recognised international standards.
Amendment 146 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure the implementation of a donor identification system that can identify each donation and each of the organs associated with it. Member States shall ensure that this donor identification system are designed and selected in accordance with the aim of collecting, processing or using no personal data or as little personal data as possible. In particular, use is to be made of the possibilities for pseudonymisation or rendering individuals anonymoue confidentiality of patient data is respected in accordance with national rules.
Amendment 147 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that there is a reporting system in place to report, investigate, register and transmit relevant and necessary information concerning serious adverse events and reactions that may influence the quality and safety of human organs and which may be attributed to the testing, characterisation, procurement, testing,preservation and transport of organs, as well as any serious adverse reaction observed during or after transplantation which may be connected to those activities.
Amendment 158 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
In order to meet the quality and safety requirements laid down in this Directive, Member States shall endeavour to obtain all necessary information from living donors and to provide them with the information which they need to understand the consequences of donation. In the case of deceased donation, Member States shall endeavour to obtain such information from relatives or other persons authorizing donation. Member States shall also make all parties from whom information is requested aware of the importance of the swift transmission of such information.
Amendment 165 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Donors may receive compensation, which shall be strictly limited to making good the expense and inconvenience involved in the donation. In such cases, Member States shall define the conditions under which compensation may be granted.
Amendment 170 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that the fundamental right to protection of personal data is fully and effectively protected in all organ donation and transplantation activities, in conformity with Community provisions on the protection of personal data, such as Directive 95/46/EC, and in particular Articles 8 (3), 16, 17 and 28 (2) of that Directive.
Amendment 179 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Member States shall designate the competent authority, or authorities (hereafter competent authority), responsible for implementing the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 181 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) put in place and keep updated a national quality programmeframework for quality and safety in accordance with Article 4;
Amendment 183 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(aa) Each Member State may delegate, or may allow a Competent Authority to delegate, part or all of the tasks assigned to it under this Directive to another body which is deemed appropriate under national provisions. Such a body may also assist a Competent Authority in carrying out its functions.
Amendment 200 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a This Directive shall not prevent a Member State from maintaining or introducing more stringent protective measures, provided that they comply with the provisions of the Treaty.
Amendment 202 #
2008/0238(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.
Amendment 185 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
(3) the development, manufacture or testing of the quality, effectiveness and safety of drugs, food- and feed-stuffs and other substances or productmedicinal or veterinary products and devices having either of the aims referred to in point (2);
Amendment 186 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) the development, manufacture or testing of the quality, effectiveness and safety of substances or products, other than those referred to in point (3), having either of the aims referred to in point (2);
Amendment 212 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall, within 12 months after the entry into force of this Directive, set up a high-level Committee, which shall include representatives of all stakeholders, to review the use of non- human primates and define replacement strategies. The Committee shall issue recommendations and report annually to the European Parliament and the Council on its activities.
Amendment 224 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Amendment 293 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission mayshall undertake controls of the infrastructure and operation of national inspections in Member States. To that end, the Commission shall set up a system to monitor each Member State’s inspections and enforcement of this Directive on average every three years, to ensure harmonised practices for the use and care of animals used or intended to be used in scientific procedures.
Amendment 355 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 43 – paragraph 1
Article 43 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the decision to grant an authorisation is taken and communicated to the user establishment at the latest within 360 days from the submission of the application. Should the Member State fail to take a decision within that period, the authorisation shall be deemed to have been granted, where the project concerned involves only procedures classified as "up to mild" and non-human primates are not used. In all other cases, no such presumption shall apply.
Amendment 362 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, in exceptional circumstances and where the project is non-routine, multi-disciplinary and innovative, the decision to grant an authorisation shall be taken and communicated to the user establishment within 690 days from the submission of the application.
Amendment 366 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45
Article 45
The Commission and Member States shall contribute to the development and, financially and otherwise, to the development and, where appropriate, scientific validation of alternative approaches that couldintended to provide the same or higher level of information as that obtained in procedures using animals but that do not involve the use of animals or use fewer animals or that entail less painful procedures and shall take such other steps as they consider appropriate to encourage research in this field.
Amendment 369 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 a (new)
Article 45 a (new)
Article 45a European Centre for Validation of Alternative Methods 1) The Commission shall, 12 months after the entry into force of this Directive, review and strengthen the role of the European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods to facilitate the development and use of alternatives to animal procedures. The Centre referred to in paragraph 1 shall cooperate with the National Reference Centres for Alternative Methods described in Article 46 in order to: 1) develop a strategy for the implementation of the replacement, reduction and refinement approach; 2) identify what is required in order to carry out research into alternative procedures; 3) provide advice, guidance and information on replacement, reduction and refinement to competent authorities, the scientific community, the public and relevant stakeholders; 4) coordinate pre-validation and validation studies; 5) in consultation with relevant regulatory bodies, both national and international, identify new alternative methods suitable for validation as well as specific requirements for their validation; 6) facilitate the scientific endorsement and regulatory acceptance of alternatives to animal tests used for regulatory purposes.
Amendment 48 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Forests provide a broad variety of environmental, economic and social benefits including timber and non-timber forest products and environmental services. Justification People are also involved. and local communities’ habitats. Or. nl
Amendment 53 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) It is evident that pressure on natural forest resources and the demand for timber and timber products are often too high and that the Community needs to reduce its impact on forest ecosystems regardless of where their effects occur.
Amendment 54 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Illegal logging is a pervasive problem of major international concern. It poses a significant threat to forests as it contributes to the process of deforestation, which is responsible for about 20% of CO2 emissions, threatens biodiversity, damages indigenous peoples’ habitat and undermines sustainable forest management and development. In addition, it also has social, political and economic implications and threatens local forest-dependent communities and the rights of indigenous peoples.
Amendment 60 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In accordance with the aim of that Communication, namely to ensure that only timber products that have been produced in accordance with the national legislation of the producing country enter the Community, the Community has been negotiating Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) with timber producing countries (partner countries), which put a legally binding obligation on the parties to implement a licensing scheme and to regulate trade in timber and timber products identified in the Agreements. VPAs may be concluded with timber- producing countries only if, in these countries, in addition to protection of the environment, biodiversity and the ecosystem, protection of local forest- dependent communities’ habitats, and the rights of indigenous peoples are also safeguarded in those countries’ national legislation relating to timber harvesting.
Amendment 63 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The efforts made by countries which have concluded FLEGT VPAs with the Community and the principles incorporated in them, in particular with regard to the definition of legally produced timber, should be recognised. It should be also taken into account that under the FLEGT licensing scheme only timber and timber products harvested in accordance with the relevant national legislation are exported into the Community. To that effect, timber products listed in Annexes II and III to Council Regulation (EC) No 2173/2005 of 20 December 2005 on the establishment of a FLEGT licensing scheme for imports of timber into the European Community12, originating in partner countries listed in Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 2173/2005 should be considered to have been legally harvested provided they comply with that Regulation and any implementing provisions. The principles set out in the VPAs, particularly with regard to the definition of ‘legally produced timber’ must include and guarantee sustainable forest management, the maintenance of biodiversity, the protection and rights of local forest-dependent communities, the protection of indigenous peoples and the safeguarding of their rights.
Amendment 67 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In the absence of an internationally agreed definition the legislation of the country where the timber was harvested should be the basis to define what constitutes illegal loggingof illegal logging, timber and timber products from those timber- producing countries must be excluded from the market.
Amendment 70 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
12a. All operators (traders and producers) in the timber and timber product supply chains on the European market must clearly indicate on the products on offer the legal source or supplier from which the timber originates.
Amendment 72 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Forests provide a broad variety of environmental, economic and social benefits including the allocation of timber and non-timber forest products and environmental servicess well as the protection of biodiversity and provision of livelihoods for local people.
Amendment 72 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 74 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Operators placing timber and timber products for the first time on the Community market should exercise due diligence through a system of measures and procedures (due diligence system) to minimisexclude the risk of placing illegally harvested timber and timber products.
Amendment 79 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The timber sector is of major importance for the economy of the Community. Organisations of operators are important elements of the sector as they represent the interests of the latter at a large scale and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders. Organisations also have the expertise and capacity to analyse relevant legislation and facilitate the compliance of members, provided they do not use this competence with a view to dominate on the market. In order to facilitate the implementation of this Regulation and to contribute to the development of good practices it is appropriate to recognise organisations which have developed requirements for the realisation of the due diligence systems. A list of such recognised organisations will be made public and will enable the recognition of the monitoring organisations included therein by all Member States competent authorities.
Amendment 80 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Illegal logging is a pervasive problem of major international concern. It is compounded by institutional and governance deficiencies in the forest sector in a significant number of timber- producing countries. Illegal logging poses a significant threat to forests as it contributes to the process of deforestation and forest degradation, which is responsible for about 20% of CO2 emissions, threatens biodiversity, damages indigenous peoples' habitats and undermines sustainable forest management and development including the commercial viability of operators acting in accordance with applicable legislation. In addition, it also has social, political and economic implications. t also contributes to desertification and steppe- formation processes, increasing soil erosion and exacerbating extreme weather events and flooding. In addition, it also has social, political and economic implications, often undermining progress towards good governance goals, and threatens local forest-dependent communities and the rights of indigenous peoples.
Amendment 81 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) In order to facilitate the implementation of this Regulation and to contribute to the development of good practice, the European Union shall encourage the above-mentioned organisations to cooperate with environmental organisations and human rights organisations to support diligence systems and the monitoring thereof.
Amendment 84 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme1 has identified as a priority activity the examination of the possibility of taking active measures to prevent and combat trade in illegally harvested wood and the continuation of the active participation of the Union and of the Member States in the implementation of global and regional resolutions and agreements on forest-related issues. ________________ 1 OJL 242, 10.9.2002, p.1
Amendment 85 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Taking into account the international character of illegal logging and related trade competent authorities should cooperate between themselves and with environmental organisations, human rights organisations and the administrative authorities of third countries and/or the Commission.
Amendment 91 #
Amendment 92 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
Subject matter Subject matter and objectives This Regulation lays down the obligations of operators who place or make available timber and timber products on the market. Operators shall ensure that only legally harvested timber and timber products are made available on the market. Operators who place timber and timber products on the market shall use a due diligence system. In implementing this Regulation, Member States shall regard as an infringement the placing and the making available on the market of any timber and timber products that have been harvested, taken, sold, traded or possessed in contravention of the applicable legislation, if attempted or committed with intent, recklessly or as a result of serious negligence. The provisions of this Regulation are aimed at: a) supporting and stimulating the implementation of sustainable forest management and creating strong deterrents to the illegal harvesting of timber and timber products; b) contributing to the implementation of applicable legislation, existing and planned international standards, and international commitments, principles and recommendations including those concerning mitigation of climate change, reduction of biodiversity loss, alleviation of poverty, reduction of desertification and the protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples, local and forest-dependent communities.
Amendment 93 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Operators from countries with forests of international ecological importance should have a particular responsibility for the sustainable exploitation of timber.
Amendment 94 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
This Regulation lays down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market with the objective of protecting and conserving the primeval forest and wooded areas, with the ultimate objective of preserving biodiversity and the ecosystem, protecting the climate, and protecting indigenous peoples and local forest-dependent communities and safeguarding their rights. Operators shall ensure that only legally harvested timber and timber products are placed on the market. Operators who place timber and timber products on the market shall use a due diligence system. The provider and the customer of timber and timber products shall both be responsible for ensuring that the products offered or purchased by them meet the requirements set out in this regulation.
Amendment 97 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point a
Article 2 – point a
a) 'timber and timber products' means the timber and timber products set out in the Annex with the exception of timber and timber products which are subject to mandatory sustainability established by Directive (EC) No XX/XX;; criteria
Amendment 104 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point d
Article 2 – point d
(d) 'legally harvested' means harvested in accordance with the applicable legislation in the country of harvest, in so far as that country in its legislation on logging and trade in timber and timber products, also sustainably regulates forest conservation and management, protects indigenous peoples, and local forest-dependent communities, protects their habitat and safeguards their rights;
Amendment 109 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point e
Article 2 – point e
e) 'risk management' means a set of measures and procedures carried out by operators in order to minimisexclude the risk of placing illegally harvested timber and timber products on the market;
Amendment 110 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point f
Article 2 – point f
(f) '‘applicable legislation'’ means the legislation of the country of harvest, whether national, regional or international, regulating forest conservation and management and the harvesting of timber, as well as legnd which relates to the preservation of biological diversity, sustainable forest management, resources use rights and the minimislation on trade in timber or timber products related to forest conservation and management and to the harvesting of timber; f adverse environmental impacts; regulations relating to trade, property tenure, the protection and rights of indigenous peoples and/or local forest- dependent communities, the protection and recognition of their habitat, labour legislation, welfare legislation, taxes, import and export duties, royalties or fees relating to harvesting, transportation and marketing shall also apply in this connection;
Amendment 112 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point h
Article 2 – point h
h) 'monitoring organisation' means a legal entity or a membership-based association or a federation that has the legal capacity to monitor and ensure the application of due diligence systems by the operators certified as making use of such systems. The monitoring organisation must have the necessary expertise and be independent. It must be possible to monitor the administration of the monitoring organisation and its activities in the field.
Amendment 119 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Operators shall exercise due diligence to minimise the risk of placingbe able to ensure that no illegally harvested timber and timber products are placed on the market. To that effect, they shall use a framework of procedures and measures, hereinafter referred to as a 'due diligence system'.
Amendment 131 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 –point b – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 –point b – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The placing and making available on the market of timber and timber products from conflict areas should be considered by the operators as high risk under this Regulation.
Amendment 132 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The placing and making available on the market of timber and timber products harvested in contravention of land tenure and the resource users rights of indigenous people shall be prohibited. Where legal proceedings are pending, operators shall suspend sourcing timber and timber products from those areas.
Amendment 138 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall also lay down criteria to assess whether there is a risk that timber and timber products placed on the market have been derived from timber that has been harvested taking no or insufficient account of environmental protection, the conservation of biodiversity and the ecosystem, protection of the habitats of local communities, the protection of forest-dependent communities, and the protection and rights of indigenous peoples.
Amendment 140 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Individual Member States may not be prevented, with regard to access to the market of timber and timber products, from setting higher requirements for the harvesting and origin of timber than laid down in this regulation, in respect of sustainability, protection of the environment, the conservation of biodiversity and the ecosystem, the protection of local communities’ habitats, the protection of forest-dependent communities, the protection and rights of indigenous peoples and human rights.
Amendment 143 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Labelling Member States shall ensure that within two years of the entry into force of this Regulation all timber and timber products placed and made available on the market are labelled in accordance with the provisions of Article 3.
Amendment 144 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 b (new)
Article 4 b (new)
Amendment 156 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) it takes appropriate disciplinary measures against any certified operator who fails to comply with the due diligence system of the monitoring organisation. Options shall include withdrawal of the certificate and exclusion from the market.
Amendment 158 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
It shall apply as from ...*. However, Articles 5(23(1), 6(1), 7(7) and 7(8) shall apply as from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. ______________ * OJ: please insert date: 3012 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 187 #
2008/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a Importing companies that make timber available on the European market must also include in their annual reports the environmental effects and social consequences of their (international) operation and of the harvesting and transport of the timber. This relates in particular to the environmental effects and social consequences in the area where the timber is harvested and in the timber- producing country.
Amendment 28 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted two opinions on the welfare aspects of the main systems of stunning and killing of certain species of animals, namely on the Welfare aspects of the main systems of stunning and killing the main commercial species of animals, in 2004 and on the welfare aspects of the main systems of stunning and killing applied to commercially farmed deer, goats, rabbits, ostriches, ducks, geese and quail, in 2006. In 2001 the Scientific Committee on the Animal Health and Animal Welfare (SCAHAW) adopted a report on The Welfare of Animals Kept for Fur Production which included a review of the killing methods used in fur factory farms. Community legislation in this area should be updated to take into account those scientific opinions. Recommendations to phase out the use of carbon dioxide for pigs and poultry, as well as to phase out the use of waterbath stunners for poultry were not included in the proposal because the impact assessment revealed that they were not economically viable at present in the EU. Furthermore other recommendations should not be part of this Regulation because they refer to technical parameters that should be part of implementing measures or codes of good practices. Recommendations on farm fish were not included in the proposal because there was a need for further scientific opinion and economic evaluation in this field.
Amendment 31 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Depending on how they are used during the slaughtering or killing process, some stunning methods can lead to death while avoiding pain and minimising distress or suffering for the animals. Consequently, it is not necessary to make a distinction between reversible and non- reversible methods of stunning.
Amendment 33 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Personnel with several years of experience may be presumed to have a certain level of expertise. A transitional period of no more than one year regarding the certificate of competence requirements should therefore be provided for in this Regulation with regards to such personnel.
Amendment 35 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Guidelines are necessary to provide operators and the competent authorities with specific information on the construction, layout and equipment of slaughterhouses and fur factory farms in order to ensure a high level of protection for animals, while maintaining a level playing field for operators. It is therefore necessary that the Community authorises the Commission for adopting such guidelines.
Amendment 36 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Science and technical progress are regularly made with regard to the handling and restraining of animals at slaughterhouses and fur factory farms. It is therefore important that the Community authorises the Commission for amending the requirements applicable to the handling and restraining of animals before slaughterkilling while keeping a uniform and high level of protection for animals.
Amendment 37 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Guidelines are necessary to provide operators and competent authorities with specific information on the handling and restraining of animals before slaughterkilling in order to ensure a high level of protection for the animals, while maintaining a level playing field for operators. It is therefore necessary that the Community authorises the Commission for adopting such guidelines.
Amendment 41 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point m
Article 2 – point m
(m) “fur animals” means animals of the mammal species primarily reared for the production of fur such as minks, polecats, foxes, raccoons, coypuraccoon dogs, coypu, rabbits and chinchillas;
Amendment 46 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) the killing of fur animals The adoption of this amendment requires the deletion of Art. 7(3) of the Commission proposal.
Amendment 47 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the maximum throughput for each slaughter line and fur factory farm;
Amendment 51 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Operators of fur farms shall notify the competent authority in advance when animals are to be killed to enable monitoring to take place.
Amendment 54 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Until 31 December 2018, Article 11(1) shall only apply to new slaughterhouses or for any new construction, or layout or equipment covered by the rules set out in Annex II, which have not entered into operation before the date of [application/entry into force] of this Regulation.
Amendment 55 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Until 31 December 2014, Member States may provide for certificates of competence, as referred to in Article 18, to be issued withoutfollowing a simplified examination to persons demonstrating relevant uninterrupted professional experience of at least [ten] years.
Amendment 56 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall by 1 January 2013 submit a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and the Council on increasing the use of mobile slaughterhouses within the Community, ensuring that all precautions are taken in those mobile units not to compromise animal welfare.
Amendment 57 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 2 – row 2
Annex I – table 2 – row 2
No Name Description Category of animals Key parameters Specific requirements of Chapter II of this Annex 2 Head-to- Exposure of the body to a current generating at the All species except lambs , Minimum current (A or mA). Point 3. Back same time a generalised epileptic form on the EEG or piglets of less than Minimum voltage (V). electrical (stunning) and the fibrillation or the stopping of the 5 kg live weight and , cattle, Maximum frequency (Hz). Point 4 for foxes and killing heart (killing). cattle. and fur animals. Minimum time of exposure. chinchillas. Frequency of calibration of the equipment Optimisation of the current flow. Prevention of electrical shocks before stunning.
Amendment 58 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – chapter II – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.2 and 4.3
Annex I – chapter II – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.2 and 4.3
Amendment 59 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – chapter II – paragraph 8
Annex I – chapter II – paragraph 8
Amendment 60 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – chapter II – paragraph 9
Annex I – chapter II – paragraph 9
Amendment 62 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1.5 – point c a (new)
Annex III – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1.5 – point c a (new)
(ca) lactating dairy animals must be killed in a mobile slaughterhouse within 12 hours.
Amendment 35 #
2008/0160(COD)
Having regard to the resolution of the European Parliament of 12 October 2006 on a Community Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006 – 20101, which, under point 68 calls on the Commission to propose a total import ban on seal products, 1 OJ C 308 E, 16.12.2006, p. 24.
Amendment 36 #
2008/0160(COD)
Having regard to the declaration of the European Parliament of 6 September 2006 on banning seal products in the European Union2, 2 OJ C 306 E, 15.12.2006, p. 194.
Amendment 37 #
2008/0160(COD)
Having regard to Recommendation 1776 on seal hunting adopted on 17th November 2006 by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, which urged its Member States to: a) ban all cruel hunting methods which do not guarantee the instantaneous death, without suffering, of the animals, prohibiting the stunning of animals with instruments such as hakapiks, bludgeons and guns; and b) promote initiatives aimed at prohibiting trade in seal products,
Amendment 39 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The hunting of seals has led to expressions of serious concerns by members of the public, governments as well as the European Parliament sensitive to animal welfare considerations since there are indications that seals may not be killed and skinned without causing avoidable pain, distress and other forms of suffering. The European Food Safety Authority concludis irrefutable evidence that seals killed, in its scientific opinion on the Animal Welfare aspects of the killing and skinning of seals, that it is possible to kill seals rapidly and effectively without causing them avoidablecommercial seal hunts consistently suffer pain or, distress, whilst also reporting that in practice, effective and humane killing does not always happen and other forms of suffering.
Amendment 40 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In response to the concern about the animal welfare aspects of the killing and skinning of seals, several Member States, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Slovenia, as well as, internationally, Croatia, Mexico, Panama, Switzerland and the USA, have adopted or intend to adopt legislation regulating trade in seal products, largely on the basis of ethical considerations related to animal welfare, by prohibiting their import, and production, while no restrictions are placed on the trade in these products in other Member States.
Amendment 42 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To eliminate the present fragmentation of the internal market, there is a need to provide for harmonised rules while taking into account animal welfare considerations. A ban on placing seal products on the market is appropriate to that effect. It is also appropriate, however, to provide for a limited derogation from the general ban on the placing on the market and the import into, or export from, the Community of seal products, for products obtained from seal hunts conducted by Inuit communities, that are traded as a part of a non-commercial exchange between Inuit communities for cultural, educational and/or ceremonial purposes.
Amendment 43 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The various prohibitions provided for by this Regulation should respond to the animal welfare concerns expressed by members of the public as to the placing on the Community market, including further to imports from third countries, of seal products obtained from seals that might not have been killed and skinned without causing avoidable pain, distress and other forms of suffering.
Amendment 45 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 47 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 50 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The fundamental economic and social interests of Inuit communities traditionally engaged in the hunting of seals as a means to ensure their subsistence shouldwill not be adversely affected. The hunt is an integrated part of the culture and the identity of the members of the Inuit society. It represents a source of income and contributes to the subsistence of the hunter. Therefore, s by this Regulation because subsistence hunting involves personal or family consumption only (and therefore not Community trade). Seal products deriving from hunts traditionally conducted by Inuit communities and which contribute to their subsistenceenter the EU market only for cultural exchange purposes such as education or ceremony should not be covered by the prohibitions provided for in this Regulation.
Amendment 55 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Appropriate requirements should be provided for ensuring that derogations to trade prohibitions can be properly enforced under this Regulation. To that effect, provisions should be made relating to certification schemes as well as on labelling and marking. Certification schemes should ensure that seal products are certified as coming from seals which have been killed and skinned in accordance with the appropriate requirements, which are effectively enforced, and whose object is to ensure that seals are killed and skinned without causing avoidable pain, distress and any other form of sufferingthe exception for cultural exchange of Inuit seal products can be properly enforced under this Regulation.
Amendment 56 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 58 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
This Regulation establishes harmonised rules concerning the placing on the market and the import in, transit through, or export from, the European Community of seal products. In order to satisfy the moral concerns which Community citizens have about the inhumanity, which is unavoidable in the hunting of seals, only products derived from the hunting of seals by Inuit communities may be traded as part of non-commercial exchanges between Inuit communities for cultural, educational, and/or ceremonial purposes.
Amendment 61 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
1. 'seal' means specimens of Pinnipeds belonging to the species listed in Annex I;
Amendment 62 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2
Article 2 – point 2
2. 'seal product' means all products, either processed or unprocessed, deriving or obtained from seals, including meat, oil, blubber, organs, and raw fur skins and fur skins, tanned or dressed, including fur skins assembled in plates, crosses and similar forms as well as articles made from seal fur skins; , with the exception of seal products derived from hunts conducted by Inuit communities that are traded as part of a non-commercial exchange between Inuit communities for cultural, educational, and/or ceremonial purposes;
Amendment 63 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 4
Article 2 – point 4
4. 'import' means any entry of goods into the customs territory of the Community, with the exception of imports that: (i) are of an occasional nature, and (ii) consist exclusively of goods for the personal use of the travellers or their families; the nature and quantity of such goods should not be such as might indicate that they are being imported for commercial reasons;
Amendment 65 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 7
Article 2 – point 7
Amendment 68 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to seal products resulting from hunts traditionally conducted by Inuit communities andfor seal products which contribute to their subsistence and that are traded as part of non-commercial exchanges between Inuit communities for cultural, educational, and/or ceremonial purposes.
Amendment 70 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Amendment 73 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 76 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
Article 6
Amendment 79 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7
Article 7
Amendment 82 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8
Article 8
Amendment 86 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall send, within two years of the entry into force of this Regulation and thereafter every fivthree years to, send the Commission a report outlining the actions taken to enforce this Regulation.
Amendment 87 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. On the basis of the reports referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation within twelve months of the end of the five-yeareach reporting period concerned.
Amendment 89 #
2008/0160(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Articles 3 and 4 shall apply 6 months after the date of entry into force of the Regulation unless the implementing measures referred to in Articles 3(3), 5(5), 6(2) and 7(2) are not in force on that date, in which case they shall apply on the day following the entry into force of those implementing measures.
Amendment 92 #
Amendment 94 #
Amendment 43 #
Amendment 46 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Title
Title
PROPOSAL FOR A DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the application of patients' rights in cross-border healthcarecross-border patient mobility and patients' rights
Amendment 49 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 9542, 152 and 308 thereof,
Amendment 54 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Notwithstanding this directive, Member States themselves retain responsibility for providing safe, high- quality, efficient and quantitatively sufficient health care to the citizens within their territory. Member States must on no account dismantle health care because it is also available in other Member States. Moreover, this Directive must not have the result of encouraging patients in any way whatsoever to go to another Member State to obtain health care.
Amendment 56 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 57 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Given that that the conditions for recourse to Article 95 of the Treaty as a legal basis are not fulfilled, the Community legislature shall rely on thise same legal basis even when public health protection is a decisive factor in the choices made; in this respectas Regulation 883/2004/EC on the coordination of social security systems, and should also take Article 95(3)152 of the Treaty explicitly requires that, in achieving harmonisation, ainto account. A high level of protection of human health should be guaranteed taking account in particular of any new development based on scientific facts.
Amendment 66 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 68 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) This directive aims to establish a general framework forcomplement Regulation 1408/71 and its successor Regulation 883/2004 with regard to the provision of safe, high quality and efficient cross-border healthcare in the Community and to ensure patients mobility and freedom to provide healthcarethe application of patients' rights in the framework of patients mobility and a high level of protection of health, whilst fully respecting the responsibilities of the Member States for the definition of social security benefits related to health and the organisation and delivery of healthcare and medical care and social security benefits in particular for sickness.
Amendment 79 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) For the purpose of this Directive, the concept of "cross-border healthcare" covers the following modes of supply of healthcare: - Uonly the use of healthcare abroad (i.e.: a patient moving of his/her own accord to a healthcare provider in another Member State for treatment); this is what is referred to as 'patient mobility'; - Cross-border provision of healthcare (i.e.: delivery of service from the territory of one Member State into the territory of another); such as telemedicine services, remote diagnosis and prescription, laboratory services; - Permanent presence of a healthcare provider (i.e.: establishment of a healthcare provider in another Member State); and, - Temporary presence of persons (i.e.: mobility of health professionals, for example moving temporarily to the Member State of the patient to provide services).
Amendment 80 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) For the purpose of this Directive, the concept of "cross-border healthcare" covers the following modes of supply of healthcare: - Use of healthcare abroad (i.e.: a patient moving to a healthcare provider in another Member State for treatment); this is what is referred to as 'patient mobility'; - Cross-border provision of healthcare (i.e.: delivery of service from the territory of one Member State into the territory of another); such as telemedicine services, remote diagnosis and prescription, laboratory services; - Permanent presence of a healthcare provider (i.e.: establishment of a healthcare provider in another Member State); and, - Temporary presence of persons (i.e.: mobility of health professionals, for example moving temporarily to the Member State of the patient to provide services).
Amendment 85 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Furthermore, for the purpose of this Directive, the concept of "cross-border healthcare" covers Emergency Medical Services, which handle the calls to the European emergency number 112 and treat victims of accidents and mass emergencies, especially in border areas.
Amendment 96 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Notwithstanding this Directive, Member States themselves retain responsibility for providing safe, high- quality, efficient and quantitatively sufficient health care to citizens within their territory. On no account may Member States dismantle health care because it is also available in other Member States. Moreover, this Directive must not have the result of encouraging patients in any way whatsoever to go to another Member State to obtain health care.
Amendment 98 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 100 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) This Directive aims to establish rules for facilitatingcomplement Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 with regard to the access to safe and high- quality cross- border healthcare in the Union and to ensure patient mobility in accordance with the principles established by the Court of Justice and to promote cooperation on healthcare between Member Statesthe application of patients' rights in the context of patient mobility, whilst fully respecting the responsibilities of the Member States for the definition of social security benefits relating to health and for the organisation and delivery of healthcare and medical care and social security benefits, in particular for sickness.
Amendment 109 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 110 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 113 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Recital 25
Recital 25
Amendment 114 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Recital 27
Recital 27
Amendment 115 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
Amendment 118 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Recital 32
Recital 32
Amendment 118 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
Amendment 123 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) The Member States should decide on the form and number of their national contact points. Such national contact points may also be incorporated in, or build on, activities of existing information centres provided that it is clearly indicated that they are also national contact points for cross-border healthcare. The national contact points should have appropriate facilities to provide information on the main aspects of cross-border healthcare, including the potential risks involved. The Commission should work together with the Member States in order to facilitate cooperation regarding national contact points for cross-border healthcare, including making relevant information available at Union level. The existence of national contact points should not preclude Member States from establishing other linked contact points at regional or local level, reflecting the specific organisation of their healthcare system.
Amendment 129 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
Amendment 132 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) This Directive does not provide either for transfer of social security entitlements between Member States or other coordination of social security schemes. The sole objective of the provisions regarding prior authorisation and reimbursement of healthcare provided in another Member State is to enable freedom to provide healthcare for both patients and healthcare providers and to remove unjustified obstacles to that fundamental freedom within the patient's Member State of affiliation. Consequently the Directive fully respects the differences of national health-care systems and the Member States' responsibilities for organisation and delivery of health services and medical care.
Amendment 133 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive provides rules for facilitating theaims at complementing the existing framework on the coordination of social security systems, Regulation EC (No) 883/2004, with a view to application of patients' rights in the context of access to safe and, high- quality cross-border healthcare and promotes cooperation on healthcare between Member States, in full respect of national competencies in organising and delivering healthcareand efficient cross-border healthcare, in full respect of national competencies in organising and delivering healthcare. This Directive establishes a general framework for patients' rights regarding cross-border mobility.
Amendment 135 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Within this general framework Member States themselves retain responsibility for providing safe, high quality, efficient and quantitatively adequate healthcare to citizens on their territory. On no account may Member States dismantle their own health care due to its also being available in other Member States. Moreover, this Directive shall leave the choice of where to obtain healthcare to the patients and shall not have the result of creating policies that encourage patients in any way whatsoever to go to another Member State to obtain healthcare.
Amendment 136 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive shall apply to the provision of healthcare to patients and care of the elderly, regardless of how it is organised, delivered and financed.
Amendment 145 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) patients receive upon request relevant information on the standards and guidelines referred to in paragraph 1, including provisions on supervision and assessment of healthcare providers, and information on which healthcare providers are subject to these standards and guidelines, as well as information on the potential risks of cross-border healthcare;
Amendment 149 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) there are transparent complaints procedures and mechanisms for patients to seek remedies, which are free of charge and in accordance with the legislation of the Member State of treatment if they become aware of or suffer harm arising from the healthcare they receive;
Amendment 149 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The evidence available indicates that the application of free movement principles regarding use of healthcare in another Member State within the limits of the cover guaranteed by the statutory sickness insurance scheme of the Member State of affiliation will not undermine the health systems of the Member States or financial sustainability of their social security systems. However, the Court of Justice has recognised that it cannot be excluded that the possible risk of seriously undermining a social security system's financial balance or the objective of maintaining a balanced medical and hospital service open to all may constitute overriding reasons in the general interest capable of justifying a barrier to the principle of freedom to provide servicesof movement. The Court of Justice has also recognised that the number of hospitals, their geographical distribution, the way in which they are organised and the facilities with which they are provided, and even the nature of the medical services which they are able to offer, are all matters for which planning must be possible. This Directive should provide for a system of prior authorisation for assumption of costs for hospital care received in another Member State, where the following conditions are met : had the treatment been provided on its territory, it would have been assumed by its social security system and the consequent outflow of patients due to the implementation of the directive seriously undermines or is likely to seriously undermine the financial balance of the social security system and/or this outflow of patients seriously undermines, or is likely to seriously undermine the planning and rationalisation carried out in the hospital sector to avoid hospital overcapacity, imbalance in the supply of hospital care and logistical and financial wastage, the maintenance of a balanced medical and hospital service open to all, or the maintenance of treatment capacity or medical competence on the territory of the concerned Member. As the assessment of the precise impact of an expected outflow of patients requires complex assumptions and calculations, the Directive allows for a system of prior authorisation if there is sufficient reason to expect that the social security system will be seriously undermined. This should also cover cases of already existing systems of prior authorisation which are in conformity with conditions laid down in Article 8.
Amendment 151 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) healthcare providers do not deny healthcare to any patient, whether they be a citizen of the same or of another Member State, on account of the socio- economic position of the patient;
Amendment 165 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Realising the potential of the internal market for cCross-border healthcare requires cooperation between providers, purchasers and regulators of different Member States at national, regional or local level in order to ensure safe, high quality and efficient care across borders. This is particularly the case for cooperation in border regions, where cross-border provision of services may be the most efficient way of organising health services for the local populations, but where achieving such cross-border provision on a sustained basis requires cooperation between the health systems of different Member States. Such cooperation may concern joint planning, mutual recognition or adaptation of procedures or standards, interoperability of respective national information and communication technology systems, practical mechanisms to ensure continuity of care or practical facilitating of cross- border provision of healthcare by health professionals on a temporary or occasional basis. Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications stipulates that free provision of services of a temporary or occasional nature, including services provided by health professionals, in another Member State should not, subject to specific provisions of Community law, be restricted for any reason relating to professional qualifications. This Directive should be without prejudice to those provisions of Directive 2005/36/EC.
Amendment 189 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1
Article 1
This Directive establishes a general framework for the provision of safe, high quality and efficient cross-border healthcareaims at complementing the existing framework on the coordination of social security systems (Regulation 1408/71/EC and its successor Regulation 883/2004/EC) with a view to application of patients' rights in the context of the provision of safe, high quality and efficient cross-border healthcare. This Directive establishes a general framework for patients' rights regarding cross-border mobility.
Amendment 193 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1
Article 1
This Directive establishes a general framework for the provision of safe, high quality and efficient cross-borderprovides rules for the access to safe and high quality healthcare in another Member State and establishes cooperation mechanisms on healthcare between Member States, in full respect of national competencies in organising and delivering healthcare.
Amendment 205 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
Within this general framework Member States themselves retain responsibility for providing safe, high quality, efficient and quantitatively sufficient health care to citizens within their territory. On no account may Member States dismantle health care because it is also available in other Member States. This Directive must on no account encourage Member States to dismantle their own health care. Moreover, this Directive must not have the result of encouraging patients in any way whatsoever to go to another Member State to obtain health care.
Amendment 231 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - paragraph 2
Article 3 - paragraph 2
Amendment 258 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 - point (b)
Article 4 - point (b)
(b) "cross-border healthcare" means healthcare provided in a Member State other than that where the patient is an insured person or healthcare provided in a Member State other than that where the healthcare provider resides, is registered or is established;
Amendment 319 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) care providers do not deny health care to any patient, whether they be a citizen of the same or of another Member State, on account of the socio-economic position of the patient;
Amendment 325 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) mechanisms are in place for ensuring that healthcare providers and medical emergency services are able to meet such standards, taking into account international medical science and generally recognised good medical practices;
Amendment 334 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the application of such standards by healthcare providers and medical emergency services in practice is regularly monitored and corrective action is taken when appropriate standards are not met, taking into account progress in medical science and health technology;
Amendment 340 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) healthcare providers provide all relevant information to enable patients to make an informed choice, in particular on availability, quality, safety, prices and outcomes of the healthcare provided and details of their insurance cover or other means of personal or collective protection with regard to professional liability;
Amendment 346 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) patients have athe means of making complaints and arethere are free of charge mechanisms in place to guaranteed remedies and compensation when they suffer harm or become aware of harm caused arising from the healthcare they receive;
Amendment 380 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6
Article 6
1. Subject to the provisions of this Directive, in particular Articles 6, 7, 8 and 9, the Member State of affiliation shall ensure that insured persons travelling to another Member State with the purpose of receiving healthcare there or seeking to receive healthcare provided in another Member State, will not be prevented from receiving healthcare provided in another Member State where the treatment in question is among the benefits provided for by the legislation of the Member State of affiliation to which the insured person is entitled. The Member State of affiliation, in accordance with the same mechanisms provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and its successor Regulation (EC) No 883/2004. 2. Member States shall reimbensurse the costs to the insured person, which would have been paid for by its statutory social security system had the same or similar healthcare been provided in its territory. In any event, it is for the Member State of affiliation to determine the healthcare that is paid for regardless of where it is provided. 2. The costs of healthcare provided in anotherat physicians and service providers which are working as contract partners of their respective national health systems or statutory social security systems are obliged to accept the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and Form E-112 and treat patients showing their EHIC on the same conditions as stipulated by the Regulation on the coordination of social security systems. Member States shall be reimbursed by the Member State of affiliation in accordance with the provisions of this Directive up to the level of costs that would have been assumed had the same or similar healthcare been provided in the Member State of affiliation, without exceeding the actual costs of healthcare receivedoblige service providers to post an EHIC symbol in the lobby of the service provider (in a similar way to credit cards in shops and restaurants) to indicate that the EHIC is accepted there in line with that Regulation. 3. The Member State of affiliation may impose on a patient seeking healthcare provided in another Member State, the same conditions, criteria of eligibility and regulatory and administrative formalities for receiving healthcare and reimbursement of healthcare costs as it would impose if the same or similar healthcare was provided in its territory, in so far as they are neither discriminatory nor an obstacle to freedom of movement of persons. 45. Member States shall have a mechanism for calculation of costs that are to be reimbursed to the insured person by the statutory social security system for healthcare provided in another Member State. This mechanism shall be based on objective, non-discriminatory criteria known in advance and the costs reimbursed according to this mechanism shall be not less than what would have been assumed had the same or similar healthcare been provided in the territory of the Member State of affiliation. 5. Patients travelling to another Member State with the purpose of receiving healthcare therePatients receiving healthcare in Member State other than their Member State of affiliation or seeking to receive healthcare provided in another Member State shall be guaranteed access to their medical records, in conformity with national measures implementing Community provisions on the protection of personal data, in particular Directives 95/46/EC and 2002/58/EC.
Amendment 417 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Members States shall ensure that physicians and service providers which are working as contract partners of their respective national health systems or statutory social security systems are prohibited from treating patients from another Member State on a private basis or demanding upfront cash payments from them, where the patient can prove her or his status as an insured person of the respective statutory social security system of the respective Member State of affiliation by the European health Insurance Card and Form E-112.
Amendment 440 #
Amendment 510 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Member State of affiliation shall ensure that administrative procedures regarding the use of healthcare in another Member State related to any prior authorisation referred to in Article 8(3), reimbursement22(1)(c) and Article 22(2) of Regulation 1408/71, coverage of costs of healthcare incurred in another Member State and other conditions and formalities referred to in Article 6(31), are based on objective, non- discriminatory criteria which are published in advance, and which are necessary and proportionate to the objective to be achieved. In any event, an insured person shall always be granted the authorisation pursuant to Regulations on coordination of social security referred to in Art. 3.1 f) whenever the conditions of Art.22.1 c) and Art. 22.2 of Regulation 1408/71 are met.
Amendment 521 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall specify in advance and in a transparent way the criteria for refusal of the prior authorisation referred to in Article 8(3).
Amendment 63 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Public access to documents is a cornerstone of good administrative practice. A further step is to ensure that the work of the institutions is improved by ensuring access to each other's documents. An interinstitutional agreement should be established in order to increase transparency and accessibility of documents.
Amendment 88 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point a
Article 3 – point a
(a) «'document»' means any content whatever its medium (written on paper or stored in electronic form or as a sound, visual or audiovisual recording) drawn-up by an institution and formally transmitted to one or more recipients or otherwise registered, or received by an institution; data contained in electronic storage, processing and retrieval systems are documents if they can be extracted in the form of a printout or electronic-format copy using the available tools for the exploitation of the system. A compilation of data contained in electronic storage, processing and retrieval systems is however regarded as being held by the institution only if the institution can make it available by ordinary means;
Amendment 95 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) legal advice and court, arbitration and dispute settlement proceedings proceedings, except for legal advice in connection with procedures leading to a legislative act or a non-legislative act of general application;
Amendment 104 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The exceptions under paragraphs (2) and (3) shall apply unless there is an overriding public interest in disclosure. As regards paragraphoints 2 (a) and (d) an overriding public interest in disclosure shall be deemed to exist where the information requested relates to emissions into the environment, with the exception of investigations, in particular those concerning possible infringements of Community law. In relation to the other exceptions set out in this Article, the institution shall take into account the public interest served by disclosure and whether the information requested relates to emissions into the environment, where a request concerns access to environmental information.
Amendment 115 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. In the event of a total or partial refusal, where the applicant calls into question whether any actual harm will be caused to the interests concerned and/or argues that there is an overriding interest in disclosure, the applicant may request the European Ombudsman to give an independent and objective view on the question of harm and/or overriding public interest. If, following delivery of the European Ombudsman's opinion, the total or partial refusal is upheld by the institution, the applicant may, within 15 working days of receiving the institution's reply, make a confirmatory application asking the institution to reconsider its position.
Amendment 124 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Amendment 137 #
2008/0090(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16
Article 16
This Regulation shall be without prejudice to any existing rules on copyright which may limit a third party's right to obtain copies of documents or to reproduce or exploit released documents.
Amendment 111 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) With a view to providing consumers with food information that is necessary to make an informed choice, information should also be provided on the ingredients of alcoholic mixed beverages.
Amendment 113 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) It is also important to provide consumers with information on the other alcoholic beverages. Specific Union rules already exist on the labelling of wine. Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation)12 lays down rules that ensure that consumers are protected and properly informed. Therefore, it is appropriate to exempt wine at this stage from the obligation to list ingredients and to provide for a nutrition declaration. Similarly, consumer protection in relation to certain alcoholic beverages is ensured through Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 of 10 June 1991 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of aromatized wines, aromatized wine-based drinks and aromatized wine-product cocktails13 and through Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks14 . Therefore, the same exemption should apply to the beverages covered by those two Regulations.
Amendment 114 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
Amendment 121 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) The indication of origin is currently mandatory for beef and beef products15 in the Union following the bovine spongiform encephalopathy crisis and it has created consumer expectations. The impact assessment of the Commission confirms that the origin of meat appears to be consumers’ prime concern. There are other meats widely consumed in the Union, such as swine, sheep, goats and poultry. It is therefore appropriate to impose a mandatory declaration of origin for those products, and for those products when used in processed foods. The specific origin requirements could differ from one type of meat to another according to the characteristics of the animal species. It is appropriate to provide for the establishment through implementing rules of mandatory requirements that could vary from one type of meat to another taking into account the principle of proportionality and the administrative burden for food business operators and enforcement authorities.
Amendment 130 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To appeal to the average consumer and to serve the informative purpose for which it is introduced, and given the current level of knowledge on the subject of nutrition, the nutrition information provided should be simple and easily understood. To have the nutrition information partly on the ‘front of pack’ and partly the ‘back of pack’ might confuse consumers. Therefore, the nutrition declaration should be in the same field of vision. In addition, on a voluntary basis, some of the information may be repeated for example on the ‘front of pack’. A free choice as toResearch has indicated that consumers want information on four key nutrients (fat, saturates, sugar and salt) and the energy value in the principal field of view or ‘front of pack’ as they find theis information that could be repeated might confuse consumers. Therefore it is necessary to clarify which information may be repeated to ensure that consumers can readily see the essential nutrition information when purchasing foodsuseful when making purchasing decisions. Therefore, this limited amount of nutrition information should be mandatory on the front of the pack and should be accompanied by a more complete mandatory nutrition declaration on the ‘back of pack’.
Amendment 131 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To appeal to the average consumer and to serve the informative purpose for which it is introduced, and given the current level of knowledge on the subject of nutrition, the nutrition information provided should be simple and easily understood. To have the nutrition information partly on the ‘front of pack’ and partly the ‘back of pack’ might confuse consumers. Therefore, the nutrition declaration should be in the same field of vision. In addition, on a voluntary basis, some of the information may be repeated for example on the ‘front of pack’. A free choice as to the information that could be repeated might confuse consumers. Therefore it is necessary to clarify which information may be repeated tohe most important elements of the nutrition information should be placed on the ‘front of pack’, with the complete nutrition information placed on the ‘back of pack’. This will ensure that consumers can readily see the essential nutrition information when purchasing foods.
Amendment 132 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) In order to encourage food business operators to provide on a voluntary basis the information contained in the nutrition declaration for foods like alcoholic beverages and, e.g. for non-prepacked foods that may be exempted from the nutrition declaration, the possibility should be given to only declare limited elements of the nutrition declaration. It is nevertheless appropriate to clearly establish the information that may be provided on a voluntary basis in order to avoid misleading the consumer by the free choice of the food business operator.
Amendment 133 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) There have been recent developments in the expression of the nutrition declaration, other than per 100 g/100 ml/portion, or in its presentation, through the use of graphical forms or symbols, by some Member States and organisations in the food sector. Such additional forms of expression and presentation may help consumers to better understand the nutrition declaration. However, there is insufficient evidence across all the Union on how the average consumer understands and uses the alternative forms of expression or presentation of the information. Therefore, it is appropriate to allow for different forms of expression and presentation to be developed on the basis of criteria established in this Regulation and to invite the Commission to prepare a report regarding the use of those forms of expression and presentation, their effect on the internal market and the advisability of further harmonisationThe available evidence across has proven that a simplified labelling scheme which compromises multiple colour coding for easier and quicker interpretation of nutrition information is the best and preferred option for costumers.
Amendment 145 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point q a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point q a (new)
(qa) ‘food imitation’ means food that gives the impression of being another food in which an ingredient usually used is wholly or partly mixed with or replaced by another.
Amendment 149 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) by suggesting in the description or pictorial representations on the packaging the presence of a particular product or an ingredient although in reality the product which the packaging contains is an imitation food or contains a substitute for an ingredient normally used in a product. In such cases, the packaging must prominently bear the marking ‘imitation’ or ‘produced with (designation of the substitute ingredient) instead of (designation of the ingredient replaced)’. The particular food product that is an imitation or contains a substitute shall, where feasible, be separated from other food at the place of sale;
Amendment 150 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) by suggesting, in the case of meat products, that a product comprises one piece of meat, although it in fact consists of combined meat pieces. In such cases, the product must be labelled on the front of the packaging ‘formed meat - from combined meat pieces’.
Amendment 151 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
(bc) for milk: by denoting milk as ‘fresh’ when its use-by-date is more than seven days after the filling date.
Amendment 152 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
Amendment 160 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) with respect to beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol, the actual alcoholic strength by volume, energy and sugar value;
Amendment 180 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) To appeal to the average consumer and to serve the informative purpose for which it is introduced, and given the current level of knowledge on the subject of nutrition, the information provided should be simple and easily understood. Research has indicated that consumers find thewant information on four key nutrients in the principal field of view or ‘front of pack’ isas they find this information useful when making purchasing decisions. Therefore, to ensure that consumers can readily see the essential nutrition information when purchasing foods such information should be in the principal his limited amount of nutrition information should be mandatory on the front of the pack and should be accompanied by a more complete mandatory nutrition declaration on the back of the pack. Furthermore, at the back of the pack it should be made clear to consumers in a separate statement whether foods contain genetically modifield of view of the label. rganisms and/or are produced with the aid of nanotechnologies.
Amendment 185 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Recent developments in the expression of the nutrition declaration, other than per 100g/100ml/portion, by some Member States and organisations in the food sector suggest that consumers like such schemes with an interpretative elemesnt as they can help them make informed choices quickly. However, there is not evidence across all the Community on how the average consumer understands and uses the alternative expression of the information. Therefore, it is appropriate to allow for different schemes to be developed and to allow research on consumer understanding in different Member States to continue so that, if appropriate, harmThe available evidence has proven that a simplified labelling scheme which comprises multiple colour coding for easier and quicker interpretation of nutrition information ised schemes may be introduced the best and preferred option for consumers.
Amendment 187 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6
Article 13 – paragraph 6
6. The particulars listed in points (a), (e), (f) and (k) of Article 9(1) as well as the particulars listed in article 29 (3) shall appear in the same field of vision.
Amendment 214 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 (new)
– Where there are reasons which would make it impractical to label the country of origin or place of provenance for meat, poultry and fish in processed foods, the following statement may be given instead: ‘of unspecified origin’.
Amendment 216 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph (new)
For meat and poultry, the country or place of provenance may be given as a single place for animals only where the animals have been born, reared and slaughtered in the same country or place. In other cases information on each of the different places of birth, rearing and slaughter shall be given. Where there are reasons which would make it impractical to label the country of origin, the following statement may be given instead: ‘Of unspecified origin’.
Amendment 225 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) for meat falling within the Combined Nomenclature (‘CN’) codes listed in Annex XI. The application of this point shall be subject to adoption of implementing rules referred to in paragraph 6.all meat and poultry;
Amendment 231 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) To appeal to the average consumer and to serve the informative purpose for which it is introduced, and given the current level of knowledge on the subject of nutrition, the information provided should be simple and easily understood. Research has indicated that consumers find thewant information on four key nutrients (fat, saturates, sugar and salt) and the energy value in the principal field of view or ‘front of pack’ isas they find this information useful when making purchasing decisions. Therefore, to ensure that consumers can readily see the essential nutrition information when purchasing foods such information should be in the principal field of viewhis limited amount of nutrition information should be mandatory on the front of the pack and should be accompanied by a more complete mandatory nutrition declaration on the back of the labelpack.
Amendment 233 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) for dairy products;
Amendment 234 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) for fresh fruit and vegetables;
Amendment 234 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Recent developments in the expression of the nutrition declaration, other than per 100g/100ml/portion, by some Member States and organisations in the food sector suggest that consumers like such schemes with an interpretative elemesnt as they can help them make informed choices quickly. However, there is not evidence across all the Community on how the average consumer understands and uses the alternative expression of the information. Therefore, it is appropriate to allow for different schemes to be developed and to allow research on consumer understanding in different Member States to continue so that, if appropriate, harmThe available evidence has proven that a simplified labelling scheme which comprises multiple colour coding for easier and quicker interpretation of nutrition information ised schemes may be introduced the best and preferred option for consumers.
Amendment 235 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
(bc) other single-ingredient products; and
Amendment 236 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b d (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b d (new)
(bd) meat, poultry and fish when used as an ingredient in processed foods.
Amendment 266 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Food business operators, within the business under their control, shall not modify the information accompanying a food if such modification would mislead the final consumer or otherwise reduce the level of consumer protection, particularly with regard to health and their possibilities to make informed choices.
Amendment 271 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, proteinsugars, and salt.;
Amendment 271 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Food business operators within the business under their control shall ensure that information relating to non-prepacked food shall be transmitted to the operator receiving the food in order to enable, where appropriate, the provision of the mandatory food information specified in Article 9(1) points (a) to (cd), (f) and (fi) to the final consumer.
Amendment 276 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and transfats.
Amendment 278 #
Amendment 280 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Food business operators, within the business under their control, shall not modify the information accompanying a food if such modification would mislead the final consumer or otherwise reduce the level of consumer protection, particularly with regard to health and their possibilities to make informed choices.
Amendment 283 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. Where the labelling of a prepacked food provides the mandatory nutrition declaration referred to in paragraph 1, the information on energy value and the amounts of fat, saturates, sugars, and salt mayshall be repeated thereon. using the simplified labelling scheme in accordance to article 33 paragraph 3.
Amendment 284 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Food business operators within the business under their control shall ensure that information relating to non-prepacked food shall be transmitted to the operator receiving the food in order to enable, where appropriate, the provision of the mandatory food information specified in Article 9(1) points (a) to (cd), (f) and (fi) to the final consumer.
Amendment 285 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
Article 29 – paragraph 4
4. By way of derogation from Article 35(1), where the labelling of the products referred to in Article 16(4) provides a nutrition declaration, the content of the declaration may be limited to the energy and sugar value only.
Amendment 291 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to in Article 29(1)(a) and (21)(b) shall be includpresented ion the same field of visionfront of pack and shall include the amount of energy in kcal as set out in Article 29(1)(a) and the mandatory nutrients in Article 29(1)(b) in grams. They shall be presented together in a clear format and, where appropriate, in the order of presentation provided for in Annex XV.
Amendment 291 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the country of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food, in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 35(3) and (4) and those established in accordance with Article 35(5)the country of origin or place of provenance of foods consisting of a single ingredient and of the significant ingredient;
Amendment 292 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to in Article 29(1), (2) and (23) shall be included in the same field of vision. They shall be presented together in a clear format and, where appropriate, in the order of presentation provided for in Annex XV.
Amendment 293 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. The particulars referred to in Article 29(1) and (2) shall be presented on the back of pack in tabular format, if space permits, in tabular format with the numbers aligned. Where space does not permit, the declaration shall appear in linear format and, where appropriate, in the order of presentation provided for in Annex XV.
Amendment 298 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the country of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food, in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid in Article 35(3) and (4) and those established in accordance with Article 35(5)the country of origin or place of provenance of foods consisting of a single ingredient and of the significant ingredient;
Amendment 299 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The particulars referred to in paragraph 1 shall be indicated with words and numbers unless the consumers are informed, as regards one or more particulars, by other forms of expression established by implementing measures adopted by the Commission. Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
Amendment 303 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The particulars referred to in Article 29(3) mayshall be repeated together in the front of pack and shall be expresented together:sed by the text ‘Low’, ‘Medium’ or ‘High’, in combination with the colours green, amber and red.
Amendment 305 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Amendment 306 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 307 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 308 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 313 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In addition to the forms of expression referred to in Article 31(2) and (4) and Article 32 and to the presentation referred to in Article 33(2) and (3), the energy value and the amount of nutrients referred to in Article 29(1) to, (2) and (5) may be given by other forms of expression and/or presented using graphical forms or symbols in addition to words or numbers provided that the following requirements are met:
Amendment 314 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notwithstanding Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, interpretive elements may be used, for the purpose of the present Regulation, for the expression or presentation of information on energy value and the amounts of fat, saturates, sugars and salt.
Amendment 315 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) they are based on sound, independent consumer research and do not mislead the consumer as referred to in Article 7;
Amendment 316 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) their development is the result of extensive consultation with all stakeholder groups;
Amendment 317 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) they are supported by independent evidence of understanding of such forms of expression or presentation by the average consumers; and
Amendment 321 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
To facilitate the monitoring of the use and impact of such additional forms of expression or presentation, Member States mayshall require food business operators placing on the market in their territory foods bearing such information to notify the competent authority of the use of an additional form of expression or presentation and to provide them with the relevant justifications regarding the fulfilment of the requirements laid down in points (a) to (d) of paragraph 1. In such cases, information on the discontinuation of the use of such additional forms of expression or presentation mayshall also be required.
Amendment 321 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 - paragraph 3
Article 13 - paragraph 3
Amendment 322 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 5 – footnote 44
Article 34 – paragraph 5 – footnote 44
____________________________ 44 * . OJ: Please insert the date: eightthree years from the entry into forcedate of application of this Regulation.
Amendment 328 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to specific Community legislation applicable to particular foods a regards to the requirements referred to in Article 9(1) (a) to (k), when appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto, the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) shall be printed on the package or on the label in characters of a font size of at least 3mm and shall be presented in a way so as to ensure significant contrast between the print and the backgroundin a clearly legible format, which shall leave no possibility for misleading the consumer. Elements that shall be taken into account to ensure the legibility of food information are the layout of the text, the style, the size and colour of the text font, the colour of the background, the packaging and printing and the viewing distance and angle. The Commission shall draw up, in cooperation with European consumer organisations and stakeholders, rules specifying how each of these elements needs to be applied to ensure the legibility of food information for consumers. Those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
Amendment 334 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The minimum font size referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply in case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2Commission shall draw up, in cooperation with European consumer organisations and stakeholders, rules specifying how the elements mentioned in Article 14(1) need to be applied to ensure the legibility of food information for consumers for packaging or containers with a very limited surface area.
Amendment 346 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – point a
Article 15 – point a
(a) mandatory food information shall be available before the purchase is concluded and shall appear on the material supporting the distance selling or be provided through other appropriate means;prior to the conclusion of the contract and be legible in a way appropriate to the means of distance communication used; the consumer shall receive the mandatory information on a durable medium, in reasonable time after the conclusion of the contract and at the latest at the time of the delivery of the food, in accordance with Article 13(2) of this Regulation.
Amendment 348 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – point b
Article 15 – point b
Amendment 351 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. In the case of glass bottles intended for reuse which are indelibly marked and which therefore bear no label, ring or collar only the particulars listed in Article 9(1) (a), (b),(c), (fd), (f), (g) and (l) shall be mandatory.
Amendment 351 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 - paragraph 1 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 - paragraph 1 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
Criteria that define what constitutes a significant contrast between the print and the background as well as other pertinent provisions shall be established by implementing guidelines adopted by the Commission. Those guidelines, designated to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
Amendment 367 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – point e
Article 20 – point e
(e) wine as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, beer, and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […] of the European Parliament and the Council on the definitions, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89. The Commission shall produce a report [five years of the entry into force of this Regulation] concerning the application of Article 19 on these productswine and may accompany this report by specific measures determining the rules for labelling ingredients. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation, by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3);
Amendment 368 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – point (a)
Article 15 – point (a)
(a) mandatory food information shall be available before the purchase is concluded and shall appear on the material supporting the distance selling or be provided through other appropriate means;prior to the conclusion of the contract and be legible in a way appropriate to the means of distance communication used; the consumer shall receive the mandatory information on a durable medium, in reasonable time after the conclusion of the contract and at the latest in accordance with Article 13 paragraph 2 of this regulation at the time of the delivery of the food.
Amendment 369 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 - point (b)
Article 15 - point (b)
Amendment 379 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall include the following (hereinafter referred to as"mandatory nutrition declaration")in the principal field of vision (hereinafter referred to as "front of pack nutrition information”) shall include: (a) energy value; (b) the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt. This paragraph shall not apply to wine as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, beer, and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […] of the European Parliament and in the food. The mandatory nutrition information on the back of the package (hereinafter referred to as “back of pack nutrition declaration”) shall include the Camouncil on the definitions, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealts of nutrients listed in the first subparagraph, plus the amounts of the following: (i) protein; (ii) carbohydrates (iii) fibre; (iv) trans fats. This paragraph shall not apply to wine as defined ing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/8493/1999. The Commission shall produce a report [five years of the entry into force of this Regulation] concerning the application of this paragraph on these productswine and may accompany this report by specific measures determining the rules for a mandatory nutrition declaration for these productswine. Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation, by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
Amendment 380 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 1
Article 17 - paragraph 1
1. In the case of glass bottles intended for reuse which are indelibly marked and which therefore bear no label, ring or collar only the particulars listed in Article 9(1) (a), (b),(c), (fd), (f) , (g) and (l) shall be mandatory.
Amendment 387 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part B – table –point 1 – right-hand-column –first paragraph
Annex VII – Part B – table –point 1 – right-hand-column –first paragraph
‘Oil’, together with - either the adjective ‘vegetableanimal’ (or ‘animal’the indication of their specific animal origin) or, as appropriate, or - an indication of their specific vegetable or animal originigin. In cases where certain vegetable oils cannot be guaranteed not to be present, the use of ‘May contain...’ is required.
Amendment 398 #
Amendment 399 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – heading 1
Annex XI – heading 1
Amendment 402 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration may also include the amounts of one or more of the following: (a) trans fats; (b) mono-unsaturates; (c) polyunsaturates; (d) polyols; (e) starch; (f) fibre; (g) protein; (h) any of the minerals or vitamins listed in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI, and present in significant amounts as defined in point 2 of Part A of Annex XI.
Amendment 404 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 - point (e)
Article 20 - point (e)
(e) wine as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, beer, and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […] of the European Parliament and the Council on the definitions, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89. The Commission shall produce a report [five years of the entry into force of this Regulation] concerning the application of Article 19 on these productswine and may accompany this report by specific measures determining the rules for labelling ingredients. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation, by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3);
Amendment 419 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. The amount of energy and nutrients referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml or,and per portion. If appropriate the amount per portion shall be expressed subject to Article 32(2) and (3), per portion.
Amendment 431 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall be expressed, as appropriate, as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in Part B of Annex XI inlevels of the nutrients on the front of pack nutrition declaration referred to in Article 29(1)(a) shall be indicated through a multiple colour coding system. The colours green, yellow and red shall indicate whether a food is low, medium or high in those nutrients. This information shall be communicated per 100g or per 100ml. The definition of the reference amounts for high, medium and low levels of those nutrients shall be established in accordance with the regulation to per 100 g or per 100 ml or per portionory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3) based on an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority. When provided, the declaration on vitamins and minerals shall also be expressed as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI.
Amendment 441 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4
Article 31 – paragraph 4
4. The declaration of polyols and/or starch and the declaration of type of fatty acids, other than the mandatory declaration of saturates and trans fats referred to in Article 29(1), shall be presented in accordance with Annex XIII Part B.
Amendment 445 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the nutrition declaration per 100g or per 100ml referred to in Article 31(2), the information mayshall be expressed per portion as quantifiedon the back onf the label, provided thatpack with the number of portions contained in the package is stndicated.
Amendment 446 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. The(a) The mandatory nutrition declaration shall include the followingin the principle field of vision (hereinafter referred to as ‘mandatoryfront of pack nutrition declarinformation’) shall include: (ai) energy value; (bii) the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt. This paragraph shall not apply to wine as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, beer, and spirits as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No. […] of […] of the European Parliament and in the food. 1. (b) The mandatory nutrition information on the back of the package (hereinafter referred to as ‘back of pack nutrition declaration’) shall include the Camouncil on the definitions, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealts of nutrients listed in paragraph 1(a), plus the amounts of the following: (a) protein; (b) carbohydrates (c) fibre; (d) trans fats. This paragraph shall not apply to wine as defined ing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/8493/1999. The Commission shall produce a report [five years of the entry into force of this Regulation] concerning the application of this paragraph on these productswine and may accompany this report by specific measures determining the rules for a mandatory nutrition declaration for these productswine. Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation, by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
Amendment 460 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration29 (1)(a) shall be included in the principal field of vision. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt.
Amendment 473 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration in relation to the nutrients referred to in Article 29(1)(b) and 29(2) shall appear together in on, on the back of the placek and, as appropriate, in the order of presentation provided in Part C of Annex XIII. When tThis nutrition declaration does not appear in the principal field of vision, it shall be presented in tabular form, with the numbers aligned if space permits. Where space does not permit, the declaration shall appear in linear form.
Amendment 476 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration may also include the amounts of one or more of the following: (a) trans fats; (b) mono-unsaturates; (cb) polyunsaturates; (dc) polyols; (ed) starch; (f) fibre; (g) protein; (he) any of the minerals or vitamins listed in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI, and present in significant amounts as defined in point 2 of Part A of Annex XI.
Amendment 489 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to labelling in accordance with specific Community legislation and in addition to the requirements of Article 9(1)(i), paragraphs 3 and 4 shall apply where information on the country of origin or the place of provenance of a food is voluntary indicated to inform consumers that a food originates or comes from the European Community or a given country of place.
Amendment 496 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 2
Article 31 - paragraph 2
2. The amount of energy and nutrients referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml or,and per portion. If appropriate the amount per portion shall be expressed subject to Article 32(2) and (3), per portion.
Amendment 502 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In addition to the mandatory particulars referred to in Article 9(1) and in Article 10, Member States may, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 42, require additional mandatory particulars for specific types or categories of foods, as well as supplementary information on the nutrient content using colour and textual means, justified on grounds of:
Amendment 507 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 3
Article 31 - paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall be expressed, as appropriate, as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in Part B of Annex XI inlevels of the nutrients on the front of pack nutrition declaration referred to in Article 29(1)(a) shall be indicated through a multiple colour coding system. The colours green, yellow and red shall indicate whether a food is low, medium or high in these nutrients. This information shall be communicated per 100g or per 100ml. The definition of the reference amounts for high, medium and low levels of these nutrients shall be established in accordance with the regulation to per 100 g or per 100 ml or per portionory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3) based on an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority. When provided, the declaration on vitamins and minerals shall also be expressed as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI.
Amendment 508 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 a (new)
Article 38 a (new)
Amendment 509 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Member States may adopt measures derogating from Article 9(1) and Article 10(2) in the case of milk and milk products, fermented milk and cream, to which no ingredient other than lactic product and micro-organism cultures essential to manufacture have been added, presented in grlass bottles intended for reuse.
Amendment 525 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 4
Article 31 - paragraph 4
4. The declaration of polyols and/or starch and the declaration of type of fatty acids, other than the mandatory declaration of saturates and trans fats referred to in Article 29(1)(b), shall be presented in accordance with Annex XIII Part B.
Amendment 534 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 - paragraph 1
Article 32 - paragraph 1
1. In addition to the nutrition declaration per 100g or per 100ml referred to in Article 31(2), the information mayshall be expressed per portion as quantifiedon the back onf the label, provided thatpack with the number of portions contained in the package is stndicated.
Amendment 559 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1
Article 34 - paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration29 (1)(a) shall be included in the principal field of vision. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt.
Amendment 572 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 2
Article 34 - paragraph 2
2. The nutrition declaration in relation to the nutrients referred to in Article 29(1)(b) and 29(2) shall appear together in on, on the back of the placek and, as appropriate, in the order of presentation provided in Part C of Annex XIII. When tThis nutrition declaration does not appear in the principal field of vision, it shall be presented in tabular form, with the numbers aligned if space permits. Where space does not permit, the declaration shall appear in linear form.
Amendment 597 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 2
Article 35 - paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to labelling in accordance with specific Community legislation and in addition to the requirements of Article 9(1)(i), paragraphs 3 and 4 shall apply where information on the country of origin or the place of provenance of a food is voluntarily y indicated to inform consumers that a food originates or comes from the European Community or a given country orf place.
Amendment 620 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Member States may adopt measures derogating from Article 9(1) and Article 10(2) in the case of milk and milk products, fermented milk and cream, to which no ingredient other than lactic product and micro-organism cultures essential to manufacture, have been added, presented in grlass bottles intended for reuse.
Amendment 54 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Whereas the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies stated in its Opinion (no. 23) on ethical aspects of animal cloning for food supply of 16 January 2008 that it ‘does not see convincing arguments to justify the production of food from clones and their offspring’. Whereas the Scientific Committee of the European Food Safety Authority concluded in its Opinion1 of 15 July 2008 that ‘the health and welfare of a significant proportion of clones … have been found to be adversely affected, often severely and with a fatal outcome’’. 1 The EFSA Journal (2008) 767, 1-49
Amendment 80 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) foods derived from cloned animals and their descendants. Before the date of entry into force of this Regulation referred to in Article 20, the Commission shall present a legislative proposal to prohibit the placing on the market in the Community of foods derived from cloned animals and their descendants. The proposal shall be forwarded to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 82 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Where a food is altered by a new production procedure, including but not limited to nanotechnology and nanoscience, concerning which there are at present gaps in the knowledge needed to carry out a risk assessment, the food in question may only be placed on the market after it has been judged safe by means of a valid risk assessment.
Amendment 83 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Where a food can have an effect on the human body comparable to that of a medicine, the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) must decide whether it is a medicine and is thus covered by Regulation (EC) No 2309/93, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 762/2004.
Amendment 85 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (a) (i) – introduction
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (a) (i) – introduction
(i) food that has not been used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Community before 15 May 1997;, including food which has been approved under the ‘fast track’ procedure of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients.
Amendment 94 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (c a) (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 - point (c a) (new)
(ca) ‘produced with the aid of nanotechnology’ means a product which contains, consists of or is produced with the aid of synthetic substances no larger than 100 nm in length, breadth or height or, where larger than 100 nm, is generally scientifically accepted as a product of nanotechnology.
Amendment 120 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The entry of a novel food in the Community list shall include a specification of the food, and, where appropriate, specify the conditions of use, additional specific labelling requirements to inform the final consumer and/or a post- market monitoring requirement.
Amendment 127 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from the third paragraph of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No [common procedure], the updating of the Community list with a novel food, other than traditional food from third countries, shall be decided in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 14(2) in cases where newly developed scientific evidence and proprietary data are protected in accordance with Article 12. In the cases referred to in the first subparagraph the entry of a novel food in the Community list shall indicate, in addition to the information referred to in paragraph 2: (a) the date of entry of the novel food in the Community list; (b) the fact that the entry is based on newly developed scientific evidence and/or proprietary data protected in accordance with Article 12; (c) the name and address of the applicant.
Amendment 131 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 34
Recital 34
Amendment 132 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 35
Recital 35
Amendment 133 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In addition, tThe Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in respect of the criteria according to which foods may be considered as having been used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. It is of particular importance that the Commission consult experts in the preparatory phase in accordance with the commitment of the Commission undertaken in the Communication of 9 December 2009 on the implement, in respect of the determination of whether a type of food falls within the scope of this Regulation, the adjustment and adaptation of the definition of "engineered nanomaterial" to technical and scientific progress and in line with definitions subsequently agreed at international level, rules on how to proceed in cases in which the Commission has no information about use of a food for human consumption before 15 May 1997, as well as in respect of rules for the application of Article 290 of4(1) and the Treupdatye onf the Functioning of the European UnionUnion list. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level.
Amendment 134 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new)
(2b) Where necessary and taking into account the scope defined in this Article, the Commission may determine, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 and subject to the conditions of Articles 22 and 23, whether a type of food falls within the scope of this Regulation. Where a novel food is capable of having an effect on the human body comparable to that of a medicinal product, the Commission may seek an opinion of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) on whether it falls under Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency1, and therefore not under this Regulation. 1 OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1.
Amendment 135 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may adopt further criteria to clarify the definitions in sub- points (i) to (iv) of point (a), and inIn view of the various definitions of nanomaterials published by different bodies at international level and the constant technical and scientific developments in the field of nanotechnologies, the Commission shall adjust and adapt points (c), (d) and (e) of paragraph 2 of this Article in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 19(2)to technical and scientific progress, and in line with definitions subsequently agreed at international level, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 and subject to the conditions of Articles 22 and 23.
Amendment 136 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Where necessary,In order to ensure the completent authority may consult other competent authorities and the Commission concerning the extent to which a food was useess of information regarding the classification of novel foods, the Commission shall, not later than...*, adopt rules on how to proceed in cases in which the Commission has no information about the use of a food for human consumption within the Union before 15 May 1997. Replies to any such consultation shall also be transmitted to the Commission. The Commission shall summarise the replies received and communica by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 and subject to the conditions of Articles 22 and 23. * Six months after the result of the consultation to all competent authoritiesdate of entry into force of this regulation.
Amendment 137 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission may adopt implementing measures for paragraph 3 of this Article in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 19(2)detailed rules on the application of paragraph 1, in particular as regards the type of information to be collected from Member States and/or from food business operators, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 and subject to conditions of Articles 22 and 23.
Amendment 139 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. A food business operator intending to place a traditional food from a third country on the market in the Community shall notify it to the Commission,submit a detailed application to the Commission. The detailed application shall meet the requirements contained in the guidelines drawn up by the Commission after consulting EFSA, and shall indicatinge the name of the food, its composition and country of origin.
Amendment 141 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall forward the notifapplication including the demonstration of history of safe food use referred to in paragraph 1 without delay to the Member States and the Authority.
Amendment 142 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Union list shall be updated in accordance with the procedure laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 andCommission shall update the Union list, inter alia in cases of data protection referred to in Article 16, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008. By way of derogation from paragraphs 4 to 6 of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008, wthere applicable, in accordance with Article 16 of this Regulation. Regulation updating the Union list shall be adopted by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 and subject to the conditions of Articles 22 and 23. The Commission shall publish the Union list on a dedicated page of its website.
Amendment 143 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 9 – paragraph 2 g (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 g (new)
2g. Before the expiry of the period referred to in Article 16(1), the Union list shall be updated in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article so that, provided that the authorised food still meets the conditions laid down in this Regulation, the specific indications referred to in point (g) of paragraph 2 of this Article, are no longer included.
Amendment 144 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 9 – paragraph 2 h (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 h (new)
2h. For the purposes of updating the Union list through entry of a novel food, where the novel food does not consist of or contain food subject to data protection according to Article 16 and: (a) the novel food is equivalent to existing foods, in composition, metabolism and level of undesirable substances, or (b) the novel food consists of or contains food previously approved for food use in the Union, and the new intended use can be expected not to significantly increase the intake of consumers, including consumers in vulnerable groups, then the notification procedure referred to in Article 11 of this Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis, by way of derogation from paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 145 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 11 – paragraphs 6 and 7
Article 11 – paragraphs 6 and 7
6. At any stage of the procedure the interested party may withdraw its application. 7. By ..…*In order to ensure smooth functioning of the notification procedure provided for in this Article, the Commission shall, before ...*, adopt detailed rules foron the implementapplication of this Article in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 19(2). * OJ: please insert date: 2 years after theby means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 and subject to the conditions of Articles 22 and 23. * Six month after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 145 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Within four months from the date on which the notifapplication provided for in paragraph 2 is forwarded by the Commission, a Member State and the Authority may inform the Commission that they have reasoned safety objections, based on scientific evidence, to the placing on the market of the traditional food concerned. In that case, the food shall not be placed on the market in the Community. The Commission shall notify the food business operator concerned accordingly without delay, and Articles 5 to 7 shall apply. The notifapplication as referred to in paragraph 1 shall then be considered as an application referred to in Article 3(1) of the Regulation XX/XXX [common procedure]. The Commission shall inform the food business operator concerned accordingly unless the operator, within fiveour months from the date of the notification in accordance with paragraph 1Commission’s notification of the non- marketing of the traditional food in the Community, can provide scientific evidence of the safety of the food.
Amendment 147 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. If no reasoned safety objections, based on scientific evidence, have been raised and no information thereof has been communicated to the food business operator concerned in accordance with paragraph 3, the traditional food may be placed on the market in the Community after five months from the date of the notifapplication in accordance with paragraph 1.
Amendment 148 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 21
Article 21
1. The power to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Articles 2(2b), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), 9(1), 11(6) and 20 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years following the entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall make a report in respect of the delegated powers at the latest six months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council revokes it in accordance with Article 22. 2. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 3. The power to adopt delegated acts are conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 22 and 23.
Amendment 149 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 22
Article 22
1. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 2(2b), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), 9(1), 11(6) and 20 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. 2. The institution which has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of power shall endeavour to inform the other institution and the Commission at the latest one monthwithin a reasonable time before the final decision is taken, stindicating the delegated powers which could be subject to revocation and thpossible reasons for a revocation. 3. The decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision. It shall take effect immediately or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of the delegated acts already in force. It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 150 #
2008/0002(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 23
Article 23
1. The European Parliament or the Council may object to thea delegated act within a period of threewo months from the date of notification. At the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council this period shall be extended by two months. 2. If, on expiry of that period, neither the European Parliament nor the Council has objected to the delegated act, or if, before that date, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they have decided not to raise objections, the delegated act shall enter into force on the date stated therein it shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and shall enter into force at the date started therein. The delegated act may be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and enter into force before the expiry of that period if the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission of their intention not to raise objections. 3. If the European Parliament or the Council objects to thea delegated act, it shall not enter into force. The institution which objects shall state the reasons for objecting to the delegated act.
Amendment 153 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
The Commission shall, where appropriate, in close cooperation with the Authority, make available technical guidance and tools to assist food business operators and especially small and medium-sized enterprises in preparing and submitting applications under this Regulation. The technical guidance and tools shall be published on a publicly accessible and dedicated page of the Commission’s website no later than six months from the date of entry into force of this regulation.
Amendment 167 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission mayshall impose for food safety reasons and following the opinion of the Authority, a requirement for post- market monitoring. The food business operators placing the food in the Community market shall be responsible for the implementation of the post-marketing requirements specified in the entry of the food concerned in the Community list of novel foods. Monitoring shall comprise food safety aspects, environmental impact, and animal health and welfare. All novel foods shall be subjected to an inspection on these points every five years.
Amendment 175 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall determine, after consulting the applicant, which manufacturing data are to be treated confidentially and for how long a period, on the understanding that this period shall not exceed three years.
Amendment 176 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. After the expiry of the confidentiality period for manufacturing data, these data shall automatically be added to the existing data concerning the novel food on the Community list.
Amendment 3 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas on various shores in Southern Asia and elsewhere enormous seagoing ships are dismantled under working conditions which are environmentally damaging and harmful to peopleumanly degrading; whereas some of these ships originate in the EU,
Amendment 28 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 45 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to propose practical measures – a set of rules on dismantling of end-of-life ships – whereby only decontaminated ships (free of chemical and asbestos components) can be taken to third countries for dismantling; a decontaminated ship can be taken to a third country for dismantling only if it can be demonstrated that scrapping is not possible within the EU;
Amendment 46 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls on the Commission to implement as a matter of urgency an effective system of practical controls for: - the rules on end-of-life ships destined for scrapping, - decontamination of ships destined for scrapping, - the requirement to provide proof that dismantling or scrapping of these ships is not possible in the EU, and - the requirement that only decontaminated ships (free from chemical and asbestos components) are taken to a third country for scrapping;
Amendment 53 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to implement as a matter of urgency a reliable system of checks on the application of the Basel Convention on ships destined for scrapping;
Amendment 66 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a . Takes the view that the ship's operator/owner is always responsible for any harmful effects of the dismantling on workers, public health or the environment, regardless of where the dismantling takes place (inside or outside the EU);
Amendment 41 #
2007/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that shifting the burden of proof on to producers or importers and requiring them to demonstrate that a product is harmless would make it possible for a policy based on prevention to be promoted (as provided for in European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of 18 December 2006 concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) and establishing a European Chemicals Agency1), and encourages the Commission to extend that obligation to Community legislation concerning all products; considers that any increase in animal testing under the Action Plan should be avoided and full regard should be paid to the development and use of alternative methods;
Amendment 102 #
2007/0145(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Action 1 – Section A – paragraph 2 – point j
Annex – Action 1 – Section A – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) shall restablish a joint tuition fee regardless of the actual place of study of the students within the masters programmepect the right of the Member States to decide the model of financing in education;
Amendment 112 #
2007/0145(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Action 1 – Section B – paragraph 2 – point j
Annex – Action 1 – Section B – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) shall restablish a joint tuition fee regardless of the actual place of study of the students within the masters programmepect the right of the Member States to decide the model of financing in education;