20 Amendments of Urszula KRUPA related to 2008/2306(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. Whereas the EU has put in place a comprehensive legal framework on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) based on the precautionary and prevention principles; whereas the EU should now focus on the implementation of this legal framework,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. Whereas all Members States have now transposed Directive 2001/18/EC into national law, and having regard to the principle concerning the formulation and implementation of more restrictive national provisions,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. Whereas the strength of the EU lies in high-quality agriculture backed up by agro-environmental programmes able to deliver high-quality GMO-free products; whereas this strength should be consolidated,
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. Whereas it is of high importance to the EU to protect its biodiversity and to adhere to the principles of good farming practice,
Amendment 34 #
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 grounds,
Amendment 51 #
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 in a political way and seek to phase them out,
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas agro-environmental programmes can encourage farmers to use environment-friendly farming methods, thus making it harder for genetically modified seed and feed to be introduced,
Amendment 68 #
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' confidence in the authorisation procedure;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to evaluate the cross-effects of relevant environmental directives, such as the Biodiversity Directive, the Habitats Directive, the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and the Water Framework Directive; draws attention, in this connection, to the need to set up GMO-free zones, in keeping with good farming practice; emphasises its support for agro-environmental programmes with a view to the setting up of GMO-free zones;
Amendment 104 #
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 herbiocides caused by herbicide-tolerant genetically modified plants;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Takes note of the existing possibility, under current authorisation procedure, to take into account other legitimate factors; takes the view that socio-economic considerations should be taken into account as other legitimate factors, after giving consideration as a matter of priority to heath and environmental factors;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need to dramatically improve public information; calls upon Member States and the Commission to launch information campaigns to raise public awareness and public understanding in order to allow citizensand education campaigns in order to allow citizens to opt for GMO-free products; stresses the need for access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters, including matters relating to makthe informed choicestroduction of GMOs in accordance with the Aarhus Convention;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that the Member States should ensure effective cooperation and exchange of information regarding the introduction of GMOs;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the need to ensure an effective freedom of choice for farmers and consumers between conventional, organic and genetically modified products; on the basis of reliable information included on the product label, which does not mislead consumers or farmers, and in line with the principles of good farming practice;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that coexistence rules should set clear provisions regarding liability in the case of GMO crops;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes the view that coexistence rules should also take into account the beekeepers and breeders of other animals particularly sensitive to the presence of GMO in the environment;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes the view that those thresholds should be set at the lowest possible level; firmly believes that application of the labelling requirement to products containing even traces of GMOs will ensure that the true composition of the product is shown;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes the existing possibility, under the current authorisation procedure, to take specific measures for sensitive areas, such as areas close to recreational, sports and holiday facilities, health resorts, hospitals, hospices and schools, including prohibition of cultivation of the GMO in question, on the basis of an environmental risk assessment based on scientific information;
Amendment 213 #
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 areaEU countries, regions and local communities concerned;
Amendment 223 #
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 or in river valleys in cross-border areas;