43 Amendments of Matteo SALVINI related to 2016/0392(COD)
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) details establishing the link between a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the spirit drink and the geographical area referred to in point (d);
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. Where, on the basis of the information available to the Commission from the scrutiny carried out pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 23(1), the Commission considers that the conditions for registration are not fulfilled, it shall adopt implementing acts rejecting the application. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 44(2).provide the Member State responsible with its negative assessment and subsequent remarks, checking with that Member State, within a set period of time, whether those conditions are a definitive impediment to registration;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. If, further to the checks with the Member State responsible referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission receives no notice of opposition or no admissible reasoned statement of opposition under Article 24, it shall adopt implementing acts, without applying the procedure referred to in Article 44(2), registering the name.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. For a period of up to two years following the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission, only at the indication of the Member State responsible and by means of implementing acts, may, on its own initiative, cancel the protection of geographical indications referred to in Article 20 of Regulation (EU) No 110/2008 if they do not comply with point (6) of Article 2(1). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 44(2).
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to take account of the specificities of the production in the demarcated geographical area, with reference to the protection of geographical indications and the possible illegal use thereof, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 concerning:
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5, 16, 38, 41 and 46(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate five-year period of time from the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) While it is important to ensure that in general the maturation period or age specifies only the youngest alcoholic component, it should be possible to provide, by means of delegatedimplementing acts, for a derogation, to take account of traditional ageing processes in the Member States.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In some cases, fFood business operators mayshould be required or may want to indicate the origin of spirit drinks to render their products traceable and to draw consumers’ attention to their qualities of their product. Such origin indications should comply with harmonised criteria. Therefore, specific provisions on the indication of the country of origin or place of provenance in the presentation and labelling of spirit drinks should be laid down.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘geographical indication’ means an indication which identifies a spirit drink as originating in the territory of a country, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of that spirit drink is essentially attributable to its geographical origin;
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The sales denomination of a spirit drink shall be specified in the electronic accompanying documents.
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The sales denominations referred to in paragraph 1 supplemented by the term ‘flavour’ or any other similar terms may only be used to refer to flavourings that imitate a spirit drink or their use in the production of a foodstuff other than a beverage. Gand geographical indications shall not be used to describe flavourings.
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. AProvided that the spirit drink was aged under supervision of the tax authorities of a Member State or a supervision affording equivalent guarantees, a maturation period or age may only be specified in the presentation or labelling of a spirit drink where: (a) it refers to the youngest alcoholic component and provided that the spirit drink was aged under supervision of the tax authorities of a Member State or a supervision affording equivalent guarantees. ; or (b) it refers to the oldest alcoholic component, provided that the ageing method used is clearly explained.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The maturation period or age, where mentioned pursuant to the previous paragraph, shall be specified in the electronic accompanying documents relating to the spirit drink.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Where tThe origin of a spirit drink ishall be indicated, it and shall correspond to the country or territory of origin in accordance with Article 60 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 . __________________ 16 Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code (OJ L 269, 10.10.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The indication of the country or territory of origin of the ingredients shall not be required for spirit drinks.
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The origin of a spirit drink and of its ingredients shall be specified in the electronic accompanying documents relating to that spirit drink.
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) rules on the modalities for indicating, when used, the country or territory of origin on the label of spirit drinks.
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) details establishing the link between a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the spirit drink and the geographical area referred to in point (d);
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall scrutinise by appropriate means any application that it receives pursuant to Article 21, in order to check that it is justified and that it meets the conditions of this Chapter. This scrutiny should not exceed a period of 12 months. Where this period is exceeded, the Commission shall indicate in writing to the applicant the reasons for the delayall be exercised within a period of 18 months.
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission may, on its own initiative or at the requestat the request of the Member State concerned – through the latter’s competent authority as referred to in Article 40(1) – or of any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest, adopt implementing acts to cancel the registration of a geographical indication in the following cases:
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. A homonymous name which misleads the consumer into believing that products come from another territoryWithout prejudice to paragraph 3, a homonymous name shall not be registered even if the nameas long as it is accurate as far as the actual territory, region or place of origin of those products is concerned.
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, gGeographical indications of spirit drinks protected under Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, shall automatically be protected as geographical indications under this Regulation. The Commission shall list them in the Register.
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 35 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 1
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 42 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In order to take account of the specificities of the production in certain demarcated geographical areas in their own territory, Member States may establish rules concerning: (a) the additional criteria for the demarcation of the geographical area; and (b) the restrictions and derogations related to the production in the demarcated geographical area.
Amendment 398 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5, 16, 38, 41 and 46(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate five-year period of time from the entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – paragraph 1
‘Distillate of agricultural origin’ means anthe alcoholic liquid which is obtained by the distillation, after alcoholic fermentation, of an agricultural product or products listed in Annex I to the Treaty which does not have the properties of ethyl alcohol or of a spirit drink but still retains the aroma and taste of the raw materials(s) used.
Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – paragraph 2
Where reference is made to the raw materials used, the distillate must be obtained exclusively from that raw materials.
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 3 – point b
Annex II – section 1 – part 3 – point b
(b) With the exception of ‘Korn’, the minimum alcoholic strength by volume of grain spirit shall be 37 5%. Or. it (See Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, Annex II, point 3)
Amendment 431 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 9 – point b – introductory part
Annex II – section 1 – part 9 – point b – introductory part
(b) The maximum methanol content of fruit spirit shall be 1 000 grams per hectolitre of 100 % vol. alcohol. However for the following fruit spirits the maximum methanol content shall be: Or. it (See Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, Annex II, point 9)
Amendment 432 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 9 – point b – point i – introductory part
Annex II – section 1 – part 9 – point b – point i – introductory part
(i) However, in case of fruit spirits1 200 grams per hectolitre of 100 % vol. alcohol obtained from the following fruits or berries mentioned below, the maximum methanol content shall be 1 200 grams per hectolitre of 100 % vol. alcohol: : Or. it (See Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, Annex II, point 9)
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 9 – point b – point ii – introductory part
Annex II – section 1 – part 9 – point b – point ii – introductory part
(ii) In case of fruit spirits1 350 grams per hectolitre of 100 % vol. alcohol obtained from the following fruits or berries mentioned below, the maximum methanol content shall be 1 350 grams per hectolitre of 100 % vol. alcohol: : Or. it (See Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, Annex II, point 9)
Amendment 448 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – point a – paragraph 2
This process may be followed by re- distillation and/or treatment with appropriate processing aids or both, including treatment with activated charcoal, to give it special organoleptic characteristics. Or. it (See Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, Annex II, point 15)
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – point d
Annex II – section 1 – part 15 – point d
(d) The description, presentation or labelling of vodka not produced exclusively from potatoes or cereals shall bear the indication ‘produced from ...’, supplemented by the name of the raw materials used to produce the ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin. The labelling shall be in accordance with Article 13(2) of Directive 2000/13/EC. Or. it (See Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, Annex II, point 15)
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – section 1 – part 30 – point a
Annex II – section 1 – part 30 – point a
(a) Bitter-tasting spirit drinks or bitter are spirit drinks with a predominantly bitter taste produced by flavouring ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin with flavouring substances. as defined in Article 3(2)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 and/or flavouring preparations as defined in Article 3(2)(d) of that Regulation; Or. it (See Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, Annex II, point 30)