Activities of Erna HENNICOT-SCHOEPGES related to 2007/0064(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Explanations of vote
Amendments (10)
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
In respect of minor species or uses, other persons may submit an application to the Agency.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – point (b)
Article 7 – point (b)
(b) other legitimate factors such as the technological aspects of food production, the feasibility of controls, conditions of use and application of the substances in veterinary medicinal products, compliance with good veterinary practice and the likelihood of misuse or illegal use;
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point (d)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point (d)
(d) a prohibition on the administrationpresence of a substance or residues thereof in a product of animal origin.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. A maximum residue limit shall be laid down where it appears necessary for the protection of human health pursuant to an opinion of the Agency in accordance with Articles 4, 9 or 10 or pursuant to a vote by the Community in favour of the establishment of a maximum residue limit for a pharmacologically active substance intended for use in a veterinary medicinal product in the Codex Alimentarius. In the latter case, the Community cannot vote in favour unless a scientific risk assessment as provided for in Article 6 and risk management recommendations as provided for in Article 7 have been produced; an additional assessment by the Agency is therefore not required.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – introductory part and point (a)
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – introductory part and point (a)
6. The administrationpresence of a substance to food-or residues thereof in a producingt of animals origin shall be prohibited, pursuant to an opinion in accordance with Articles 4, 9 or 10, in either of the following circumstances: (a) where any uspresence of a pharmacologically active substance in food-producing animalsor residues thereof in foods of animal origin constitutes a hazard to human health;
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title III
Title III
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The reference points for action shall be reviewed regularly in the light of technological progress and of new information to be taken into account when assessing public health risks.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall establish the reference points for action following an assessment of the risk of the substance and residues thereof being present in products of animal origin.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall forward a request to the European Food Safety Authority for a risk assessment as to whether the reference points for action are adequate to protect human health. In those cases the European Food Safety Authority shall ensure that the opinion is given to the Commission within 210 days after receipt of the request.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a (new)
1. Where checks are carried out on food of animal origin and the results of analytical tests confirm the presence of a pharmacologically active substance which is not subject to a classification in accordance with Article 13(2)(a), (b) or (c) at a level equal to or higher than its reference point for action, the relevant batch shall be deemed not to comply with Community legislation. 2. Where the results of analytical tests carried out on foods of animal origin are below the reference points for action, the products' entry into the food chain shall be authorised. The competent authority shall retain a record of the findings in case of recurrence. Where the results of analytical tests on products from the same origin show a recurrent pattern indicating a potential problem, the competent authority shall inform the Commission and the other Member States in the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health. The Commission shall bring the matter to the attention of the competent authority of the country or countries of origin and shall submit appropriate proposals. 3. Detailed rules shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 21.