Activities of Maria PETRE related to 2008/2220(INI)
Reports (1)
REPORT Report on ensuring food quality : harmonisation or mutual recognition of standards PDF (209 KB) DOC (123 KB)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas European quality products constitute a living cultural and gastronomic heritage for the Union, and are an essential component of economic and social activity in many of Europe's regions, bolstering activities directly linked to local realities, especially in rural areas,
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is concerned at the influence of the big retail chains on the general quality level of European food products, as also at the trend on those markets characterised by a high levels of concentration of distribution towards standardisation and reduction of variety of agricultural and food products, in the wake of the declining presence of traditional products and a greater stress on processed products; suggests to the Commission the need to regulate the reverse tendering practices imposed by a small number of large European buyers, in view of their disastrous consequences for quality products;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8a (new)
Paragraph 8a (new)
8a. Stresses that the development of quality marks, as well as the related communication activities, must not result in more red tape for producers; believes, therefore, that producers should be able to take the initiative regarding the use of such marks, and that the intervention of the Community bodies should be confined to ensuring the protection of those marks with a view to guaranteeing producers a fair price for their efforts and protecting the consumer from counterfeiting or other forms of fraud;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that designations of origin constitute a crucial part of the European heritage which needs to be preserved, on grounds of economic dynamism and in view of their crucial impact in many of Europe's regions; believes that they offer a guarantee of quality and help consumers choose from the range of goods on offer; considers there is a need to clarify the distinction between trademarks and designation of origin;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17a (new)
Paragraph 17a (new)
17a. Believes that producers of products bearing geographical indications should have instruments at their disposal to enable them to manage the volumes produced in proper fashion, in the interests of preserving quality and maintaining the reputation of the geographical indications;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17b (new)
Paragraph 17b (new)
17b. Advocates the introduction of common rules to enable producers of products bearing geographical indications to determine the conditions for applying those indications, also in relation to their use in the designation of processed products;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the degree of protection of designations of origin varies between Member States; advocates legislative and procedural harmonisation in this field, especially for the rules on ex officio protection;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22a (new)
Paragraph 22a (new)
22a. Believes it is desirable to continue promoting the notion of geographical indications in third countries, in particular by increasing the number of technical assistance missions for associations of producers of products bearing geographical indications;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Favours preserving and simplifying the system of guaranteed traditional specialities (GTSs); expresses disappointment at the performance of this instrument, under which so far only a small number of GTSs have been registered (20, with 30 applications pending); stresses that producers prefer the national instruments for certifying traditional products, in many cases in order to obtain exemptions from certain obligations (e.g. plant health rules); recalls that the GTS system remains a useful instrument for protection of the networks and that it offers substantial room for development provided certain conditions are met;