2 Amendments of Jan HUITEMA related to 2013/0435(COD)
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) New technologies and innovations like biotechnology and nanotechnology in food production should be fostered as this could reduce the environmental impact of food production, enhance food security and bring benefits to consumers. Developments in food production should therefore always be judged according to the latest available scientific evidence in order to ensure sound scientific confirmation of European food safety.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) New technologies and innovations like biotechnology and nanotechnology in food production should be fostered as this could reduce the environmental impact of food production, enhance food security and bring benefits to consumers. Developments in food production should therefore always be judged according to the latest available scientific evidence in order to ensure sound scientific confirmation of European food safety.