9 Amendments of Milan ZVER related to 2015/2053(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the current discussions about a possible extension of the Geographical Indication (GI) protection of the European Union to non-agricultural products; considers that the EU is particularly rich in such authentic products based on local know-how and traditional production methods and often rooted in the heritage of a specific geographical area; recalls that the preservation of these methods is based on a continuous transfer of knowledge from generation to generation;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that the geographical indication protection of non-agricultural products can function as an incentive to preserve the cultural heritage, traditional know-how, as well as the traditional ways of knowledge transfer from one generation to the next one;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that, currently, there is no uniform GI protection for non-agricultural products at EU level but several legal frameworks ensuring only national or regional protection, that do not cover the cross-border products. In this context, underlines the fact that the discrepancies between the present legal frameworks may result in consumer deception and countless cases of counterfeiting; therefore, a uniform EU system could better inform consumers about the authenticity of products and protect the rightful owners of a registered product;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that preserving of traditional know-how and production can help to stop the depopulation and destruction of rural areas and the flow of young people that are leaving those areas;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of the cultural, educational and social components of the non- agricultural products that will be included in this process and stresses the need forconsiders it will contribute to preserving the valuable traditional know- how and skills associated with them;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The traditional know-how represents an important aspect of European cultural heritage and European history and should be specially protected, also through the geographical indication protection mechanism;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Educational institutions should teach the young generations about the traditional know-how, production methods and products, which are often more respectful to the nature and are more sustainable than the modern production methods;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the importance of creating a future legal framework that guarantees that the link to the original geographical area and traditional methods remains a priority, and that clearly specifies the conditions under which the denomination may be used outside the reference space;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the regulator to take into account the GIs already existing in the Member States in order to avoid unnecessary red tape for their registration at European level.; calls on the regulator to propose the most efficient, simple, useful and accessible mechanism for registration of products;