8 Amendments of Catherine BEARDER related to 2014/0100(COD)
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The risk of non-compliance with the organic production rules is considered higher in agricultural holdings which include units not managed under organic production rules. Therefore, after an appropriate conversion period, all agricultural holdings in the Union which aim to become organic should be entirely managed in compliance with the requirements applicable to organic production. Mixed farms should be allowed if a clear separation between the organic and conventionally managed units can be made and contamination can be avoided. Organic agricultural holdings should undergo the same conversion period in all Member States, irrespective of whether they have previously adhered to agri-environmental measures supported by Union funds. However, no conversion period is necessary in the case of fallow land. In order to ensure quality, traceability and compliance with this Regulation and adaptation to technical developments, the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the Commission in respect of establishing rules supplementing the general conversion rules or supplementing and amending the specific conversion rules.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) Organic production is based on the general principle of restriction of the use of external inputs. Farmers and the supply chain are required to take measures to prevent the risk of contamination by non- authorised products or substances. Despite such measures, there may be instances where farmers are prevented from marketing their agricultural products as organic due to the unintentional presence of non-authorised products or substances. It is therefore appropriate to provide for the possibility whereby Member States may, in accordance with Article 42 of the Treaty, be authorised by the Commission to grant national payments to compensate for the losses incurred in such instances. Member States may also use the instruments of the Common Agricultural Policy to cover totally or partially such losses.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the entire agricultural holding or aquaculture operation shall be managed in compliance with the requirements applicable to organic production; however, to encourage the conversion to organic production a holding is allowed to be split into clearly separated units that can be managed either organically or in a conventional manner. In the case of multiple modes of production, a reliable record of the separation has to be kept by the operator;
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) a mixed agricultural holding composed of conventional farming and organic farming activities shall identify separate activity areas in a site map, which in turn shall be audited by the competent national authority. The organic activities of the mixed agricultural holdings shall be managed in compliance with the requirements applicable to organic production;
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 1
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 1
1.7.1. All persons involved in keeping animals shall possess the necessary basic knowledge and skills as regards the health and the welfare needs of the animals.
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 2
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 2
1.7.2. Husbandry practices, including stocking densities and housing conditions shall ensure that the developmental, physiological and ethological needs of animals are met. Minimising stress of the animals should be a guiding principle in husbandry.
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 9
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 9
1.7.9. Mutilation of animals shall be prohibited, with the exception of dehorning when it is performed for veterinary, animal welfare reasons, or to ensure the safety of workers.
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part III – paragraph 4 – point 4 – point 1 – point 6 – point 1
Annex II – part III – paragraph 4 – point 4 – point 1 – point 6 – point 1
4.1.6.1. All persons involved in keeping aquaculture animals shall possess the necessary basic knowledge and skills as regards the health and the welfare needs of the animals