2023/2049(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the provisional agreement between Parliament and the Council on the revised Fisheries Control Regulation should contains major improvements to traceability rules for all fishery and aquaculture products; whereas the~~se rules will be implemented over a transition period that will be longer than desirable – two years for fresh and frozen products and five years for processed products – and~~y will ensure that consumers receive accurate information; whereas improved labelling ~~will~~should be a tool for combating IUU fishing and will contribute to ensuring fair competition;

Amendment 100 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Believes that the Commission and the Member States need to make more effort to achieve more uniform implementation of the CMO Regulation; is of the opinion that more uniform implementation could help to ensure consumer trust in the aquatic food products placed on the single market; notes that some Member States have sub-state governments that have competence for fisheries, shellfish and aquaculture, and the Commission should respect the scope of their competences in that area;

Amendment 101 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Believes that the Commission and the Member States need to make more effort to ~~achieve more uniform implementation~~ensure that each State implements the necessary measures to achieve the objectives of the CMO Regulation; is of the opinion that ~~more uniform implement~~the purpose behind implementing this regulation could help to ensure consumer trust in the aquatic food products placed on the single market;

Amendment 102 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Believes that the Commission and the Member States need to make more effort to achieve more uniform implementation of the CMO Regulation across sectors, by taking sufficient account of the specific conditions under which markets operate in the outermost regions; is of the opinion that more uniform implementation could help to ensure consumer trust in the aquatic food products placed on the single market, and serve the objectives of endogenous development and food self-sufficiency in the outermost regions;

Amendment 103 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19a. Stresses the importance of involving all stakeholders throughout the entire supply chain; underlines in this connection the valuable work of the applicable market advisory council (MAC);

Amendment 104 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to present a proposal for a legislative framework for sustainable food systems with the aim of enhancing transparency and providing consumers with more information; stresses that the proposal should recognise the importance of healthy, sustainable fishery and aquaculture products, enhancing the value of the fisheries sector; highlights the need to ensure that this does not create an additional administrative burden and aligns with the sustainability condition set down in EU legislation;

Amendment 105 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to present a proposal for a legislative framework for sustainable food systems with the aim of enhancing transparency and providing consumers with more information; highlights the need for this new legislative framework to include the importance of fish consumption in a healthy diet; highlights the need to ensure that this does not create an additional administrative burden and aligns with the sustainability condition set down in EU legislation;

Amendment 106 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 107 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 108 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. ~~Welcomes~~Expresses concern regarding the outcome of the negotiations on the revision of the Fisheries Control Regulation, in particular the ~~rul~~measures aiming to strengthen traceability provisions for all fishery and aquaculture products; is of the opinion that this traceability information will be very important for European consumers; calls on the Commission to propose further action to ensure that this information reaches final consumers , in the long term, to install on-board cameras (CCTV) on all fishing vessels on the pretext of strengthening traceability and transparency; believes that European policies should strengthen these two pillars by encouraging small-scale fisheries, by putting a ~~simple, accessible format~~n end to excessive red tape and bolstering short distribution channels;

Amendment 109 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 11 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the provisional agreement between Parliament and the Council on the revised Fisheries Control Regulation contains major improvements to traceability rules for all fishery and aquaculture products; whereas these rules will be implemented ~~over a transition period that will be longer than desirable~~gradually – two years for fresh and frozen products and five years for processed products – and will ensure that consumers receive accurate information; whereas improved labelling ~~will be a tool for~~could contribute to combating IUU fishing and will contribute to ensuring fair competition;

Amendment 110 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Welcomes the outcome of the negotiations on the revision of the Fisheries Control Regulation, in particular the rules aiming to strengthen traceability provisions for all fishery and aquaculture products; is of the opinion that this traceability information will be very important for European consumers; calls on the Commission to propose further action ~~to ensure that this information~~with the same requirements for all products, regardless of the extent to which they have been processed, the category of food or the Member State where the company is based, to ensure that this information is more accurate, clear, complete and harmonised in all Member States and territories with competence for fisheries and in all product categories, so that it reaches final consumers in a simple, accessible format;

Amendment 111 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Welcomes the outcome of the negotiations on the revision of the Fisheries Control Regulation, in particular the rules aiming to strengthen traceability provisions for all fishery and aquaculture products, including produce imported from third countries; is of the opinion that this traceability information will be very important for European consumers; calls on the Commission to propose further action to ensure that this information reaches final consumers in a simple, accessible format;

Amendment 112 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Believes that the Member States should make greater use of the EUMOFA ~~in order to~~, which should further improve the data collected ~~under the instrument; is of the opinion that the EUMOFA could be used more to~~and the market analysis of different parts of Europe with different fish consumption habits, offering more intuitive and comprehensive digital tools through the instrument; is of the opinion that this could make the EUMOFA data more useful for analyseing the market, particularly when there are drastic changes, such as those that occurred during the COVID crisis, with a view to activating crisis tools and options to stabilise the market;

Amendment 113 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Believes that the Member States should make greater use of the EUMOFA in order to further improve the data collected under the instrument; is also of the opinion that ~~the EUMOFA could be used more~~, in the areas in which use of the EUMOFA has so far been limited, the appropriate improvements should be made to enable it to be more widely used to analyse the market, particularly when there are drastic changes, such as those that occurred during the COVID crisis, with a view to activating crisis tools and options to stabilise the market;

Amendment 114 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Believes that the Member States should make greater use of the EUMOFA in order to further improve the data collected under the instrument; is of the opinion that the EUMOFA could be used more to analyse the market differentiated by regions, particularly when there are drastic changes, such as those that occurred during the COVID crisis, with a view to activating crisis tools and options to stabilise the market;

Amendment 115 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)

23a. Considers that it is vital to guarantee a level playing field for all fishery, shellfish and aquaculture products on the EU market;

Amendment 116 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Reiterates its call for the criteria for recognising POs and inter-branch organisations to be adapted to better accommodate all the different organisations in the Member States that perform tasks that largely fall within the remit of a PO; highlights, in this regard, organisations such as cofradías and prud’homies de pêche, as well as those operating in the outermost regions;

Amendment 117 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Reiterates its call to all Member States for the criteria for recognising POs to be adapted to ~~better accommodat~~recognise all the different organisations in the Member States that perform tasks that largely fall within the remit of a PO; highlights, in this regard, organisations such as cofradías and prud’homies de pêche;

Amendment 118 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)

24a. Calls for the Commission to initiate more effective measures to eliminate barriers for POs to fully deliver on their missions by addressing the difficulties for small scale coastal and island fisheries POs regarding differential treatment by national administrations, be it in terms of PO recognition, day-to-day financing, administrative support or eligibility of measures.

Amendment 119 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)

24a. Underlines the importance of ensuring the commitment of all stakeholders, throughout the fishery and aquaculture supply chain and civil society, to increase confidence and understanding in applying the CMO provisions, in particular by maintaining and strengthening collaboration with the Market Advisory Council (MAC);

Amendment 12 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the provisional agreement between Parliament and the Council on the revised Fisheries Control Regulation contains major improvements to traceability rules for all fishery and aquaculture products; whereas these rules will be implemented ~~over~~following a transition period that will be longer than desirable – two years for fresh and frozen products and five years for processed products – and will ensure that consumers receive accurate information; whereas improved labelling will be a tool for combating IUU fishing and will contribute to ensuring fair competition;

Amendment 120 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)

24a. Calls for bodies representing small-scale fisheries and shellfishing, such as cofradías and other bodies, to be recognised and treated in the same way as producer organisations so that they have equal access to EU funds;

Amendment 121 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)

24b. Welcomes the Commission’s recognition that the funding and creation of structures to share the and organise the financial support of transnational professional organisations is a key issue; notes that this is particularly pertinent to the diverse small scale coastal fisheries sector which constitutes the majority of the EU fleet;

Amendment 13 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. whereas the implementation of the CMO demonstrates a low uptake related to the creation of POs due to the complex set-up and recognition framework in the Member States and the financial and legal uncertainties regarding the financial support and eligibility of actions; whereas the obstacles for other organisations such as cofradias and Prud’homie de pêche should also be addressed;

Amendment 14 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. whereas more than three-quarter of respondents to the 2021 Special Eurobarometer 515 consider that the date of catch or production should be mentioned on the label for all fishery and aquaculture products;

Amendment 15 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. whereas the conditions of activity in the outermost regions require unique and appropriate solutions to meet the challenges of endogenous development and food self-sufficiency;

Amendment 16 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Highlights the fact that the 2013 revision of the CMO Regulation resulted in a shift from certain types of interventions to an approach more oriented towards the long-term market, with a focus on development and innovation in the sector and without taking sufficient account of the exceptional situation of the regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;

Amendment 17 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Considers that, despite their objectives, successive reforms of the CMO in fishery and aquaculture products, particularly the aquaculture market, have not helped as they should have done to improve earnings in the sector, secure market stability, improve the marketing of fisheries products or increase their added value;

Amendment 18 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Considers producer organisations (POs) to be the backbone of the fishery and aquaculture sector, supporting the day-to- day management of the CFP and enabling its collective implementation at producer level; considers, however, that some producers' organisations suffer from a lack of representativeness and should change the way they are elected so that the voice of small-scale fisheries is taken into account;

Amendment 19 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Considers producer organisations (POs) to be the backbone of the fishery and aquaculture sector, supporting the day-to- day management of the CFP and enabling its collective implementation at producer level, guaranteeing a supply of healthy proteins, and preserving the economic activity and cultural heritage of coastal areas;

Amendment 2 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3

~~— having regard to the Commission communication of 20 May 2020 entitled ‘A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system’ (COM(2020)0381),~~deleted

Amendment 20 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Considers producer organisations (POs) and inter-branch organisations to be the backbone of the fishery and aquaculture sector, supporting the day-to- day management of the CFP and enabling its collective implementation at producer level;

Amendment 21 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is of the opinion that POs and inter-branch organisations have a key role in helping to achieve the objectives of the CFP, which is why they need to be further supported; notes that more must be done to promote the set-up, consolidation and financing of POs and inter-branch organisations across the EU, particularly in Member States where primary production has largely remained fragmented (aquaculture, small- scale fisheries); considers that strong PO presence and that of inter-branch organisations is crucial for enhancing the prosperity of coastal communities and strengthening the position of fishers in the supply chain, especially in the outermost regions;

Amendment 22 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is of the opinion that POs have a key role in helping to achieve the objectives of the CFP, which is why they need to be further supported; notes that more must be done to promote the set-up, consolidation and financing of POs across the EU, particularly in Member States where primary production has largely remained fragmented (aquaculture, shellfishing, small- scale fisheries); considers that strong PO presence is crucial for enhancing the prosperity of coastal communities, protecting the marine environment and strengthening the position of fishers in the supply chain;

Amendment 23 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is of the opinion that POs have a key role in helping to achieve the objectives of the CFP, which is why they need to be further supported; notes that ~~more must be don~~it is essential to continue to encourage tohe promot~~e the~~ion, set-up, and consolidation ~~and financing~~ of POs across the EU, including better financing (which varies from one Member State to another), particularly in Member States where primary production has largely remained fragmented (aquaculture, small- scale fisheries); considers that strong PO presence is crucial for enhancing the prosperity of coastal communities and strengthening the position of fishers in the supply chain;

Amendment 24 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is of the opinion that POs have a key role in helping to achieve the objectives of the CFP, which is why they need to be further supported; ~~notes that more must be done~~considers that concrete and binding measures are needed to promote the set-up, consolidation and financing of POs across the EU, particularly in Member States where primary production has largely remained fragmented (aquaculture, small- scale fisheries); considers that strong PO presence is crucial for enhancing the prosperity of coastal and island communities and strengthening the position of fishers in the supply chain;

Amendment 25 #

4. Is of the opinion that POs have a key role in helping to achieve the objectives of the CFP, which is why they need to be further supported and strengthened; notes that more must be done to promote the set-up, consolidation and financing of POs across the EU, particularly in Member States where primary production has largely remained fragmented (aquaculture, small- scale fisheries); considers that strong PO presence is crucial for enhancing the prosperity of coastal communities and strengthening the position of fishers ~~in the supply chain~~and aquaculture producers in the supply chain and the promotion of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture activities;

Amendment 26 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Is of the opinion that POs have a key role in helping to achieve the objectives of the CFP, which is why they need to be further supported; notes that more must be done to promote the set-up, consolidation and financing of POs across the EU, particularly in Member States where primary production has largely remained fragmented (aquaculture, small- scale fisheries); considers that strong PO presence is crucial for enhancing the prosperity of coastal communities ~~and~~, for the protection of the marine environment, and for strengthening the position of fishers in the supply chain;

Amendment 27 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Welcomes the Commission’s recognition that PMPs are key in helping to achieve the objectives assigned to the CMO by Article 35 of the CFP Regulation and that a strong presence of well- functioning POs is a decisive factor in the survival and prosperity of coastal and island communities and in strengthening the weight of primary producers in relation to the processing industry or retailers; notes, however, that the inconsistent financial support across national authorities for the implementation of PMPs by POs of small scale coastal fishers creates ongoing challenges to the proper functioning of POs of small scale coastal fishers and to ensuring a level playing field and does not deliver on the Commission’s commitment that the corollary of POs’ obligations with regard to implementing the CFP objectives is privileged access to financial support;

Amendment 28 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)

4b. Is of the opinion that, while the Commission’s approach to facilitate dialogue and understanding among parties helps facilitate the recognition process of POs of small scale coastal and island fishers, this approach does not help facilitate the day-to-day functioning and financial viability of POs of small scale coastal and island fishers, in particular in relation to the implementation of PMPs;

Amendment 29 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)

4c. Considers that the Commission’s approach of raising awareness of the many reasons why proper financing is important is not sufficient to reduce disparities across national authorities in financing the implementation of PMPs and the day-to-day functioning of POs of small scale coastal and island communities and that this creates an inequitable PO system which undermines the survival and prosperity of coastal and island communities;

Amendment 3 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)

– having regard to the report on the small-scale fisheries situation in the EU and future perspectives,

Amendment 30 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)

4d. Calls for an updated and strengthened Commission staff guidance document which reflects the importance, and diversity and specific characteristics of the small scale fishery sector; notes that measures ensuring the accessibility of financial support for POs of small scale coastal and island fishers in relation to the implementation of their PMPs and the day-to day functioning of their POs are essential to achieve the objectives of the CMO and of the CFP and for the survival and prosperity of coastal and island communities.

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)

4e. Calls for concrete measures to ensure fair access to markets and sustainable food systems for small scale coastal and island fishers and gender and youth inclusive policies for present and future fishing communities.

Amendment 32 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Concludes that properly functioning POs generally have successful measures and actions, but observes that there is still a lack of POs organising small-scale fishers and aquaculture farmers in particular; notes also that there are significant financial impediments to the day-to-day functioning of the POs of small scale coastal and island communities; notes that the aquaculture POs currently in operation have been particularly successful in their promotion and communication activities;

Amendment 33 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Concludes that properly functioning POs and inter-branch organisations generally have successful measures and actions, but observes that there is still a lack of POs and inter-branch organisations organising small-scale fishers and aquaculture farmers in particular, especially in the outermost regions; notes that the aquaculture POs currently in operation have been particularly successful in their promotion and communication activities;

Amendment 34 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Concludes that properly functioning POs generally have successful measures and actions, but observes that there is still a lack of POs organising small-scale fishers, shellfish gatherers and aquaculture farmers in particular; notes that the aquaculture POs currently in operation have been particularly successful in their promotion and communication activities;

Amendment 35 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Calls for Member States and the European Commission to work proactively to remove barriers to PO recognition for small scale producers, through concrete measures such as the provision of legal structure and administrative templates, domain expert mentoring, organisational capacity building, access to adequate advance and operational financing and, achievable PO recognition criteria suited to the specific characteristics of the small scale sector;

Amendment 36 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Urges Member States to provide the appropriate administrative and financial support to set up and operate small-scale coastal fisheries POs, and provide specific criteria for their recognition;

Amendment 37 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)

5b. Calls for Member States and the European Commission to recognise that economic activity should not be the primary criterion for PO recognition given the social and cultural importance of small-scale low impact fisheries;

Amendment 38 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)

5c. Notes that, since financial support to PMPs is not mandatory under the EMFAF Regulation, and since there is currently inconsistent financial support across national authorities for the implementation of production and marketing plans, this raises increased concern around level-playing-field issues for POs that must abide by the same CMO rules.

Amendment 39 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Considers that there are currently organisations in the Member States that perform tasks and functions falling within the remit of POs, but that these organisations cannot qualify as POs under the CMO Regulation; specifically guilds (‘cofradías’) are ancestral organisations playing a vital structuring role in certain coastal communities and, as such, they should be recognised under EU law and be eligible for financial support on an equal footing with producer organisations; calls on the Commission to take action in this regard in coordination with Member States concerned, including by considering adapting the CMO rules accordingly where necessary;

Amendment 4 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)

– having regard to the 2020 report by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) on criteria and indicators to incorporate sustainability aspects for seafood products (STECF-20-05),

Amendment 40 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Considers that there are currently organisations in the Member States that perform tasks and functions falling within the remit of POs, but that these organisations cannot qualify as POs under the CMO Regulation; Organizations such as fisheries committees, “Prud´homies” and “Confrarias”, should be included in the range of established POs, due to their vital role in local resource management, promoting and preserving traditional arts and products, as well as ensuring sustainable fishing practices, setting quotas and dealing with issues related to fish stock conservation;

Amendment 41 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Considers that there are currently organisations in the Member States that perform tasks and functions falling within the remit of POs and inter-branch organisations, but that these organisations cannot qualify as POs under the CMO Regulation;

Amendment 42 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Considers that there are currently organisations in the Member States that perform tasks and functions falling within the remit of POs, such as cofradías (fishers' associations), but that these organisations cannot qualify as POs under the CMO Regulation;

Amendment 43 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to provide further technical and financial assistance to organisations pursuing POs objectives so that they are able to meet all the conditions with regard to their recognition as POs under the CMO;

Amendment 44 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Considers that cofradías should be treated in the same way as producer organisations, in light of their sales role and management of auctions, which are crucial for small-scale fishery and shellfish products;

Amendment 45 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Calls on Member States to verify the democratic functioning and governance structure of POs as well as checking the rules on admission of new members or withdrawal of membership, as required by the CMO regulation;

Amendment 46 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Notes that the COVID-19 crisis resulted in the sudden closure of most outlets for fresh aquatic food products, including in the outermost regions, making it opportune to restore the option of using storage aid mechanisms and to extend these to cover aquaculture POs;

Amendment 47 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Notes that the COVID-19 crisis resulted in the sudden closure of most outlets for fresh aquatic food products, making it opportune to restore the option of using storage aid mechanisms and to extend these to cover extensive aquaculture and mussel farming POs;

Amendment 48 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Points out that the Commission evaluation and the underlying consultations identified opportunities for simplifying, streamlining and modernising the standards; notes that it also found a relatively low level of monitoring by national authorities when it comes to ensuring compliance with the standards, so it is more vital than ever to harmonise the legislation on monitoring and inspections in all Member States;

Amendment 49 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9a. Notes the different levels of compliance in the Member States and suggests taking into account the good practices in terms of marketing, ecosystem protection and requirements for legislative compliance in the Member States and fisheries nations with such rules;

Amendment 5 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)

– having regard to the European Commission's renewed strategy for the EU's outermost regions, putting citizens first and unlocking their potential,

Amendment 50 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9a. Urges Member States to improve consistency in the support for POs by national authorities and reduce to the greatest extent possible existing gaps and differences across the EU; asks the Commission to continue its support to Member States in this regard;

Amendment 51 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Highlights the fact that the Commission evaluation identified shortcomings in the existing framework in terms of its ability to achieve the objectives of the CMO Regulation; it is essential that the marketing standards for all products marketed in the EU are aligned and updated in accordance to the requirements and goals of the CFP to enhance fair competition and clarity among all players, being essential to emphasize the integration of social and environmental benchmarks to ensure global sustainability

Amendment 52 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Highlights the fact that the Commission evaluation identified shortcomings in the existing framework in terms of its ability to achieve the objectives of the CMO Regulation; calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to detect countries that are not complying with the legislation and to ensure that there is a level playing field in all Member States;

Amendment 53 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Highlights the fact that the Commission evaluation identified shortcomings in the existing framework in terms of its ability to achieve the objectives of the CMO Regulation, in particular, in taking account of the specific characteristics of the markets in the regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;

Amendment 54 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Considers that it is necessary and urgent to reform the common fisheries policy to take into account the changes and needs of fisheries, a vital sector, in terms of the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, which are highly vulnerable to market fluctuations, inflation, different tax treatment in the Member States, changes stemming from Brexit, rising fuel prices and adaptation to the energy transition;

Amendment 55 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Considers that marketing standards of seafood products consumed in the EU, regardless of their origin, should also include sustainability aspects;

Amendment 56 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Points out that marketing standards for fresh fish should be dealt with differently from standards for processed fish products;

Amendment 57 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)

10b. Believes that it is vital to harness the potential of certification, especially protected designations of origin (PDO) and their benefits in terms of environmental sustainability in order to promote intensive aquaculture products;

Amendment 58 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Agrees that for the CMO to fully achieve its objectives, consumers must be informed, through marketing and educational campaigns, of the value of eating fishery and aquaculture products, the wide variety of species available and the importance of understanding the information on labels with a view to avoiding communications that mislead consumers; believes that for consumers to be able to make informed choices, they should receive clear and comprehensive information on the products sold on the EU market, and that this information should comply with the same rules, regardless of the products’ origin;

Amendment 59 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Agrees that for the CMO to fully achieve its objectives, consumers must be informed, through ~~marketing~~promotional and educational campaigns, of the ~~value of eating~~nutritional properties and health benefits of fishery and aquaculture products, the wide variety of species available and the importance of understanding the information on labels; believes that for consumers to be able to make informed choices, they should receive clear and comprehensive information on the products sold on the EU market, and that this information should comply with the same rules, regardless of the products’ origin;

Amendment 6 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)

– having regard to the 2021 Special Eurobarometer Report 515 titled 'EU Consumer Habits Regarding Fishery and Aquaculture Products',

Amendment 60 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Agrees that for the CMO to fully achieve its objectives, consumers must be informed, through marketing and educational campaigns, of the value of eating fishery and aquaculture products, the wide variety of species available and the importance of understanding the information on labels~~; believes that f~~, this should be aligned with the EU food system’s. For consumers to be able to make informed choices, they should receive clear and comprehensive information on the products sold on the EU market, and that this information should comply with the same rules, regardless of the products’ origin; and means of production. Without adding any unnecessary administrative burdens for POs, marketing standards should be reinforced in order to include more information on the labels such as the ingredients, geographical fishing area, and fishing gear, among others.

Amendment 61 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Agrees that for the CMO to fully achieve its objectives, ~~consumers must b~~the authorities responsible for placing products on the market must ensure that consumers are informed, through marketing and educational campaigns, of the value of eating fishery and aquaculture products, the wide variety of species available and the importance of understanding the information on labels; believes that for consumers to be able to make informed choices, they should receive clear and comprehensive information on the products sold on the EU market, and that this information should comply with the same rules, regardless of the products’ origin;

Amendment 62 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Agrees that for the CMO to fully achieve its objectives, consumers must be informed, through marketing and educational campaigns, of the nutritional, health and sustainable value of eating fishery and aquaculture products, the wide variety of species available and the importance of understanding the information on labels; believes that for consumers to be able to make informed choices, they should receive clear and comprehensive information on the products sold on the EU market, and that this information should comply with the same rules, regardless of the products’ origin;

Amendment 63 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Believes that the information on fishery and aquaculture products should be clear, accurate and complete given that some products on the market, such as plant-based products, do not provide such information, use terms exclusively used by fishery products even though they are not fishery products, do not indicate the product origin, or overwhelm consumers with superfluous and incomplete information to ultimately disguise the fact that they are not fishery products; notes that some Nutri-Score products provide incomplete nutritional information or hide ingredients with a high nutritional value that are beneficial for consumers' health;

Amendment 64 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Calls on the Commission to consider improving the labelling of fishery and aquaculture products so that consumers can clearly identify the origin of products, given that this information is increasingly valued by European consumers and it encourages them to consume local foods that are produced or obtained in their area; underlines the need to change the current system identifying fishery products by FAO area as it does not indicate their origin clearly and in detail, and can create confusion;

Amendment 65 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. All seafood products traded within the EU, whether produced within the EU or imported from third countries, should adhere to harmonized environmental and social sustainability standards. These standards should be supported in trade agreements, RFMO´S and any initiatives defending level plain fields. This is crucial to ensure that EU producers are not unduly disadvantaged in the market.

Amendment 66 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)

11b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote and establish new protected quality designations in light of their known and proven benefits for EU fishery and aquaculture products and better marketing of those products; urges the Commission to facilitate the application of the new regulation to be adopted in the coming months, which will bring in significant changes that will benefit these quality structures, reducing as far as possible the time needed to deal with applications;

Amendment 67 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)

11b. To avoid the cost implications of maintaining high standards, the EU should explore mechanisms to support the European fishing industry, including all that are not recognized yet as PO´s, to ensure their viability and competitiveness. .

Amendment 68 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)

11c. Periodic reviews should be conducted to ensure compliance and assess the effectiveness of these harmonized standards. This will help in identifying areas of improvement and ensuring that the standards remain relevant and updated.

Amendment 69 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Argues that traceability and related transparency measures are necessary for ensuring compliance with applicable CFP rules; believes that if these measures are supported by a proper labelling system, that should be required for processed, fresh and preserved fishery products they can guarantee that the information provided to consumers is trustworthy and reliable; highlights the fact that such a labelling system is vital for combating both food fraud, including mislabelling, and IUU fishing; the traceability of the product must be strengthened and guaranteed throughout all the stages of the value chain.

Amendment 7 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)

– having regard to the report by the Market Advisory Council (MAC)1a on the Commission report entitled ‘Implementation of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products’ (COM(2023)0101), _________________ 1a https://marketac.eu/2022-report-on-the- functioning-of-the-common-market- organisation-cmo/

Amendment 70 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Argues that traceability and related transparency measures are necessary for ensuring compliance with applicable CFP rules; believes that if these measures are supported by a proper labelling system, they can guarantee that the information provided to consumers is trustworthy and reliable; highlights the fact that such a labelling system ~~is vital for~~could contribute to combating both food fraud, including mislabelling, and IUU fishing; welcomes in this regard the introduction of the CATCH certificate for imported products by the new Fisheries Control Regulation;

Amendment 71 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Argues that traceability and related transparency measures are necessary for ensuring compliance with applicable CFP rules; believes that if these measures are supported by a proper labelling system, they can guarantee that the information provided to consumers is accurate, clear, complete, trustworthy and reliable; highlights the fact that such a labelling system is vital for combating both food fraud, including mislabelling, and IUU fishing;

Amendment 72 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Stresses that greater traceability and transparency would not only have economic and commercial benefits, but would also improve efforts to protect health;

Amendment 73 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Highlights the request resulting from the Commission targeted consultation to include processed fishery and aquaculture products in the CMO mandatory information;

Amendment 74 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)

12b. Highlights that the STECF proposed to improve consumer information through the CMO by including more detailed information on the catch area and fishing gear for fishery products and on the production system for aquaculture products;

Amendment 75 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)

12c. Calls for providing mandatory information on the date of catch for all fishery products and the production method for all aquaculture products;

Amendment 76 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Notes that the Commission received, in its consultations, reports indicating that mandatory consumer information requirements had not been met in some Member States; notes that implementation throughout the EU is considered to be uneven and this is particularly significant in some segments, such as fishmongers and mass caterers; recalls that labelling must provide an accurate description of fishery and non- fishery products, in particular when mentioning substitute products, as in many cases images are used that make consumers think certain products are fishery products when they are not; considers that the marketing of purely plant-based products under the trade name 'fish' or fish species may lead to confusion for consumers at the time of purchase; asserts that the trade name 'fish' or fish species should be reserved on the internal market for fishery or aquaculture products of animal origin;

Amendment 77 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Notes that the Commission received, in its consultations, reports indicating that mandatory consumer information requirements had not been met in some Member States; notes that implementation throughout the EU is considered to be uneven and this is particularly significant in some segments, such as fishmongers and mass caterers; recalls that labelling must provide an accurate description of fishery and non- fishery products, in particular when mentioning substitute products, as in many cases images are used that make consumers think certain products are fishery products when they are not; considers that the Commission should investigate fraudulent and/or false descriptions on products competing with fishery products;

Amendment 78 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Notes that the Commission received, in its consultations, reports indicating that mandatory consumer information requirements had not been met in some Member States; notes that implementation throughout the EU is considered to be uneven and this is particularly significant in some segments, such as fishmongers and mass caterers; recalls that labelling must provide an accurate description of fishery and non- fishery products, avoiding fraud and misleading advertising that is harmful to consumers and fishers, in particular when mentioning substitute products, as in many cases images are used that make consumers think certain products are fishery products when they are not;

Amendment 79 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Calls on the Commission to revise the existing legislation on the labelling and presentation of plant-based products that imitate fishery and aquaculture products to ensure that consumers are given accurate and precise information that avoids any misunderstandings and maintains equal opportunities in the EU market; suggests that the Commission should take into account the progress made in this area in a number of Member States, such as the measures in Royal Decree 474/2014 (Spain) and Decree 2022-947 (France);

Amendment 8 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)

– having regard to the report by the Market Advisory Council (MAC)2a entitled 'Improving the Labelling Legislation for Plant-Based Imitations of Fisheries and Aquaculture Products', _________________ 2a https://marketac.eu/improving-the- labelling-legislation-for-plant-based- imitations-of-fisheries-and-aquaculture- products/

Amendment 80 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Notes that there are no data indicating that consumers confuse fisheries and aquaculture products, on one hand, and plant-based alternatives to fisheries products on the other; notes that producers of plant-based alternatives clearly label their products as 'vegetarian' or 'vegan'; considers that there is no need to put in place restrictions to the use of fisheries-related terms for plant-based alternatives, as long as they are clearly labelled as such;

Amendment 81 #

Caroline ROOSE, Rosa D'AMATO, Francisco GUERREIRO, Grace O'SULLIVAN, Benoît BITEAU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Stresses the importance of putting an end to all situations that could mislead the final consumer, especially in respect of the provenance of raw materials used, by ensuring that only products made from fish can be advertised as such;

Amendment 82 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)

13b. Notes that EU consumers consume more fisheries products than what the European Waters can sustainably provide, notes that it leads to a dependance of the EU to imports from third countries, considers that the EU should aim at reducing the consumption of imported fisheries products and encourage the consumption of EU sustainable fisheries products;

Amendment 83 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Recalls that POs and inter-branch organisations may be exempted from the application of competition rules in order to achieve their objectives, subject to certain conditions, including that their activities do not lead to the partitioning of markets, do not exclude competition and do not eliminate competition;

Amendment 84 #

Gabriel MATO, Stéphane BIJOUX, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, François-Xavier BELLAMY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Notes that this exemption is essential for allowing some practices used by POs and inter-branch organisations, especially in the outermost regions, such as controlling the quantities put on the market by POtheir members in order to stabilise markets and prices, comply with conservation requirements and avoid food waste; concludes that non-recognised collective bodies of producers (e.g. cooperatives, cofradías) may not benefit from the exemption under the current criteria for POs;

Amendment 85 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)

15a. Stresses that, bearing in mind the principle of subsidiarity, cofradías should be recognised and treated in the same way as POs in the European Union given that they are the main representatives of small-scale fisheries and shellfishers; recalls that these long-established, public law corporations are not-for-profit, social economy entities that represent the sector's economic interests, and advise and collaborate with the authorities responsible for maritime fisheries and shellfishing, including the Spanish Government and the autonomous communities managing fisheries and fisheries resources;

Amendment 86 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)

15a. Underlines that around 70% of the seafood that is consumed in the EU is imported from third countries; highlights that the fisheries, aquaculture and related sectors must be profitable to be able to make the investments needed to operate, while profitability is only possible if the products are competitive with imports from third countries; calls on the Commission and Council to ensure that the EU trade policy allows for a level playing field between EU and imported products;

Amendment 87 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)

15a. Reiterates the importance of protecting the European fishing industry's competitiveness by ensuring a level playing field with non-EU operators with a view to preventing imported products becoming more attractive than EU produce because such operators are not subject to the same stringent regulations as EU fleets;

Amendment 88 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)

15a. Request to the COM to initiate a dialogue with POs on autonomous tariff quotas

Amendment 89 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)

15b. In order to fortify the resilience of the European fishing industry and ensure sustainable profitability for fishers, storage aid shall be extended and made available to POs as an ongoing support mechanism. This will allow fishers to regulate the volume of their landings on the market, promoting market stability and preventing unnecessary gluts or shortages. The effectiveness and utilization of the storage aid will be periodically reviewed. This assessment will ensure that the aid remains responsive to the needs of fishers and effectively stabilizes the market.

Amendment 9 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas ~~it stressed, in its resolution on a farm to fork strategy, that~~ good traceability mechanisms, which respond to consumer demand by providing information on where, when, how and what fish has been caught or farmed, including for products imported from outside the EU, are essential for ensuring food safety, guaranteeing transparency for consumers, fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fisheries and achieving the targets of the Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals;

Amendment 90 #

Francisco José MILLÁN MON, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6

Market intelligence and crisis management

Amendment 91 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Recalls that the EUMOFA provides market intelligence based on the existing Combined Nomenclature (CN) of the EU's common customs tariff; considers that the later should be updated to include new product categories of fish products that are traded in increased volumes in the EU, as well as to offer more intuitive and comprehensive digital tools; calls on the Commission to explore ways to further improve the market intelligence of fisheries and aquaculture products, specifically improving the market analysis by distinguishing between different parts of Europe with different consumption habits of fish species;

Amendment 92 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17a. Calls on the Commission, when next revising the CMO, to look into the possibility of establishing a crisis reserve or system as a means of protecting the sector from any exceptional situations that might arise in the European fisheries and aquaculture sector; recalls that exceptional aid recently had to be provided to tackle the crisis caused by the COVID pandemic; calls on the Commission to set out the criteria for using such aid, taking as a basis the crisis reserve model already in use for other food sectors;

Amendment 93 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17a. Considers that the 2013 revision of the CMO in fisheries and aquaculture weakened the previous CMO and did away with some of the (few) regulation tools in place at the time and that the path it proposed turned out to be disastrous for many segments of the fleet, particularly the small-scale, coastal and artisanal fishing segments;

Amendment 94 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)

17b. Considers, therefore, that an ambitious, thorough reform of the CMO to strengthen public market regulation and intervention instruments in order to guarantee earnings in the sector, secure market stability, improve the marketing of fisheries products and increase their added value, with higher first sale prices for fish;

Amendment 95 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)

17c. Maintains, with a view to improving first sale prices for fish, benefiting producers and making for fair and proper distribution of added value over the whole of the sector’s value chain, and in the event of serious problems occurring as regards producers’ incomes and inequalities along the value chain, that Member States should be able to adopt forms of intervention applicable to the chain, such as laying down maximum margins for each intermediate link of the chain;

Amendment 96 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)

17d. Takes, therefore, the view that the future revision of the CMO should include a 'management option' which would allow Member States, taking into account the specific situation and the level of development achieved by producer organisations in their territories, to choose between delegating management tasks to producer organisations or keeping essential decisions within the central administration, especially where necessary to guarantee the viability of the small-scale coastal and artisanal fishing sectors;

Amendment 97 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 e (new)

17e. Considers that the revision should include granting floor-rate financial compensation to help meet the costs of landing the entire quantity of unwanted catches in cases where the proceeds of sales would be insufficient to cover those costs, as well as granting floor-rate financial compensation to help meet the costs of biological rest periods at certain critical stages in the life cycle of species as a way to preserve fisheries resources and enable fish stocks to grow at a rate compatible with maintaining fishing activity outside the rest periods;

Amendment 98 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. ~~Welcomes the progress made in implementing the CMO rules; h~~Highlights the need for further efforts in ensuring that consumers are properly informed, improving labelling, enhancing market transparency and increasing the traceability of fishery and aquaculture products;

Amendment 99 #