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In order to make this Regulation as transparent as possible the annexes from Regulation 2092/91 should be maintained, and the comitology procedure should be reduced to a minimum.
In order to make this Regulation as transparent as possible the annexes from Regulation 2092/91 should be maintained, and the comitology procedure should be reduced to a minimum.
Член 31, параграф 2
Article 31, paragraph 2
При позоваване на настоящия параграф се прилагат членове 4 и 7 от Решение 1999/468/ЕО.
Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.
При позоваване на настоящия параграф се прилагат член 5а, параграфи от 1 до 4 и член 7 от Решение 1999/468/ЕО.
Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5a(1) to (4), and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.
The regulatory procedure with scrutiny allows the Commission sufficient scope for good administrative practice while involving the European Parliament and the Council.
The regulatory procedure with scrutiny allows the Commission sufficient scope for good administrative practice while involving the European Parliament and the Council.
There is no reason to introduce a management committee procedure.
There is no reason to introduce a management committee procedure.
Член 31, параграф 2a (нов)
Article 31, paragraph 2 a (new)
Комисията уведомява по процедурата на комитология Европейския парламент за всички планирани промени в регламента и взема под дължимото внимание становището на Парламента.
The Commission shall notify the European Parliament of any planned changes to the Regulation through the comitology procedure, and shall take due account of Parliament's position thereon.
Член 31, параграф 4
Article 31, paragraph 4
Комитетът приема свой процедурен правилник.
The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.
Комитетът приема свой процедурен правилник съгласно Член 7 от Решение 1999/468/ЕО .
The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure pursuant to Article 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC .
In order to make this Regulation as transparent as possible the annexes from Regulation 2092/91 should be maintained, and the comitology procedure should be reduced to a minimum .
In order to make this Regulation as transparent as possible the annexes from Regulation 2092/91 should be maintained, and the comitology procedure should be reduced to a minimum .
Член 32, буква a)
Article 32, point (a)
a) подробни правила, по отношение на определените в дял ІІІ производствени правила, в частност по отношение на специфичните изисквания и условия, които се спазват от селскостопанските и други производители на биологични продукти;
(a) detailed rules as regards the production rules laid down in Title III, in particular as regards the specific requirements and conditions to be respected by farmers and other producers of organic products;
a) подробни правила, по отношение на определените в дял ІІІ производствени правила, в частност по отношение на специфичните изисквания и условия, които се спазват от селскостопанските и други производители на биологични продукти, в това число дефинитивни списъци, отнасящи се до материали, влагани в растениевъдството, добавки, обработващи средства и други съставки ;
(a) detailed rules as regards the production rules laid down in Title III, in particular as regards the specific requirements and conditions to be respected by farmers and other producers of organic products, including positive lists concerning crop inputs, additives, processing aids and other ingredients ;
The positive lists should be explicitly mentioned in these rules.
The positive lists should be explicitly mentioned in these rules.
This term may be confusing for consumers, leading them to believe that the product originates in the European Union, whereas it may come from a third country.
This term may be confusing for consumers, leading them to believe that the product originates in the European Union, whereas it may come from a third country.
It should be changed in the other language versions too.
It should be changed in the other language versions too.
A paradoxical situation
A paradoxical situation
Whilst organic production has seen spectacular growth since the adoption of regulation 2092/91, it still only represents 1.4 % of the total number of agricultural holdings in the 25 Member States and 3.6 % of the utilised agricultural area.
Whilst organic production has seen spectacular growth since the adoption of regulation 2092/91, it still only represents 1.4 % of the total number of agricultural holdings in the 25 Member States and 3.6 % of the utilised agricultural area.
However, consumer demand is continuing to grow and is also increasingly being met by imported products, which poses new problems with regard to inspection, certification and labelling.
However, consumer demand is continuing to grow and is also increasingly being met by imported products, which poses new problems with regard to inspection, certification and labelling.
Moreover, given that the subsidiarity principle applies in rural development, the support provided by Member States to organic farming varies very widely from one country to another, which gives rise to difficult situations and leads to distortion of competition to the detriment of those organic producers who receive the least assistance.
Moreover, given that the subsidiarity principle applies in rural development, the support provided by Member States to organic farming varies very widely from one country to another, which gives rise to difficult situations and leads to distortion of competition to the detriment of those organic producers who receive the least assistance.
In fact, whilst everyone asserts that it is their intention to develop organic farming, which is fully in line with the sustainable development objectives that the European Union has set itself in the Goteborg Agenda , two different approaches have emerged, which are often at odds.
In fact, whilst everyone asserts that it is their intention to develop organic farming, which is fully in line with the sustainable development objectives that the European Union has set itself in the Goteborg Agenda , two different approaches have emerged, which are often at odds.
One approach is essentially based on the adoption of clear, simple standards, on market principles and the facilitating of free trade, the other associated with a vision of organic farming which emphasises its importance from a regional and socio-cultural point of view and in terms of creating a sense of identity.
One approach is essentially based on the adoption of clear, simple standards, on market principles and the facilitating of free trade, the other associated with a vision of organic farming which emphasises its importance from a regional and socio-cultural point of view and in terms of creating a sense of identity.
It should not be forgotten that the sector has emerged thanks to determined action on the part of a group of 'pioneers', who have gradually formed themselves into autonomous networks.
It should not be forgotten that the sector has emerged thanks to determined action on the part of a group of 'pioneers', who have gradually formed themselves into autonomous networks.
Certification, labelling and control systems have to a large extent been developed by the organic sector in cooperation between farmers and consumers.
Certification, labelling and control systems have to a large extent been developed by the organic sector in cooperation between farmers and consumers.
They have built the trust that organic production includes environmentally friendly practices, animal welfare and healthy food instead of burdening the costs of environmental pollution and the increasing loss of biodiversity on the society.
They have built the trust that organic production includes environmentally friendly practices, animal welfare and healthy food instead of burdening the costs of environmental pollution and the increasing loss of biodiversity on the society.
The question is therefore: How can organic farming be significantly developed, and its contribution to food production and consumption increased, without destroying its specific features and without undermining the trust which is currently placed in it?
The question is therefore: How can organic farming be significantly developed, and its contribution to food production and consumption increased, without destroying its specific features and without undermining the trust which is currently placed in it?
Why introduce a new regulation?
Why introduce a new regulation?
In June 2004 the Commission adopted the European Action Plan for Organic Food and Farming, which set out 21 areas of action designed to facilitate the development of the sector.
In June 2004 the Commission adopted the European Action Plan for Organic Food and Farming, which set out 21 areas of action designed to facilitate the development of the sector.
In its opinion on the Action Plan, Parliament called in particular for a commitment to more proactive, better financed measures.
In its opinion on the Action Plan, Parliament called in particular for a commitment to more proactive, better financed measures.
Several of the actions set out in the plan entail, according to the Commission, making changes to Regulation 2092/91 in order to lay down more explicitly the principles and objectives of organic farming, safeguard the integrity of the inspection system, overcome dysfunctions of the internal market caused by private logos and standards, complete and improve standards and make import provisions more efficient.
Several of the actions set out in the plan entail, according to the Commission, making changes to Regulation 2092/91 in order to lay down more explicitly the principles and objectives of organic farming, safeguard the integrity of the inspection system, overcome dysfunctions of the internal market caused by private logos and standards, complete and improve standards and make import provisions more efficient.
In fact, however, those operating in the sector as well as consumers expected a review establishing a clearer structure of the legislation, but have not sought such a large-scale change, and are rightly concerned about the desire of the Commission to redefine the rules and to consult the stakeholders and the Parliament only on the general framework of the regulation.
In fact, however, those operating in the sector as well as consumers expected a review establishing a clearer structure of the legislation, but have not sought such a large-scale change, and are rightly concerned about the desire of the Commission to redefine the rules and to consult the stakeholders and the Parliament only on the general framework of the regulation.
Praiseworthy objectives but questionable methodology
Praiseworthy objectives but questionable methodology
Whilst no one would question the importance of tidying up a regulation that over the years has become unwieldy and complex, and of tidying up the transitional derogations provided for, the determination of Commission and Council to press ahead with a more fundamental review than previously announced, using a new legislative approach, has given rise to strong protests and serious concerns.
Whilst no one would question the importance of tidying up a regulation that over the years has become unwieldy and complex, and of tidying up the transitional derogations provided for, the determination of Commission and Council to press ahead with a more fundamental review than previously announced, using a new legislative approach, has given rise to strong protests and serious concerns.
In contrast to previous consultations on regulation 2092/91 and its revision in 1998 including livestock, the Commission has decided to replace the existing annexes by implementing rules on which the Parliament is not consulted.
In contrast to previous consultations on regulation 2092/91 and its revision in 1998 including livestock, the Commission has decided to replace the existing annexes by implementing rules on which the Parliament is not consulted.
The Commission believes that implementing rules are purely technical, and should be defined according to the commitology procedure.
The Commission believes that implementing rules are purely technical, and should be defined according to the commitology procedure.
Your draftswoman disagrees with this interpretation.
Your draftswoman disagrees with this interpretation.
The current annexes include legislative substance, such as e.g. the definition of the positive list of authorized products and practices in organic farming.
The current annexes include legislative substance, such as e.g. the definition of the positive list of authorized products and practices in organic farming.
In the light of the conflict which arose between the Parliament and the Commission in 1993 on the authorisation of GMOs in organic farming via commitology procedure including a case at the European Court of Justice, it would be wiser to avoid new disputes through proper consultation.
In the light of the conflict which arose between the Parliament and the Commission in 1993 on the authorisation of GMOs in organic farming via commitology procedure including a case at the European Court of Justice, it would be wiser to avoid new disputes through proper consultation.
Your draftswoman suggests therefore in AM 177 that Parliament should be consulted on the implementing rules or have the right -as the Council has - to veto on the implementing rules once they have been approved or changed.
Your draftswoman suggests therefore in AM 177 that Parliament should be consulted on the implementing rules or have the right -as the Council has - to veto on the implementing rules once they have been approved or changed.
Key points on which clarification and improvement is needed
Key points on which clarification and improvement is needed
With regard to the substance of the text, a number of aspects have - despite positive progress on, for example, the feeding of livestock - raised immediate questions, calling for clarification and requiring clear choices to be made:
With regard to the substance of the text, a number of aspects have - despite positive progress on, for example, the feeding of livestock - raised immediate questions, calling for clarification and requiring clear choices to be made:
- The definitions given, as well as the principles and objectives laid down for organic farming, are too general and would be subject to differing interpretation if left as they currently stand.
- The definitions given, as well as the principles and objectives laid down for organic farming, are too general and would be subject to differing interpretation if left as they currently stand.
If consumer trust is to be maintained, clear, precise and strict definitions are, on the contrary, needed.
If consumer trust is to be maintained, clear, precise and strict definitions are, on the contrary, needed.
- The scope of the provisions suggested by the Commission exclude catering and non-food products, despite the fact that these two areas are experiencing growing demand for organic products, which needs to be responded to in an organised way.
- The scope of the provisions suggested by the Commission exclude catering and non-food products, despite the fact that these two areas are experiencing growing demand for organic products, which needs to be responded to in an organised way.
On the other hand, the new regulation is to include aquaculture and the organic wine sector, which is extremely welcome.
On the other hand, the new regulation is to include aquaculture and the organic wine sector, which is extremely welcome.
In line with many Member States which would like to see public canteens, restaurants and catering using organic products included in the scope of the regulation, your draftswoman suggests in AM 1 to adopt as legal basis of the regulation both Article 37 and Article 95 of the Treaty.
In line with many Member States which would like to see public canteens, restaurants and catering using organic products included in the scope of the regulation, your draftswoman suggests in AM 1 to adopt as legal basis of the regulation both Article 37 and Article 95 of the Treaty.
- The point which has given rise to the most controversy is the new provision on acceptable ' flexibility' in relation to the regulation, which, as envisaged in the Commission proposal, would allow exceptions imposing less strict conditions.
- The point which has given rise to the most controversy is the new provision on acceptable ' flexibility' in relation to the regulation, which, as envisaged in the Commission proposal, would allow exceptions imposing less strict conditions.
This flexible scope of conditions is in sharp contrast to the Commission's proposal, not to allow the highlighting of indications of the countries of origin and specifications of private organic standards, which for years have been used as a basis for public or private national or regional logos and have contributed to build consumers' trust.
This flexible scope of conditions is in sharp contrast to the Commission's proposal, not to allow the highlighting of indications of the countries of origin and specifications of private organic standards, which for years have been used as a basis for public or private national or regional logos and have contributed to build consumers' trust.
These logos do not confuse consumers or distort the internal market, as the Commission claims, but stimulate and differentiate supply and demand.
These logos do not confuse consumers or distort the internal market, as the Commission claims, but stimulate and differentiate supply and demand.
Provided that the labelling and advertising of such products are based on specific and verifiable facts, it is unthinkable that the operation of private associations which function effectively, supplying clearly identified products, should be undermined in favour of a common EU label and elastic, unfamiliar rules which would risk damaging consumer trust.
Provided that the labelling and advertising of such products are based on specific and verifiable facts, it is unthinkable that the operation of private associations which function effectively, supplying clearly identified products, should be undermined in favour of a common EU label and elastic, unfamiliar rules which would risk damaging consumer trust.
- The provisions on the use, in particular, of plant protection products and veterinary treatments, which until now have been prohibited in organic farming, are more flexible in the draft regulation, despite the fact that this aspect is very important in terms of the attraction of organic production for consumers.
- The provisions on the use, in particular, of plant protection products and veterinary treatments, which until now have been prohibited in organic farming, are more flexible in the draft regulation, despite the fact that this aspect is very important in terms of the attraction of organic production for consumers.
- The regulation stresses that the use of genetically modified organisms is prohibited in organic production.
- The regulation stresses that the use of genetically modified organisms is prohibited in organic production.
However, as the current discussions in the Council show, there is still confusion about definitions of products made by or from GMO.
However, as the current discussions in the Council show, there is still confusion about definitions of products made by or from GMO.
The future rules should enable organic farmers to produce without any contamination.
The future rules should enable organic farmers to produce without any contamination.
The Commission has not shown the intention to draft a common legislative framework which can exclude the contamination of farms and products throughout the food chain.
The Commission has not shown the intention to draft a common legislative framework which can exclude the contamination of farms and products throughout the food chain.
Details of the means to be employed in order to apply the precautionary principle at all stages of production and rules on issues of coexistence and responsibility in the event of contamination have yet to be laid down.
Details of the means to be employed in order to apply the precautionary principle at all stages of production and rules on issues of coexistence and responsibility in the event of contamination have yet to be laid down.
- Finally, the regulation must aim to ensure the independence and reliability of inspection and certification bodies, in particular in their relations with importers and operators in third countries, by means of a clear, reliable accreditation system based on the most stringent standards applicable.
- Finally, the regulation must aim to ensure the independence and reliability of inspection and certification bodies, in particular in their relations with importers and operators in third countries, by means of a clear, reliable accreditation system based on the most stringent standards applicable.
- It is not acceptable, however, that the indication 'EU ORGANIC' should be permitted to be applied to products from third countries without further information being given on the national or regional origin.
- It is not acceptable, however, that the indication 'EU ORGANIC' should be permitted to be applied to products from third countries without further information being given on the national or regional origin.
Consumers have the right to know the origin of the organic products they are purchasing, even if they meet European standards.
Consumers have the right to know the origin of the organic products they are purchasing, even if they meet European standards.
Giving a fresh boost to organic farming
Giving a fresh boost to organic farming
The review of the European regulation on organic farming can, and should, provide an opportunity for giving a genuine boost to this form of production.
The review of the European regulation on organic farming can, and should, provide an opportunity for giving a genuine boost to this form of production.
The benefits of this production are now recognised and demand grows in our societies.
The benefits of this production are now recognised and demand grows in our societies.
That is on condition, however, that the necessary harmonisation and clarification are not at the expense of strict requirements and trust, which are the cornerstones of organic farming!
That is on condition, however, that the necessary harmonisation and clarification are not at the expense of strict requirements and trust, which are the cornerstones of organic farming!
For all that, whilst this revised regulation is necessary, it will not be sufficient to resolve the equally (or even more) important issues of support to encourage organic farming within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (which is currently very low), the structuring of marketing and distribution networks, and the setting of prices that both provide reasonable returns for producers and are affordable for consumers.
For all that, whilst this revised regulation is necessary, it will not be sufficient to resolve the equally (or even more) important issues of support to encourage organic farming within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (which is currently very low), the structuring of marketing and distribution networks, and the setting of prices that both provide reasonable returns for producers and are affordable for consumers.
Organic farming is, in fact, not merely a niche market to be developed, but above all represents an integrated approach to agriculture which takes account of all of its dimensions (including economic and employment aspects, associated with environment, land, health, etc), and should inspire overall reform of the Common Agricultural Policy with a view to ensuring genuinely sustainable development.
Organic farming is, in fact, not merely a niche market to be developed, but above all represents an integrated approach to agriculture which takes account of all of its dimensions (including economic and employment aspects, associated with environment, land, health, etc), and should inspire overall reform of the Common Agricultural Policy with a view to ensuring genuinely sustainable development.