11 Amendments of Dita CHARANZOVÁ related to 2022/0089(COD)
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) A unitary and exclusive system of geographical indications should contribute significantly to increase awareness, recognition and consumer understanding, both in the Union and in third countries, of the symbols, indications and abbreviations demonstrating participation in the European quality schemes and their added value, complementing Regulation (EU) No 1144/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on information provision and promotion measures concerning agricultural products implemented in the internal market and in third countries.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Union has for some time been aiming at simplifying the regulatory framework of the Common Agricultural Policy. This approach should also apply to regulations in the field of geographical indications, without calling into question the specific characteristics of each sector. In order to simplify the lengthy registration and amendment procedures, harmonised procedural rules for geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products should be laid down in a single legal instrument, while maintaining product specific provisions for wine in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, for spirit drinks in Regulation (EU) 2019/787 and for agricultural products in this Regulation. The procedures for the registration, amendments to the product specification and cancellation of the registration in respect of geographical indications originating in the Union, including opposition procedures, should be carried out by the Member States and the Commission. The Member States and the Commission should be responsible for distinct stages of each procedure, which should not result in disproportionate burdens nor entail excessive managing costs, especially for small producers. Member States should be responsible for the first stage of the procedure, which consists of receiving the application from the producer group, assessing it, including running a national opposition procedure, and, following the results of the assessment, submitting the application to the Commission. The Commission should be responsible for scrutinising the application in the second stage of the procedure, including running a worldwide opposition procedure, and taking a decision on granting the protection to the geographical indication or not. Geographical indications should be registered only at Union level. However, with effect from the date of application with the Commission for registration at Union level, Member States should be able to grant transitional protection at national level without affecting the internal market or international trade. The protection afforded by this Regulation upon registration should be equally available to geographical indications of third countries that meet the corresponding criteria and that are protected in their country of origin. The Commission should carry out the corresponding procedures for geographical indications originating in third countries.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) International trade agreements with particular provisions on the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications are of particular importance, as they provide market access and opportunities for economic growth and jobs for both EU and third countries right-holders, while protecting against unfair practices and safeguarding consumer safety and health.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) In order to unlock the full potential of designations of origin and geographical indications in international trade, this Regulation should be complemented with further cooperation and engagement with third countries through trade policy with a view to enhancing legislative frameworks for the protection and enforcement of designation of origin and geographical indications in third country markets, taking due consideration of the level of development of third countries.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The Commission should promote the registration of small-scale geographical indications originating in the EU and in third countries, ensuring that the procedures in place do not result in disproportionate burdens nor entail excessive managing costs for those. In order to ensure fair competition and promote international trade, the rules under this Regulation should not therefore create discrimination nor constitute a barrier for potential applicants, particularly producers in the EU and third countries qualifying as micro, small or medium size enterprises.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Taking into account that a product designated by the geographical indication produced in one Member State might be sold in another Member State, administrative assistance between Member States, as well as with third-countries, should be ensured to allow effective controls and its practicalities should be laid down.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) producers acting collectively have the necessary powers and responsibilities to manage their geographical indication, including to create value and to respond to societal demands for products resulting from sustainable production in its three dimensions of economic, environmental and social value, and to operate in the marketEuropean single market and international markets;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The rules established under this Regulation shall not discriminate nor create barriers for all applicants, particularly for producers in the EU and third countries that qualify as micro, small or medium size enterprises within the meaning of the Annex to Recommendation 2003/361/EC.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. In the context of international trade agreements negotiations, the European Commission shall consult recognised producer groups with regard to the protection of their name.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 c (new)
The Commission will approve equivalences of third countries with EU Member States once the requirements of paragraph 2 have been met.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 10
Article 73 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by additional rules to provide for appropriate cvertification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect ofof compliance by competent authorities and product certification bodies referred to in paragraphs 2 and 5.